Randy Stott

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Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at AGMA

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Candy Store for Editors

Oct 21, 2024 | geartechnology.com | Randy Stott

A classic candy store offers a dazzling display of lollipops, gumballs and every variety of sprinkled, dusted chocolate and chewy, gummy delights. The bright colors and sugary sweet smell are designed to make an eight-year-old’s eyes bulge, mouth water and tongue hang out. IMTS is just like that, but for technical trade journalists.
Feedback Loops

Oct 1, 2024 | powertransmission.com | Randy Stott

Recently I’ve had a number of people tell me how much they enjoy our work here at PTE. While it’s always nice to receive “attaboys,” these recent unsolicited compliments have been both thoughtful and specific, which is especially gratifying because they validate many of the choices we make as publishers. For example, one reader, a process engineering manager, wrote to compliment us on our technical content. He noted in particular how we keep our technical articles separate from advertising.
It Feels Like Flying

Sep 13, 2024 | powertransmission.com | Randy Stott

Today’s pace of technological change defies description. I keep hearing that we’re in the middle of the next transformative leap in manufacturing, and with all the advances in robotics, automation, condition monitoring and artificial intelligence (AI), it’s hard to argue that we’re not. But it seems to me the pace of change is too fast for mere leaps and bounds. Industry 4.0 used to be a new thing, but we seemed to have skipped Industry 5.0 and are now talking about Industry 6.0 and beyond.
Technology on Display

Aug 15, 2024 | geartechnology.com | Randy Stott

Next month, much of our team will be heading to IMTS (Sept. 9–14 in Chicago) to explore all the latest technology in manufacturing. As always, the show promises to include a wide variety of ways for manufacturers to improve their quality, productivity and profitability. In particular, I’ll be paying attention to how machine tool manufacturers and suppliers to industry are embracing AI, industry 4.0, automation and software. In essence, I want to know how the tools we use are getting smarter.
Stop By and See Us

Aug 5, 2024 | powertransmission.com | Randy Stott

We’re in the middle of industrial trade show season, and our team has been traveling to various events around the country to uncover the most relevant new technology related to power transmission and motion control. But we’re not done yet. In fact, I’d like to call your attention to two upcoming events that are of particular note. We are exhibiting in Booth #2152 at the upcoming Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, August 20–22.
No Secret Handshake Required

Jul 22, 2024 | geartechnology.com | Randy Stott

Most things grow thin when you spread them, like butter on toast or the money in your wallet. We’ve all felt overwhelmed by our schedules and commitments to the point that our very lives feel like they’re spread too thin. But there’s one thing that gains strength and power the more it’s spread, and that’s knowledge. Take this issue of Gear Technology, for example.
Preventing Corrosion in Gears

Jun 6, 2024 | geartechnology.com | Randy Stott

Gear Technology recently had the opportunity to sit down with Thomas White, Marketing Manager for Northern Technologies International Corporation, whose ZERUST line of corrosion prevention solutions includes specialized packaging, testing and comprehensive corrosion management services. We wanted to find out more about what causes corrosion in manufactured parts and whether there were any special considerations specific to gears, splines and shafts. Here’s a transcript of our conversation.
Gears Have to Engage

Jun 6, 2024 | geartechnology.com | Randy Stott

A single gear, by itself, doesn’t do much good. No matter how brilliant its design or how superb its quality, it has to mesh with another gear to achieve anything useful. The transfer of torque, the change of direction and the increase or reduction of rotational speed only occur when two or more gears come together. The same is true of you. As a member of the gear industry—whether you’re a machinist, engineer, salesperson or CEO—you’re just like that single gear.
FOMO is Real

Jun 2, 2024 | powertransmission.com | Randy Stott

There’s some really cool stuff headed your way, compliments of the editors. We have a lot of great content planned for the next several issues:August 2024—Focus on Belt and Chain Drives, with an emphasis on heavy industries like Primary Metals, Aggregate/Cement/Asphalt, Pulp & Paper and Chemicals . We’ve scheduled a piece on specifying gear drives, and we will also include previews of the automation and motion control suppliers who will participate in IMTS.
Celebrating 40 Years

May 9, 2024 | geartechnology.com | Randy Stott

Gear Technology began with the May/June 1984 issue. Forty years later, we’re still going strong! Please join us in looking back at some of our milestones and celebrating what makes this publication truly unique in the marketplace. Don’t miss some of the related articles throughout this issue, including my own 30-year (and counting!) journey with the publication (p. 8), the history of how Gear Technology got its start from our founder, Michael Goldstein (p.