Productivity of a system is characterized by uptime, output, and efficiency. Designers, component makers, and end users all contribute to (or hinder) Productivity of a system is characterized by ...

Advanced polymers let designers replace metals in large, complex gear sets that can carry heavy loads and survive harsh environments. Plastic gears have had a successful run in automobiles, appliances ...

Gleason Corp.’s Genesis 400H can be configured individually to address different shops’ requirements for automatic loading, and has process options for form milling/gashing, cutting of ...

Researchers have built microscopic machines—complete with working gears, racks, and pinions—that run entirely on light. The study, published recently in Nature, marks the first time engineers have ...

PZ Cussons has filed a patent for a railroad freight car draft gear that includes a friction clutch assembly with friction members and an actuator. The gear also has a spring assembly for absorbing ...

(Editor's note: Author Michael Czap submitted this story to MM&F, in the hope that his insights on the popular T-5 transmission would be of some benefit our readers. We also consulted with Tremec to ...