Date: 28th April 2026 - 10am - 3pm Location: ZF Services . Central Blvd, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull B90 8BG Fee: Free to all Register: https://the-british-gear-association-bga.cademy.io/networking-technical-awareness-day-with-zf The British Gear Association (BGA) and BGA Member ZF Services , are excited to invite you to a Technical Awareness Day (TAD) on 28th April 2026. This event will take place at the state-of-the-art ZF facility, offering a unique opportunity t

Date : 1st April 2026 Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm Location : Design Unit - Newcastle upon Tyne Tutor : Christopher Aylott and Brian Shaw Fee : Non Member £450*/ BGA Member £250* Register: https://the-british-gear-association-bga.cademy.io/gear-wear-and-failure-recognition PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN IN PERSON COURSE. REGISTRATION CLOSES 25TH MARCH 2026. The seminar gives delegates an insight into the appearance and underlying causes of gear failure modes. No prior gear knowledge is re

Our Technical Research Management Committee have prepared a Standards Update Report for Members. We would specifically like to draw your attention to changes to ISO 4156-1 & 3. To access this standards update, please click here (you will need to be logged into your BGA website account).

Here at The British Gear Association (BGA) we are very excited to introduced a fresh way to learn with our new On Demand Gear Geometry course . This course is available now on our Cademy Training Platform launched at the start of 2026. The course offers a flexible, self-paced learning experience designed to fit the busy schedules of professionals in the Gear Industry. If you want to improve your understanding of gear geometry without the constraints of fixed class times, this

The British Gear Association are delighted to partner with BGA Member ZF Services to host a joint Technical Awareness Day (TAD) at their state of the art facility in Shirley on 28th April 2026 . In addition to the great schedule that ZF Services are putting together, there will be opportunity to network with other BGA members and representatives from the Power Transmission industry. This event is free to attend. Full agenda and registration details will be posted soon. In th

We spotted this event that may be of interest to BGA Members. Let us know if you attend. GEARS WORKSHOP 25th -27th March 2026 - Netherlands This ESA-led technical workshop brings together gear manufacturers, space mechanisms suppliers, and ESA experts to exchange experience on gear technologies used in space mechanisms. The focus is on design, materials, manufacturing, qualification, reliability, current challenges and future technology needs. The workshop will be structured

We are delighted to welcome TAFE Advanced Ag Solutions to the BGA Membership. We are certain that they will make a great contribution to the Association. TAFE ADVANCED AG SOLUTIONS A UK subsidiary of TAFE (Tractors & Farm Equipment), one of the highest volume tractor manufacturers in the world with approximately 200,000 tractors produced annually.  The TAFE UK Advanced Engineering centre was established in 2022, and is devoted to advanced engineering including advanced power

The British Gear Association (BGA) is the UK Centre of Technical Excellence for gear design, manufacture & application technologies. Our Annual Technical Awareness Event ( GEARS ) is the leading conference for the Gear Industry in the UK and this long running seminar is considered an essential event  for manufacturers, distributors and academics involved in the UK Gears Industry. The online GEARS conference features cutting edge interactive lectures and presentations from pre

Date : 12th March 2026 Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm Location : Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Tutor : Dr Michael Platten Fee : Non Member £450/ BGA Member £250 Register: https://the-british-gear-association-bga.cademy.io/gear-noise-and-transmission-error PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN IN PERSON COURSE. REGISTRATION CLOSES 4TH MARCH 2026. This seminar is aimed at both gear users and gear manufacturers. Dr Michael Platten will examine the basic causes of gear noise and the path from initi

We are delighted to welcome HepcoMotion to the BGA Membership. We are certain that they will make a great contribution to the association. HEPCOMOTION At HepcoMotion , our success is born from our core values that underpin everything we do. When you choose HepcoMotion, not only are you getting an industry-leading portfolio of products, you’re also getting unparalleled peace of mind. Having worked for over 50 years , with more than 200,000 customers around the world, we are

