Course number: 02TA411
- Join this unique platform for the international community of gear manufacturing experts – Submit your abstract now: www.vdi-gears.eu or…
- Meet leaders from industry and academia and discuss their latest research results with them.
- Gain insights and engage in discussions on the future challenges in gear manufacturing.
The 7th International Conference on Gear Production 2027 will address current challenges and industrial solutions in gear manufacturing, with a particular focus on productivity, process flexibility and resource-efficient production. Key topics include advanced machine concepts and manufacturing processes, digitalization and AI, sustainable production approaches, new materials and heat treatment processes, as well as innovative methods for gear quality inspection.
As an accompanying event to the International Conference on Gears 2027, the 7th International Conference on Gear Production is one of the most important biannual meeting points for the gear manufacturing industry both for technical experts and for decision-makers. High-level expertise will be ensured by our conference presidents: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Brecher, WZL and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Bergs MBA, MTI, RWTH Aachen University as well as Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karsten Stahl, FZG, Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Garching. They will take you through the conference program and moderate the sessions in 2027.
Do not miss an event outlining new trends for the gear producing industry of tomorrow. If you would like to shape the conference, hand in your presentation proposal due to the main event www.vdi-gears.eu until November 20th, 2026 or directly here: Home – International Conference on Gears 2027
Hand in your abstract now and embrace the future by submitting a lecture
The requirements in gear manufacturing are increasing dramatically which delivers a dilemma between productivity (scale) and flexibility (scope) of today’s technical solutions. On the one hand lead times need to be shortened in order to increase productivity. On the other hand, batch sizes are getting smaller and individual geometric features such as e.g. topological modifications push the need for intelligent support by manufacturing simulation and closed-loop approaches. The digitalization of the gear manufacturing processes promises high potential but also raises some challenges. In addition, new technologies evolve, that challenge the conventional manufacturing chain for gears.
The discussion in 2027 will focus on following topics, to which you are called handing in submissions:
- Productivity increase by new concepts for machine and manufacturing processes
- Main time or throughput time – balancing of productivity and flexibility
- Alternative, resource-efficient gear manufacturing chains (e.g. additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, molding)
- Gear Manufacturing in context of digitalization and AI
- Circular economy und sustainable gear production
- New manufacturing methods for optimized gear and gearbox performance
- New materials and heat treatment processes
- Simulation of manufacturing processes
- Innovative Methods and Measurement Principles for Quality Inspection of Gears
Hand in your abstract under the section four “Gear Production” under www.vdi-gears.eu until November 20th 2026 or send an email to koerber@vdi.de
Important dates for authors
We would like to remind all authors of the important dates below.
- Deadline for submission of abstracts: November 20th, 2026
- Notification of acceptance: End of February 2027
- Final program available in: May 2027
- Deadline for submission of
manuscripts (VDI-Bericht): June 6th, 2027 - Deadline for submission of manuscripts
for peer review and publication in the
journal Forschung im Ingenieurwesen: March 22nd, 2027
Based on the abstract, the program committee will decide on acceptance and on the order of presentation in the conference program. All accepted authors must submit a full paper to be published in the conference proceedings (VDI-Bericht as an eBook) which have an official ISBN number.
If accepted authors wish their full paper to be peer reviewed, this must be indicated in the abstract. The paper will be reviewed and – if accepted – published in the magazine “Forschung im Ingenieurwesen”. This journal is currently listed in Scopus and Web of Science, with a recognized impact factor 1.0 (2024) Participation in the peer review mechanism is voluntary.
Download Call for Papers (available shortly)
Submit your contribution shortly through: https://cfp.vdi-wissensforum.de/frontend/index.php
Top Topics
- Join this unique platform for the international community of gear manufacturing experts – Submit your abstract now: www.vdi-gears.eu or koerber@vdi.de
- Meet leaders from industry and academia and discuss their latest research results with them.
