The goal of the AGMA Emerging Technology committees is to identify, investigate and inform AGMA members of emerging technologies that may disrupt or significantly impact the power transmission industry. AGMA's Emerging Technology Efforts – What's Next? takes place Wednesday September 1, 2021 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST. The webinar is free for AGMA members and $29 for non-members.

Take a deep dive into the gear industry at AGMA’s Fall Technical Meeting. This meeting brings together top researchers from across the globe who will provide the latest information on their peer-reviewed gear industry research. Network with the industry experts, academics, and engineers; ask your burning questions; and see what is in the future of this industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGMA provides the highest quality education for the gear industry. They will bring this training to the MPT Expo. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned engineer, you will find the right course for you at MPT.

Learn and understand fundamentals of gear manufacturing. Acquire knowledge and understanding of gear nomenclature, hobbing and shaping of spur and helical gears, and splines. Learn and understand hobber and shaper machine set-up, as well as gear tooth element inspection. Understand the manufacturing process before gear tooth cutting, as well as post cutting processes. Apply concepts to further finishing processes, I.e. heat treat, gear tooth shaving and grinding and/or skiving. Gain knowledge to establish a solid foundation for all basic gear manufacturing.

CISA.gov
This is a good resource made available by CISA that provides cost justifications of cybersecurity for small and medium-size businesses. 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing Global
The past year's events have devastated global supply networks and raised questions about how to make the 'just-in-time' supply model viable for the 'new normal.' A combination of problems related to both COVID and Brexit have instigated this widespread disruption and delays to supply networks. From the retrieval of raw materials to the shipment of goods, everything from sourcing and productivity to manufacturing and logistics has taken a significant hit.

Engine Technology International
StoreDot, a producer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology for EVs, has announced a system that it claims will significantly reduce EV charging times. The company says the technology will be made available to the entire market, to help expand existing charging infrastructures and speed up the world’s adoption of EVs.

Manufacturing Business Technology
AGMA Member, Gear Motions, is highlighted in this week’s Manufacturing Minute.

Modern Machine Shop
Digitalizing and systemizing the clerical work of quoting and quality control is more achievable and more urgent than ever.

 

 

 

 

Forbes
For centuries, progress has been driven by innovation and the reworking of old processes to meet changing demands and circumstances. Despite technological advancements in the speed and reliability of mass production, manufacturing has largely depended on the same fundamental processes as it did 100 years ago. But it’s time to enter a new era of production that completely reimagines how — and what — can be created for public consumption.

Manufacturing Business Technology
A pair of companies in Biddeford and Wiscasset have each received $250,000 grants through the Maine Clean Energy Innovation Challenge. Farmhand Automation is developing battery-powered farming robots to help farmers transition away from gas- and diesel-powered equipment. Peregrine Turbine Technologies is developing turbine engine technology to store renewable power from solar and wind making it available 24-7.

The Manufacturer
Planning and scheduling has always been at the core of manufacturers’ production processes. By arranging, optimizing and controlling manufacturing workloads, firms can directly impact their ability to hit delivery deadlines, optimize inventory levels and meet customer service commitments. But for many manufacturers, their planning and scheduling activities and processes haven’t really changed all that much over the years. 

Assembly Magazine
In August, Roll-Royce completed a six-year, $600 million modernization of its manufacturing campus in Indianapolis. The revitalized campus is now highly efficient and will improve competitiveness in an increasingly contested marketplace for aircraft propulsion and power equipment. The energy efficiency of the buildings has also been improved significantly and will help Rolls-Royce achieve its goal of net-zero carbon emissions in operations by 2030.

Today’s Motor Vehicles
In collaboration with The Ohio State University, Schaeffler recently launched its first Schaeffler Hub for Advanced Research (SHARE) Program in North America. Located on the Ohio State campus in Columbus, the collaborative program will focus on all solid-state electrolyte battery development with future plans for fuel cell research and development.

Manufacturing.net
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $328.8 million, five-year contract from the Indian Air Force (IAF), to provide dedicated and comprehensive support for the IAF’s fleet of 12 C-130 J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft. Lockheed Martin is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the C-130Js, which is the tactical airlifter of choice for 26 operators in 22 nations.

New Atlas
Done delivery technology is ready to rock, says Alphabet’s Wing spinoff, ushering in a wild new era in which small deliveries can touch down within minutes of being ordered, traveling across town at highway speeds. The only holdup at this stage is red tape, and in the few places where that’s been cleared away — like the Australian city of Logan, Queensland — drone deliveries are already proving very popular.

 

The Verge
Nuro, the autonomous delivery startup founded by two ex-Google engineers, announced a dramatic expansion of its physical footprint. The company said it will spend $40 million on the construction of a manufacturing facility and test track for its fleet of self-driving robot vehicles. Both facilities will be located in Southern Nevada, which in recent years has become a hotbed for manufacturing and testing for the future of transportation.

TCT Magazine
Desktop Metal has qualified the use of 316L stainless steel on its Shop metal binder jet 3D printing system. The Shop System was launched at Formnext 2019 and has been designed for application in machine and metal job shops. It already supports 17-4PH stainless steel and cobalt chrome, but by adding 316L stainless steel to its shop offering, Desktop Metal believes it will enable the 3D printing of end-use parts with a print quality and productivity ‘unattained via legacy additive manufacturing processes.

Manufacturing.net
Small to mid-sized manufacturers typically lack engineering resources to take innovative new ideas to the next level. But an exciting new program looks to solve the problem, and also provide an exciting new way for manufacturers to recruit young engineering talent. The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center and Northern Illinois University are joining forces on a new program called “Partnerships to Fuel U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness.”

The Manufacturing Outlook
Manufacturers must sometimes cut operations and maintenance budgets in order to remain competitive and profitable. Manufacturers can decrease unnecessary and unexpected maintenance, downtime and part replacement with advanced sensors.