Course Description
Format: In-person Course
Where: Charlotte, NC
Date: August 4-6, 2025
- Tuesday, August 4 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET
- Wednesday, August 5 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET
- Thursday, August 6 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET
Fundamentals of Worm and Crossed Axial Helical Gearing
This course is intended to be both an overview of worm and wheel gearing, as well as an introduction to the application, design considerations, practical development techniques for manufacturing, and finally how best to apply worm and wheel technology. We will cover some design development, lubrication considerations, and failure modes and causes.
You will earn 24 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a basic appreciation for worm and wheel technology
- Understand the reasoning behind the application of this technology
- Be able to surmise the design requirements of worm and wheel gearing as a function of the application
- Understand lubrication requirements and articulate those to the gearbox designer
- Benefit from a review of failures and failure modes
Who Should Attend
Anyone interested in worm and wheel technology will benefit from this course. From someone with a basic understanding of parallel or bevel gearing, but with no experience with worm and wheel technology, to those who have worked with this technology but would appreciate a deeper insight into the actual practice of their development and use.
Registration Rates
Member Rates
Early Bird First Registrant – $2,150
(Deadline until 5/21/26)
Regular First Registrant – $2,250
(Deadline: 5/22/26 – 7/7/26)
Late First Registrant – $2,300
(Deadline: 7/8/26 – 7/21/26)
Additional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person
NON-MEMBER RATE
Early Bird First Registrant – $2,650
(Deadline until 5/21/26)
Regular First Registrant – $2,750
(Deadline: 5/22/26 – 7/7/26)
Late First Registrant – $2,800
(Deadline: 7/8/26 – 7/21/26)
Additional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person
Location
Hotel Information
Embassy Suites by Charlotte Uptown
401 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28202
You can book your room at the discounted rate of $179 per night. The hotel cut-off date is July 13, 2026.
Hotel Information
By booking in the MPMA room block, you receive a variety of benefits, including guaranteed accommodations, better networking opportunities with your peers, special guest status at the host hotel, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com, as there may be hidden fees, limited flexibility, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA, please contact events@motionpower.org.
Instructors
Lance Brown
Lance’s career started in 1992 as a mill and lathe machinist. His introduction to world of gearing began in 1997 with CGI, Inc in Carson City, Nevada. As the lead gear designer, he contributed many geared solutions to the medical (orthopedic and surgical robotics), defense, commercial/consumer, and robotics industries. He has collaborated with some of the world’s brightest minds and most talented engineers and designers to bring powerful solutions to life through advanced gear-train, and assembly design. Lance sat on several of AGMA’s (MPMA) technical committees and was a member of the Technical Division Executive Committee (TDEC). Lance’s role with MPMA as Senior Technical Instructor began on October 1st, 2025.
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Cancellation and Payment Policy
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