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What’s reducing the service life of your metal bellows coupling?
It is generally assumed – and typical applications confirm – that metal bellows couplings reliably work over the entire service life of an installation if the coupling is correctly designed. In the … [Read More...] about What’s reducing the service life of your metal bellows coupling?
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PTDA’s Voice of the End Customer Report
Value Proposition It has never been more important to differentiate your company in today's competitive markets. Your competition is increasingly providing a robust multichannel experience and competitors are rapidly changing customer expectations. PTDA's Voice of the End Customer Report … [Read More...] about PTDA’s Voice of the End Customer Report

PTDA Foundation accepting nominations for Robert K. Callahan Future Leaders Award
The PTDA Foundation is now accepting nominations for the inaugural Robert (Bob) K. Callahan Future Leaders Award. This award will recognize a young leader who exhibits a true passion for and desire to grow within the power transmission/motion control industry. Bob Callahan was a 25+ year veteran … [Read More...] about PTDA Foundation accepting nominations for Robert K. Callahan Future Leaders Award

Nominate yourself for the 2022 PTDA Board of Directors.
Board of Directors PTDA’s Board of Directors establishes the Association’s strategic direction, policies, and programs. Officers and directors are elected annually at the PTDA Annual Business Meeting by distributor members of the Association. Two remaining voting positions are held by the chair and … [Read More...] about Nominate yourself for the 2022 PTDA Board of Directors.

PTDA brings industry together to connect through PTDA Community Conversations
PTDA is bringing the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry together to connect, learn, and share knowledge through PTDA Community Conversations. These conversations are scheduled throughout the year to allow PTDA members to discuss important topics with their peers in the PT/MC … [Read More...] about PTDA brings industry together to connect through PTDA Community Conversations

PTDA Foundation now accepting nominations for 2021 Wendy B. McDonald Award
On International Working Women’s Day, the PTDA Foundation is seeking nominations for the Wendy B. McDonald Award. This award recognizes a woman who has established herself as an integral contributor to her company's success and brought positive change to the power transmission/motion control … [Read More...] about PTDA Foundation now accepting nominations for 2021 Wendy B. McDonald Award

What is the key to speeding up the Servo System?
There are many ways to improve productivity in a servo system. For example, there is the possibility that you can shorten the production cycle time if you use a high-performance servo motor and an actuator. What is a chance to bring out the servo system performance? However, there are some … [Read More...] about What is the key to speeding up the Servo System?

PTDA Virtual Trade Show
March 16, 2021 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Central With few opportunities to connect with distributors in the past year, it has been more difficult to showcase the products and solutions you have to support your mutual customers. The PTDA Virtual Trade Show offers you the opportunity to do this while … [Read More...] about PTDA Virtual Trade Show