I drive a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, which my wife and I bought two years ago. At the time, we weren’t quite ready to go full electric. We definitely wanted the smooth, quiet ride that an electric vehicle can provide. We wanted the convenience and ease of being able to “fill up” by simply plugging in at home. But like many American consumers, we also had range anxiety and doubts about the infrastructure’s ability to provide charging on a road trip, for example.
This paper examines the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), highlighting the distinct gear design requirements for each and presenting a comparative case study of gearbox configurations in a 14-ton commercial vehicle.
This study examines the implementation and experimental validation of state-of-the-art plastic worm gear design methods, focusing on the VDI 2736 guideline as the most comprehensive reference for load-carrying capacity calculations.
It has been known that plastic gears have seen a rise in demand due to their inherent quietness, ability to run without lubricants, and low cost in high volume production. Due to the injection molding process, complex shapes and geometries can also be integrated into a single part, and the tooth form can be optimized free of traditional metal gear manufacturing process limitations.
E-mobility is taking hold around the world, and the automotive industry is changing. Many manufacturers are shifting from internal combustion engines to electric powertrains. The Ford Motor Company—a long-term partner of Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH—will be making most of the electric drive units for its European production at its UK transmission plant at Halewood near Liverpool. As before, Ford will be using Liebherr gantry technology, but for electric drive units rather than transmissions for internal combustion engines.
The demand for lower emissions and greater electrification is intensifying in the realm of transmission applications, especially within the automotive industry. At the same time, there is a push to enhance performance and quality. This evolving landscape necessitates sophisticated structural design strategies,
Hybrids, range extenders, electric vehicles, ICE vehicles and autonomous driving: There’s a little bit of everything in the automotive market today. Electrification and e-Mobility remain the end game, but politics, global policies, tariffs, and infrastructure challenges have put the “all-in on BEVs” on hold for the moment here in North America. The biggest question is how long will the electrification and e-Mobility markets fluctuate?
Publishing technical standards is a lengthy process that takes place over several years. After the process of the working group writing the document, AGMA staff making changes from the General Ballot, and completing all associated ANSI documents, it is finally time for the working group to turn the document over to AGMA staff for publication. These final publication tasks are to:
In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, keeping up with emerging technologies isn’t optional; it’s essential. That’s why AGMA launched its Emerging Technology Committees eight years ago: to help member companies stay informed and future-ready.
<p>At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kawasaki unveiled Corleo, a rideable four-legged robot designed for off-road terrain. It’s not a motorcycle, ATV, or mule—but a hydrogen-powered quadruped that blends advanced robotics with a distinctly mechanical engineering mindset. And it’s designed to go where wheels can’t.</p>
With the third generation of its successful U line, Kadia introduces a state-of-the-art honing machine that redefines standards in precision, productivity and serviceability–while maintaining full versatility.
Inspection using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) in a production environment brings enormous advantages compared with transporting components, sometimes considerable distances to a separate quality control (QC) room. Benefits include faster inspection, quicker reporting, reduced lead times, rapid feedback on part conformity for prompt adjustment of manufacturing processes, increased output, reduced scrap and raised efficiency. Eliminating the need to transfer parts to another location saves labor costs and time, reducing the risk of damaging the parts being handled. It also allows the QC function to be closely integrated with production and automated if desired.
Seco has launched an innovative web-based tool that provides customers with product-specific, instant, high-quality cutting data recommendations based on their machine information. The Seco Machine Library simplifies the process of identifying, purchasing and optimizing tools that are appropriate for specific machines.
SMW Autoblok now also enables automatic quick jaw change for power chucks. The KNCS-matic chuck can be converted quickly and precisely by a loading robot using a release pin. The automated power chuck ensures that SMW Autoblok meets the current clamping technology requirements, ensuring readiness for the digital factory.
Jergens Custom Design and Build workholding solutions are engineered around part configurations using standard products and a six-step process to reduce cost and lead time for customers. The advancements in the program are proven to guide customer decisions regarding the use of a dedicated solution versus standard off-the-shelf products, pinpointing Return on Investment (ROI) and productivity calculations.
Precision regrinding leaves no room for error. At Fraisa, direct data transfer between Zoller measurement systems and ANCA’s WheelServer ensures every grinding wheel pack is ready to perform—no guesswork, no rework. The result: 20 percent less downtime, 10 percent less rework, and consistently perfect tools on the first try.
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