Our partners

AVL List GmbH (“AVL”) is the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors. Drawing on its pioneering spirit, the company provides concepts, solutions and methodologies to shape future mobility trends. As a major contributor to e-mobility, AVL drives innovative and affordable systems to effectively reduce CO2 by applying a multi-energy carrier strategy for all applications – from hybrid to battery electric and fuel cell technologies.

avl.com

The Mechanical Engineering Institute (MBI) has been a partner for the professional development of specialists and managers in mechanical and plant engineering since 1972 and has over 50 years of experience in personnel development. With around 3,000 participants a year, the Mechanical Engineering Institute offers a wide range of topics to VDMA members and other interested companies. As a subsidiary of the Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association e.V., they are part of one of the largest association networks in Europe.

maschinenbau-institut.de

Connectivity is key for all machines in the 21st century. This includes the transmission of data in and out of devices and software systems. However, creating a standard with global acceptance is a challenge. umati relies on OPC UA as a global interoperability standard to enable simple, secure and seamless connection of machines and software and to enable customers to exploit added value from data.

umati.org

Elgeti Engineering GmbH is an independent engineering firm based in Aachen, Germany with a branch in Valparaiso, IN (USA). Their core business is composed of four parts: failure analysis of gearboxes, development of bearing suppliers based on worldwide audits and testing, design and construction of test rigs for bearings and gearboxes, and seminars covering these topics.

elgeti-engineering.com

Hahn GearTec is an independent engineering service provider in the field of mechanical engineering with a focus on gear drive technology. Engineering services cover layout design and calculation of new gear drive concepts, improvements to existing drive systems, analysis of gear failures as well as consulting and training in general gear drive technology and highly specialized gears.

karl@hahn-geartec.at