These links have been compiled by the BGA for the benefit of Members and others interested in the UK Mechanical Power Transmission Industry. If you would like to propose an additional link, please e-mail the BGA with the URL and a brief description.

British Standards Institution (BSI)

The BSI is now the world's leading standards and quality services organisation. Formed in 1901, it is the oldest national standards-making body in the world, is independent of government, industry and trade associations and operates in over 90 counties including the US, Pacific Rim and China.

International Standards Organisation Technical Committee 60 (ISO TC 60)

This ISO technical committee is concerned with standardisation in the field of gears, including terminology, nominal dimensions, tolerances, and tools for manufacturing and control.

American National Standards Institution (ANSI)

Founded by five engineering societies and three government agencies, ANSI has served in its capacity as administrator and co-ordinator of the United States private sector voluntary standardisation system for 80 years and continues to be supported by a diverse constituency of private and public sector organisations.

Professional Institutions

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Home of Mechanical Engineers for 150 years, the IMechE now has 82,000 world-wide engineer members and is the United Kingdom's qualifying body for mechanical engineers.

Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE)

The IEE represents the interests of over 140,000 electrical, electronic and manufacturing engineers world-wide. Key activities include publishing, conferences, maintenance of technical standards, liaison with government and the provision of scientific and technical information services.

Institute of Marine Engineers (IMarE)

Founded in 1889, the IMarE is a professional institution and learned society and is the largest in its field in the world. It is a respected authority throughout every maritime country with in excess of 16,000 members.

The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME)

Founded in 1897 to "advance science and technology, and thereby contribute to the development of industries" the JSME is Japan's leading engineering society with a membership of over 47,000.

Centre Technique des Industries Méchaniques (CETIM)

Founded in 1965, CETIM aims to develop research, improve productivity and guarantee quality in the mechanical engineering sector. It provides information on technological developments, R&D and standardisation work and seeks to broaden and defend the interests of the French mechanical engineering industry.

The Institution of Engineering Designers

The Institution of Engineering Designers, established in 1945, is a professional body for designers who operate in widely diverse fields of design practice. In addition, there are members who operate in fields such as consultative practice, management and education.

The Forum for Applied Mechanics

The Forum for Applied Mechanics exists to promote interactions between all organisations in the UK with an interest in applied mechanics both experimental and theoretical. 

Journals, Publishers

Drives and Controls

Drives and Controls is the UK's leading journal covering all aspects of Mechanical Power Transmission and Motion Control.

Gear Technology Magazine

'Gear Technology' provides information on gears and gear manufacturing - including hobbing, shaping, shaving, broaching and gear design, gear engineering and related topics.

RAPIDOC

RAPIDOC is the document supply division of Technical Indexes, offering AGMA, ANSI, BSI and other Standards in the UK concerned with standardisation in the field of gears - including terminology, nominal dimensions, tolerances, and tools for manufacturing and control.

American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA)

AGMA is a trade association representing about 400 manufacturers and users of gears and gearing products, suppliers of equipment and services to the industry, individual consultants and academicians. AGMA has members in 30 countries.

British Fluid Power Association (BFPA)

The BFPA was formed in 1986 to promote the technical, trade and commercial interests of British manufacturers and suppliers of hydraulic and pneumatic components. The Association is an active member of CETOP - the European Oil-Hydraulic and Pneumatic Committee.

European Committee of Associations of Manufacturers of Gears and Transmission Parts (EUROTRANS)

EUROTRANS represents the technical and commercial interests of nine national Mechanical Power Transmission Association members from Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom at European and international levels. Through its Members, it represents the interests of more than 600 enterprises with a collective annual production of more than 5 billion ECUs.

AGORIA (Previously Fabrimetal)

At European, Belgian, regional and sector levels AGORIA represents the interests of 1130 companies manufacturing electrical engineering, electronics, mechanical engineering, metal, plastics conversion, transport equipment and non-ferrous metals products.

Union Nationale des Industries de Transmission Mécaniques (UNITRAM)

UNITRAM represents French manufacturers of Mechanical Power Transmission products: gears, speed reducers, speed increasers, variable speed drives, gearboxes, bearings, pulleys, clutches and brakes couplings and universal joints mechanical chains, roller chains, lifting chains and conveyor chains.

Verband Deutscher Maschinen und Anlagenbau e.V (VDMA)

Founded over 100 years ago, the VDMA speaks with one voice for the German machinery and plant manufacturing and information technology industries and provides comprehensive information and services.

Government

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

The DTI aims to increase competitiveness and scientific excellence in order to generate higher levels of sustainable growth and productivity in a modern economy by:

• promoting enterprise and innovation and encouraging business growth and investment
• making the most of the UK's science, engineering and technology
• creating strong and competitive markets
• developing a fair and effective legal and regulatory framework for commercial activity.

The UK MOD Defence Standards Website

Electronic versions of Defence Standards in PDF format.

Com-met 2005 (sponsored by the DTI)

Com-met 2005 is a new initiative to increase the competitiveness of UK industry and support it towards greater success in global markets.

Government Offices for the Region

The Government Offices for the Regions (GOs) were established in April 1994, bringing together the former regional offices of the Departments of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (previously Departments of Environment and Transport). Trade and Industry, Education and Employment (previously the Employment Department. There are 9 Government Offices and a Regional Co-ordination Unit (RCU).

Regional Development Agencies General Information

RDA Websites

This website is provided by the Small Business Service - an agency of the UK Government.

Training

Science, Engineering and Marine Training Authority (SEMTA)

EMTA is the UK's National Training Organisation (NTO) for engineering. It set occupational standards and represent the skill and training interests of employers in the aerospace, electrical engineering, electronics, mechanical engineering, motor vehicles, ship building sectors. EMTA's awarding body is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) for the award of National Vocational Qualifications and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (NVQs and SVQs).

Research

Information and guidance regarding Framework Five funding for research and technology development.

Beta Technology

For information on European Funding including CRAFT for SME's.

CORDIS Databases and Web Services

CORDIS (Community Research & Development Information Service) Databases and Web Services for European Research.

Small Business Research Initiative

The Small Business Research Initiative is designed to increase the success of smaller firms in obtaining contracts from Government bodies to conduct research and development.