October 5-7, 2026
Hilton Rosemont – Chicago O’Hare
Rosemont, IL
Please note that the 2026 FTM will be held October 5-7, Monday through Wednesday.
CO-HOSTING WITH STLE
This year, the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) will cohost the FTM with MPMA. One session in the presentation track will be dedicated to STLE-curated content. Attendees can expect presentations in alignment with the STLE trends report, based on the following topics: AI and Digitalization; Manufacturing; Thermal Management; Decarbonization; and Megalibrary.
STLE members and those in the tribology and lubrication industry are also encouraged to submit abstracts related to gearing and bearings.
MPMA
In May of 2025, the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) merged to form the Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA). MPMA is now the organizer of the Fall Technical Meeting, and both gear and bearing submissions are encouraged at this event.
NEW FORMAT
For the first time in its history, the FTM will expand into a dual-track format. The first track will maintain the classic structure—featuring highly technical papers and presentations on new technologies, all peer-reviewed and indexed in Scopus. The second track will consist of presentation-only sessions focused on cutting-edge developments, innovative company solutions to market challenges, and emerging technologies poised to influence the future of the bearing and gear industries.
Submission Instructions:
Please review the entire Call for Papers document (link below) before starting your submission to understand all the details and requirements to present at the 2026 FTM.
We are using a new submission site this year, so all users will need to create a new account.
Click here to start a new abstract submission.
If you’re having trouble submitting, need clarification on something, or have any other questions, please email ftm@motionpower.org for assistance.
Abstract Dates:
- Submissions for full technical papers are due January 16, 2026. While the deadline has passed, we will be accepting these until January 30.
- Submissions for the presentation-only option must be made by March 27, 2026.
Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.