We have a bumper packed month of essential Gear Training Courses in March at the British Gear Association. You can register via our brand new Cademy training portal here: https://www.bga.org.uk/training . If you have not logged into the portal or are unsure how to use it please click here for instructions: https://www.bga.org.uk/_files/ugd/9bffba_389cf763dd1143f1a3fb5e56759f9002.pdf Online Training is completely free of charge to BGA Members and In Person Training is listed

In-person training provides a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and active discussions, which deepen understanding of complex topics. Engaging with instructors and fellow participants creates a vibrant learning environment where questions can be addressed immediately, boosting the overall educational experience. Furthermore, in-person sessions enable participants to build valuable networks with other industry professionals, encouraging collaboration and knowledge shari

The British Gear Association (BGA) Virtual Member Focus Sessions continue to offer a great platform for Members to share their latest news and developments. In 2025, the sessions welcomed over 150 delegates, sparking innovative discussions and shared learning experiences. 2025 participation included presentations from prominent BGA Members Dontyne Gears , Hewland Engineering , and Engrena ITA . The recorded sessions serve as a beneficial resource that members can revisit for

Date : 3rd, 4th & 5th March 2026 Time: 10:00 - 12:30 Platform : TEAMS Tutor : Graham Penning Fee : Non Member £350 / BGA Member Free Register: https://www.bga.org.uk/training Please note this course is over 3 sessions. You will need to attend all sessions to complete the training. This introductory course is suitable and appropriate for anyone who has completed Gear Foundation Part 1 .  We have found this introduction to Gears to be beneficial not just to staff directly worki

The British Gear Association (BGA) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers  (IMechE) student prize has been established since 2000 and is considered one of the most prestigious Student prizes in the field of Mechanical Engineering. This prestigious prize acknowledges outstanding academic performance and innovative projects that push the boundaries of gear technology, manufacturing, and design. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your talent, connect with industry

The BGA IMechE joint Student Prize 2025 winner is Daniel Hall from Newcastle University for his MEC8095 Final Project: “A feasibility study into the modification of a power recirculating gear test rig, to allow investigation into the influence of reverse bending in gears." The judging panel commented: 'The project proposes design changes to a power recirculating test rig to test the effect that reverse torque loads on gear bending fatigue strength. This is particular importan

Date : 3rd, 4th & 5th March 2026 Time: 10:00 - 12:30 Platform : TEAMS Tutor : Graham Penning Fee : Non Member £350 / BGA Member Free Register: https://www.bga.org.uk/training Please note this course is over 3 sessions. You will need to attend all sessions to complete the training. This introductory course is suitable and appropriate for anyone who has completed Gear Foundation Part 1 .  We have found this introduction to Gears to be beneficial not just to staff directly worki

Our friends at STRIDE are hosting a master class with BGA Member Romax on 25th March 2026 that may be of interest to British Gear Association (BGA) Members. Please see details below and click here for registration: https://go.de.mi.hexagon.com/gearbox-oil-flow-simulation-masterclass Exclusive Training Event: Romax & Particleworks Software Join us for a unique opportunity to learn from two global leaders in simulation technology. This event brings together Hexagon’s Romax spec

The BSI Standards Committee MCE/7 – Rolling Bearings  is seeking new experts to join its membership and help shape the UK’s contributions to ISO/TC 4 Rolling Bearings  and its subcommittees. These groups develop international standards across areas including: Tolerances Needle roller bearings Insert bearings and accessories Spherical plain bearings Load ratings and bearing life Linear motion rolling bearings Ball bearings Testing, measuring and evaluation   Current Priority P

In-person training provides a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and active discussions, which deepen understanding of complex topics. Engaging with instructors and fellow participants creates a vibrant learning environment where questions can be addressed immediately, boosting the overall educational experience. Furthermore, in-person sessions enable participants to build valuable networks with other industry professionals, encouraging collaboration and knowledge shari

