Composite gear design at igus is proving that lightweight, smart and maintenance-free solutions are the future of industrial motion. Machine Design checked in at the igus booth at Pack Expo to speak ...

KHK has been making metric gears for nearly 90 years. Gear manufacturing requires proper material selection, cutting machines, lathes, rack panels, hobbing machines, teeth shape measurement and more.

Design engineers face continuous pressure to enhance product performance while driving down costs. For many devices, converting metal components to plastic is an effective way of achieving both goals.