The American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) is focused on educating bearing engineers and keeping the American bearing industry up-to-speed. This year, we are offering our most comprehensive educational line-up to date – an educational calendar offering you the opportunity to advance your knowledge and move forward within the dynamic bearing community.
Following are the three events ABMA is offering, with a look at the course description, dates, and location.
Essential Concepts of Bearing Technology
For engineers and others with basic technical backgrounds that have limited exposure to bearings or who are new to the industry. Attendees will put their careers on the fast track by enhancing their technical knowledge, so they will be armed with a greater understanding of bearing manufacturing theory and applications.
- May 4-6, 2011 – Babson Park, MA
- ABMA Member: $1,650
- Non-Member: $1,900
Lubrication & Wear: Advanced Concepts
For engineers with 2-3 years of experience in the rolling element bearing and power transmission industries. Attendees will bridge the gap between component design and failure as a result of relative motion between surfaces in contact and apply the latest lubrication technology.
- June 6-8, 2011 – South Bend, IN
- ABMA Member: $1,275
- Non-Member: $1,525
Advanced Concepts of Bearing Technology
For engineers and others with 2-3 years of experience in bearings and related industries or past attendees of the Essential Concepts course. Course participants will focus on situational learning, using examples that reinforce technology and calculation methods to predict performance. Attendees will enhance their ability to apply knowledge to common situations within their business environment.
- October 25-28, 2011 – Indianapolis, IN
- ABMA Member: $1,875
- Non-Member: $2,225
Please visit http://www.americanbearings.org for more detailed information on the courses, instructors, and for registration. If you have any specific questions, please contact the ABMA office at 202.367.1155.