We are delighted to welcome Zeiss to the BGA Membership. We are certain that they will make a great contribution to the association. Check out their website to find our more about them: https://www.zeiss.co.uk/corporate/home.html ZEISS ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries.  As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is rooted in and committed to responsibility in all its activities. As the pione

We are always keen to support our members share their messages on social media. Our spotlight continues with exhibitions and Newmont Engineering .   Where will we see you this year? Will you be there too? Get in touch with the BGA to share your event schedule and or let us know if you'll be at the same events. Let's network together and support each other. E-mail admin@bga.org.uk   Newmont Engineering are exhibiting at the following:   Southern Manufacturing   3-5 February 26

We are delighted to let you know that our new BGA Training Platform is live! To see more about why we have made this change please click here: New BGA Training Platform   We know this is a big change, and whilst the platform is very intuitive and easy to use, we have put together a fool proof guide and recommend you read it  to get you started: BGA Training Portal User Instructions   BGA Members will continue to enjoy free access to Online Training courses. In-person courses

We are always keen to support our members share their messages on social media. Today's spotlight is on exhibitions. We kick off with The Sempre Group 's Event Schedule. Where will we see you this year? Will you be there too? Get in touch with the BGA to share your event schedule and or let us know if you'll be at the same events. Let's network together and support each other. E-mail admin@bga.org.uk WHAT'S COMING UP THIS YEAR We’re excited to share what’s coming up in our ex

Celebrating Piet Van Zyl Honorary Member of the British Gear Association The British Gear Association is pleased to announce that Piet van Zyl has been awarded Honorary Membership, in recognition of his long-standing contribution to gearbox and transmission engineering across motorsport, automotive, off-road, and aerospace applications. With a career spanning several decades in gear and gearbox design, Piet has combined sound theoretical understanding with practical engineeri

We are proud Members of Eurotrans and would like to share a reminder of their training in Zurich on 26-27 Februrary. Full details can be seen in the file attached below. Flawless and efficient communication between gear design and gear manufacturing - a key for high competitiveness! Get the fundamentals and best practice insights at our EUROTRANS training course in February 26-27, 2026 in Zurich and at GROB AG Nebikon , Switzerland. Full details can be viewed here: More detai

Celebrating Graham Penning Honorary Member of the British Gear Association The British Gear Association (BGA) is proud to announce that Graham Penning, OBE, Hon DSc, CEng, FIMechE, has been awarded Honorary Membership  — one of the highest honours the Association bestows, recognising a lifetime of leadership, education, and service to the gear and mechanical power transmission community. A Lifelong Passion for Gears Graham Penning’s connection with gears began over 50 years a

We have had a very busy start to 2026 here at the British Gear Association (BGA) and we are very excited to let you know we are implementing an important update to our Knowledge Transfer Programme. We are launching a new Training Platform designed to improve how delegates access and manage their learning.   Why are we updating the platform Following the pandemic in 2020 we changed the delivery of training by introducing Online Training (free for BGA Members). This shift prove

Date : 3rd, 4th & 5th February 2026 Time: 10am - 12:30pm Platform : TEAMS Tutor : Graham Penning Fee : Non Member £350* / BGA Member Free Register:   https://www.bga.org.uk/training Please note this course is over 3 sessions. You will need to attend all sessions to complete the training. The renowned British Gear Association Gear Foundation Day has been developed into a live interactive online training programme. This introductory course is suitable and appropriate for anyon

Here at the British Gear Association (BGA) we are gearing up for an exciting 2026 filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with our Members, friends and colleagues in the Gear Transmission Industry. Please read on to see a letter from our Chair David Radley reflecting on 2025 and looking forward to 2006. We can’t wait to catch up with you all at a Training Course , Technical Awareness Day or Exhibition. If you need anything from the BGA please do not hesitate to