In March, US-based Gleason, a global leader in gear technology solutions, conducted its first home trainer webinar as a cost-free customer service to support gear manufacturers during the Covid-19 lockdown, directed at missed training opportunities and employees being confined to their home offices. With strong support to date, it has become a very popular alternative to face-to-face training.

The webinars feature a wide range of gear-related topics including gear and transmission design and simulation, soft cutting and hard finishing processes, chamfer rolling and cutting, metrology, tools, workholding, services, software and 4.0 Closed Loop Systems.

They are moderated live by gear technology experts in both English and German language events. Technology is explained with a mix of different media including graphical presentations, video, live demonstrations and the direct interaction between host, the presenter and the audience. In order to keep topics focused and comprehensive, home trainer webinars last 30min with a 15min question and answer session with Gleason experts.

The webinar series will continue until further notice, at least as long as Covid-19 regulations remain in place.

For further information and to take part in the next Home Trainer session vist the Web site (www.gleason.com/hometrainer).