Bearing Technology
Continuing Education Program
- ABMA offers training and education for the bearing industry.
- ABMA courses have trained more than 1,200 engineers and managers working within and interacting with the bearing industry.
2025 Class List
Essential Concepts of Bearing Technology
August 19-21, 2025 | Rosemont, IL
Registration Deadline: August 5, 2025
Instructors: Dr. Tim Ovaert, Dan Snyder, Vern Wedeven
This course is specially designed for engineers and others with technical backgrounds that have had limited exposure to bearings and need to adapt their technical training to bearings or seek an upgrade to their technical knowledge.
The Essentials Course focuses on understanding basic internal geometry, tribology, bearing attributes and applications and explores the basic concepts around manufacturing methods, loads, internal load contacts, lubrication and failure.
ABMA/AGMA Partnership
Gears and bearings are integral to one another and AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association) and ABMA are working together to bring the best content and programs to both organizations. For decades, the two associations have worked together–from the Annual Meetings to education programs and trade webinars, both memberships continue the partnership to demonstrate their strong commitment to delivering value at all levels. As a member, you receive member discounts on all programs that either AGMA or ABMA offers.
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