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Load spectra and operational stability in the FVA-Workbench

March

and 19

Onsite (German)

Load spectra and operational stability in the FVA-Workbench

Tue, March 18, 2025 13:00 Wednesday, March 19, 2025 14:00
VDMA e.V. (map)
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In-person seminar

Load spectra as a tool for transmission system analysis

Special discount for VDMA/FVA members and students

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March

Onsite (German)

OPC UA for developers

Wednesday, 19 March, 2025
10:00 18:00
VDMA e.V. (map)
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In-person seminar

Basics - migration strategy - added value - use cases

Special discount for VDMA/FVA members and students

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May

and 8

Onsite (German)

Plain bearings

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 09:45 Thursday, May 8, 2025 15:15
Best Western Premier Parkhotel Kronsberg (map)
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In-person seminar
Basics - calculation - applications

Special discount for VDMA/FVA members and students

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Strength assessments for shafts and axles: From standard procedures to expert methods (Part 2)

Sept.

and 11

Onsite (German)

Strength assessments for shafts and axles: From standard procedures to expert methods (Part 2)

Wed., Sept. 10, 2025 13:00 Thu, Sept. 11, 2025 14:00
VDMA e.V. (map)
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In-person seminar

Practice-oriented module: Putting theory into practice

Special discount for VDMA/FVA members and students

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Sept.

Onsite (German)

OPC UA for developers

Thursday, September 18, 2025
10:00 18:00
VDMA e.V. (map)
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In-person seminar

Basics - migration strategy - added value - use cases

Special discount for VDMA/FVA members and students

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Nov.

and 13

Onsite (German)

Gear damage and its influencing factors

Wed., Nov. 12, 2025 10:30 Thu, Nov. 13, 2025 16:30
TU Munich Gear Research Center (FZG) (map)
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In-person seminar
Influencing factors - test methods - calculation methods - prevention - damage patterns

Special discount for VDMA/FVA members and students

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Practical assessments for components of any shape with a focus on strength and lightweight construction (Part 2)

Nov.

until Nov. 25.

Onsite (German)

Practical assessments for components of any shape with a focus on strength and lightweight construction (Part 2)

Mon, Nov. 24, 2025 13:00 Tue, Nov. 25, 2025 18:00
VDMA e.V. (map)
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In-person seminar
Putting theory into practice

Special discount for VDMA/FVA members and students

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May

and 15

Onsite (German)

Gearbox design with the FVA-Workbench

Tue, 14 May, 2024 10:30 Wed, 15 May, 2024 16:00
VDMA (map)
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Introduction - calculations - applications

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What participants have to say

Great online seminar with a high level of technical expertise.

Martin Savchuk, REINTJES GmbH
This seminar has fundamentally changed our company's approach to low-noise construction.

David Foß, Baß Antriebstechnik GmbH
Dr. Wikidal has extensive experience, and in this seminar he imparts a great deal of knowledge on rolling bearing damage mechanisms and damage assessment procedures.

Sebastian Weber, Wittenstein
Very helpful and extremely efficient. The 90 minutes are put to good use.

Ulrich Ohnemus, BMW AG
Well-structured lecture with live explanations and lively discussion!

Jürgen Fischer, Neugart GmbH
Trainings don't always have to be a multiple day event. Very good explanations with a focus on a single topic.

Mike Wandersee, Sumitomo (SHI) Cyclo Drive Germany GmbH
Entertaining online seminar, perfect in terms of both content - thanks to the speakers - and organization - thanks to FVA.

Matthias Zech, LIEBHERR-Components Deggendorf GmbH
Clearly structured, well organized, and easily understandable seminar - the instructors are also available afterwards if you have any questions.

Sergej Smorodin, Schaeffler Automotive Buehl GmbH & Co. KG
It was great to learn about gear damage from a recognized expert with years of experience and to gain more knowledge in this field.

Wolfgang Winter, Magna PT B.V. & Co. KG
Very good seminar for experienced students or for brushing up on the topic of gear modification design.

Manuel Breyer, MAN Truck and Bus SE
The seminar explains the advantages of gear modifications and identifies the key influencing factors in just 90 minutes. "Rules of thumb" are provided for different design objectives.

Thomas Hensl, Siemens Traction Gears GmbH
Good webinar with detailed contents delivered in a pleasant and authentic manner. Thank you very much.

Christoph Ruf, Daimler Truck AG
Entertaining and compact webinar. A good overview of the Barkhausen test method with practical examples!

Felix Schneider, SKF GmbH