Gear Technology has always attracted a sharp and forward-thinking audience—engineers and engineer-adjacent professionals who not only enjoy reading about new developments but are often the ones driving them. As we look ahead to 2026, we want to hear from you: Which emerging technologies should MPMA spotlight in the coming year?
In just a few weeks, our industry will gather in Detroit for the 2025 Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo). This flagship event shines a spotlight on gears and their crucial role in motion systems. The show offers unmatched opportunities for in-person networking, learning and exploration with top experts across the gear and bearing industries.
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.
In our two most recent emerging technology webinars, we examined two sectors undergoing transformative shifts—the automobile industry and robotics, specifically electric vehicles (EVs) and humanoid robots. The auto industry shifted focus to EVs a few years ago, and more recently, there has been growing momentum in humanoid robot development. These technologies have generated significant press and investment. Each presenter helped separate fact from fiction in these evolving spaces.
The AGMA 3D Printing Committee completed its fifth annual guided tour of the RAPID + TCT show floor April 8–10 in Detroit, offering members a curated look at some of the most exciting innovations in additive manufacturing. With over 400 exhibitors on display, narrowing the field to just fifteen standout companies was no small task. Nonetheless, the 2025 tour successfully highlighted a diverse mix of material suppliers, machine manufacturers, industry vendors, and breakthrough technologies shaping the future of manufacturing.
The year has started strong for AGMA’s Emerging Technology activities, with some of the highest registration numbers to date. I’d like to highlight our March webinar, where we debuted the committee white paper “The Near Future of Mechanical Drive for Humanoid Robots” alongside a panel of experts who contributed to it.
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