Gears make the industrial world go ’round. And RIT engineering faculty and doctoral students are working to keep them moving efficiently. Gears transmit the motion necessary to operate the equipment ...

Durability, NVH with load variation Microgeometry optimization Manufacturing variability simulation Case study of a speed gear pair No two gears are manufactured the same, but addressing manufacturing ...

Two new courses in March 2010 aim to teach gear designers, noise specialists, and others interested in gear issues the fundamentals of working with gear noise. Both courses will be held at The Ohio ...

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.

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The introduction of toothed gears in antiquity unlocked a whole world of technology, but a new study suggests that there’s room for improvement on ...