2011 A.B.M.A. Education Programs for Engineers

This year, the American Bearing Manufacturers Association is offering their most comprehensive educational line-up to date - an educational calendar offering your readers the opportunity to advance their knowledge and move forward within the dynamic bearing community.

Additional details regarding each course is provided below. If these courses are of interest, please contact ABMA at www.americanbearings.org

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 AND 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 www.americanbearings.org for more information on courses, instructors and registration. If you have any specific questions, please contact the ABMA office at (202) 367-1155.