AGMA is the global network for technical standards, education, and business information for manufacturers, suppliers, and users of gears and mechanical power transmission components.
2025 Strategic Networking & Leadership Forum
Leaders in Motion
The SNL Forum offers robust, peer-focused networking opportunities to mid-level managers and next-generation executives in the gear industry, giving attendees new tools to utilize in a rapidly changing industry and economy.
The event features educational opportunities in business training, thorough exposure to both leadership and emerging technology resources, and hands-on learning with a tour of a future-focused industry facility.
Upcoming Courses
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Gear Manufacturing and Inspection
Sign up for the Gear Manufacturing and Inspection course on May 6-8, 2025.
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Fundamentals of Parallel Axis Gearing
Sign up for the Fundamentals of Parallel Axis Gearing, May 13-15, 2025.
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Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation
Sign up for the Analytical Gear Inspection Chart course on May 20, 2025.
What is AGMA?
Established in 1916, AGMA is a voluntary association of companies, consultants, and academicians with a direct interest in the design, manufacture, and application of gears, couplings, and related power transmission components and equipment. It offers technical standards, education, and business information for manufacturers, suppliers, and users of gears and mechanical power transmission components.
Emerging Technology
AGMA has four Emerging Technology focus areas:
- 3D Printing
- Electric Drive Technology
- Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
- Robotics and Automation
These areas of focus have been determined by the AGMA Emerging Technologies Committee (ETC).
Standards
Access up-to-date AGMA standards and publications applicable to gear manufacturing. AGMA Members get a discount on all AGMA standards, documents, and other products.
AGMA has set national gearing standards since 1916. The association also serves as the focal point within the United States for the development of ISO gearing standards, as the Secretariat of ISO TC 60 – Gears. AGMA standards address critical gearing topics, from design and analysis; manufacturing and quality; materials, metallurgy, and heat treatment; operation, maintenance, lubrication, and efficiency; and gear failure.
Latest News
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AGMA Announces Award Winners at 2025 Annual Meeting
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) honored seven members at the 2025 AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas last week.…
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Sara Zimmerman Announced as the Inaugural Chair of the MPMA
At the recently held AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting, Sara Zimmerman, Vice President of Customer Experience and Product, Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of…
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AGMA And ABMA Merge to Form Motion and Power Manufacturers Alliance
On April 24, at the AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting in Austin, TX, the membership of the two associations voted to approve…
Gear Technology
Tips for Optimizing Your Cylindrical Grinding Processes
Unlocking next-level precision and efficiency on the shop floor
Cylindrical grinding is an essential machining process in precision manufacturing, ensuring that components meet stringent tolerances with superior surface finishes. Optimizing this process involves a strategic approach to wheel selection, process automation, in-process measurement and machine maintenance. This article explores key technical factors that influence the efficiency and accuracy of cylindrical grinding operations.
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