AGMA provides emerging technology webinars the first Wednesday of each month. Topics are chosen from the Emerging Technology Committees on 3D Printing, Electric Vehicle Technology, IIoT/AI, and Robotics and Automation.
All AGMA Emerging Tech webinars are available for FREE. Past webinars are available to view on-demand because of generous donations from Gleason, Reishauer, WD Bearings, and the AGMA Foundation.
Upcoming Webinars
Making Sense of the Current Automotive Landscape
We are bringing back Joe McCabe, our favorite auto market forecaster, for his insights on all things automobile.
The Near Future of Mechanical Drive for Humanoid Robots
The AGMA Robotics Committee is releasing a new white paper, The Near Future of Mechanical Drive for Humanoid Robots. In conjunction with the release of the paper, we have invited the author and two contributors for a robust conversation.
On-Demand Webinars
Ring Gear Repaired with Dievar Material by Laser-Powder Direct Energy Deposition (LP-DED)
Laser-powder directed energy deposition (LP-DED) reduces lead times and offers potential benefits for the gear industry, but more research is needed on the performance of DED-manufactured and repaired gears for widespread adoption.
A Discussion with LIFT’s CTO on Aligning with DoD Priorities
The AGMA Emerging Technology webinar series will begin in 2025 with Noel Mack, Chief Technology Officer at LIFT. LIFT, one of the U.S. Manufacturing Institutes, is an accelerator connecting advanced materials, manufacturing processes, systems engineering, and talent development, enhancing America’s manufacturing competitiveness, national economy, and security.
2024 Webinars
Backlash and the Future of Robotic Applications
Over the past few months, we conducted research and interviews with leaders in the robotics and gear drive industry to understand the challenges and opportunities with robotics applications.
CMMC 2.0 Proposed Rule: Implications for Defense Contractors
The CMMC program validates that defense contractors are in compliance with DFARS 252.2-4-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements. We’ll guide you through what this means for your DoD contracts.
Convoloid Gearing: Case Studies with a New Type of Gear Technology
Although new developments in gear technology such as surface finishing, new materials, new coatings, and others have meaningfully contributed to increases in gear drive system power density improvements, these increases have been relatively small, that is, approximately 1% to 3% annually at best.
Eliminate Distortion by Engineering your Heat Treatment Quench with 4DQ
It is well known that distortion has and continues to present a challenge to the heat treater when hardening/carburizing gears. However, recent advances in quenching technology are improving the opportunity for improved distortion control.
5 Ways to Reduce Risk of an Organization Being Hacked
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the threat of cyber-attacks looms larger than ever before. As malicious actors continuously refine their strategies, businesses of all sizes find themselves at an increased risk of being compromised.
How Clean Steels Support Emerging Automotive Gear & Bearing Technologies
Understand what clean steels are and how emerging technologies within the automotive industry are calling for the support of clean steels in bearing and gear applications.
Laser Powder DED – Technical Overview
By using inert argon gas to continuously spray metal powder from a nozzle, the laser melts and solidifies the powder with base materials to manufacture an intended shape.
Practical Challenges in Predicting Gear Reliability Utilizing Big Data and Digital Twins
Gear rating methods such as ISO 6336 output calculations for gear life, implying that it can predict gear reliability, or how many gears will fail in any set of loading conditions. The real situation is not so simple. This webinar investigates the reasons why, and makes recommendations on what can be done, both now and in the future.