Amidst the energy industry's uncertain future, gearbox manufacturers are focusing on supplying the aftermarket.

The complete Industry News section from the January/February 2014 issue of Gear Technology.

It's not easy being big. Maybe that's not exactly how the phrase goes, but it's applicable, particularly when discussing the quality requirements of large gears. The size alone promises unique engineering challenges. BONUS Online Exclusive: Big or Small - Inspection is Key to Success.

The complete Product News section from the November/December 2013 issue of Gear Technology.

Industry battles it out for World's Largest Gear title.

A road map is presented listing critical considerations and optimal use of materials and methods in the construction of large gears.

AGMA Flexible Couplings committee chairman Glenn C. Pokrandt gives an update about standards and other documents under development.

Natural resources—minerals, coal, oil, agricultural products, etc.—are the blessings that Mother Earth confers upon the nations of the world. But it takes unnaturally large gears to extract them.

Welcome to Revolutions, the column that brings you the latest, most up-to-date and easy-to-read information about the people and technology of the gear industry.