AGMA is the global network for technical standards, education, and business information for manufacturers, suppliers, and users of gears and mechanical power transmission components.
2026 Annual Meeting
Save the date! The 2026 MPMA Annual Meeting will be April 23-25, 2026 at the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, FL. More details to come soon!
Upcoming Courses
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Gear Failure Analysis
Sign up for the Gear Failure Analysis course on November 4-6, 2025.
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Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation
Sign up for the Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation course on November 13, 2025.
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Reverse Engineering
Sign up for the Reverse Engineering course on November 18-19, 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 โ 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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MPMA Presents Distinguished Service Award During the Annual Fall Technical Meeting
October 29, 2025 โ Alexandria, VA โ The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) held the annual Fall Technical Meeting…
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2025 Fall Technical Meeting Awards Luncheon
Awards were announced during the 2025 FTM Awards Luncheon October 22, 2025 โ The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA)…
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MPMA Hires Lance Brown as First Senior Technical Instructor
28-Year Industry Veteran Will Both Instruct and Develop Intellectual Property for MPMA October 1, 2025 โ The Motion + Power…
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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