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Profile: Continuing Education and Training with the AGMA

Programs for professional development of the gear-manufacturing workforce

December 5, 2022

The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) recently applied for and received reaccreditation from the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) organization for its educational courses. An IACET accreditation allows gear industry professionals to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending AGMA courses. To celebrate, Gear Technology caught up with Stephanie Smialek, Education Manager, AGMA, to discuss the full breadth of AGMA’s professional development programs.

Klingenberg Offers New Dates for WebSeminar Series

March 23, 2022

From April to June 2022, prospective attendees will again have the opportunity to learn about current trends and the latest happenings at Klingelnberg. After so many exhibitions were canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, Klingelnberg took the initiative of launching its own WebSeminar series.

Gearing for the Future

November 1, 2020

In 2021, the AGMA Foundation begins its 27th year. It is a critical year for the AGMA Foundation as our industry is facing incredible challenges and opportunities, and AGMA members are asking a great deal from our industry Foundation.

Training - A Top Priority for Investment

January 1, 2020

Joe Arvin

In this edition of Arvin's Angle, Joe explains why training isn't an expense. It's an investment.

Heat-Treat Trends

July 1, 2019

The U.S. heat treat industry is in the middle of a labor shortage. Here's a look at what companies in the industry are doing about it.

The Do-It-Yourself Mentality

June 1, 2019

Michael Goldstein

Finding capable, dependable machinists is one of the great challenges of modern manufacturing. Most gear manufacturers we talk to would hire more machine operators - if only they could find them. They lament the fact that their workforce is getting older and grayer, and they don't know what to do.

State of the Gear Industry Special Edition

January 1, 2019

Gear industry experts give their opinions about the most important trends facing gear manufacturers today.

Gravy Training

January 1, 2019

Michael Goldstein

We’ve just come off a very strong year for gear manufacturing, and most of you are looking forward to another good year in 2019. At least, that’s what the results of our annual State-of-the-Gear-Industry survey tell us.

Annual Report

May 1, 2018

Michael Goldstein

At most family reunions, everyone gets along, everyone puts on a good face, and everyone celebrates their togetherness. The AGMA annual convention held at the end of April was a lot like that.

Training the Next Generation

March 1, 2018

Michael Goldstein

Last issue, when I went over the results from our annual State of the Gear Industry survey, I was being too nice. Sure, there's still a lot of optimism about the business climate. Gear manufacturers are mostly busy. For most, 2018 looks like it will be at least a little better than 2017. But there are dark clouds ahead, and they've been building for some time.