- Gain insights and engage in discussions on the future challenges in gear manufacturing.
- Showcase your company, products, and services to a targeted audience – Book an exhibition stand.
Conference chair
Presidency: Three conference chairs combine extensive expertise to create an optimal conference program for you.
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Brecher, Full Professor, Chair of Machine Tools, Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL), Faculty for Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Bergs, Full Professor, Chair of Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing Technology Institute - MTI, Faculty for Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karsten Stahl, Full Professor, Institute of Machine Elements, Director, Gear Research Center (FZG), TUM School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich, Garching, Germany
Under the direction of conference presidencies, the conference program will be set up. Those excellent experts will decide on the acceptance and order of presentation based on abstracts handed in.
Exhibitors
Co-located events – more networking opportunities, more exhibitors, more attendees
Your registration includes 3 days of presentations and exclusive networking! Since the International Conference on Gear Production 2027 and the International Conference on High-Performance Plastic Gears 2027 are running parallel under the roof the International Conferences on Gears 2027, this is a unique opportunity to meet over 500 experts in the international gear transmission industry face-to-face. Registration for the International Conference on Gear Production 2027 includes attending the Conference on Plastic Gears free of charge as well as the 3-day International Conference on Gears.
With a mix of panel discussion, technical sessions this international event ensures an exchange of knowledge in all aspects of gear and transmission technology for all gear buyers, suppliers of technology and solutions, end users, manufacturers, and engineers from a large number of industries.
Network with your peers and catch up on trends at two social evening events
The International VDI on Gear Production brings together participants from all around the world, discussing solutions, new concept and technical innovation in gear manufacturing.
Your will have the opportunity to join two evening events during the conference.
This is the ideal occasion in which to make international contacts and to expand your network above and beyond your field in a relaxed atmosphere. Have one-on-one time with your peers and share ideas. Take the time for meeting new potential partners and making first steps to creating long-term relationships.
The social events are included in your conference package.
Experience live gear technology in the on-site lab tours
Seize the opportunity and visit the nearby test and laboratory facilities of the Gear Research Centre (FZG). Several guided tours with different core topics offer the chance of getting a deeper insight into a variety of innovative gear test rigs and laboratory equipment. Further information and registration for the tours will be available at the FZG information desk during the conference.
Register online today! And get the latest news in gear manufacturing around the world.
Don´t miss out on being part of the International Conference on Gear Production 2027 and discover the new manufacturing technologies impacting the gear technology, learn from best practices and build up industry connections. + One day free: participation in the International Conference on Gear Production includes participation in the Conference on Plastic Gears as well as the three-day International Conference on Gears. Hand in your submission now at www.vdi-gears.eu or sign up now for your participation just here below!
Looking for a hotel nearby?
Hotels close to the location are e.g.:
Courtyard by Marriott München Garching, Walther-von Dyck-Straße 12, 85748 Garching, phone: + 49 89 950 95 985
B&B Hotel München-Garching, Daimlerstr. 3, 85748 Garching, phone: +49 89 32709520, muenchen-garching@hotelbb.com
Motel One München Garching, Daimlerstrasse 5a, 85748 Garching, phone: +49 89 36035250, muenchen-garching@motel-one.com
Stellaris Apartment Hotel, Walther-von-Dyck Str 16, 85748 Garching, phone: +49 89 61425060, info@stellaris-apartment.de
Dorint Hotel München/Garching, Parkring 51-53, 85748 Garching, phone: +49 89 3603800, info.garching@dorint.com
ibis Muenchen Garching, Daimlerstrasse 5, 85748 Garching, phone: +49 89 323840, h3679@accor.com
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Program Committee
Prof. Thomas Bergs
RWTH Aachen University / Aachen
Prof. Christian Brecher
RWTH Aachen University / Aachen
Prof. Karsten Stahl
FZG, Forschungsstelle für Zahnräder und Getriebesysteme, Technische Universität München / Garching bei München