with next|gear. The perfect software for the customized, quiet and efficient design of your gearboxes.
From the analysis of your initial situation to the documented rough concept with initial calculation results.
depending on the task and complexity
Enquire now without obligation Find out more →Transmissions need to become quieter, more efficient, and more compact. At the same time, development pressures and competition are on the rise.
Customers are demanding quieter drives. Standard gearings quickly reach their acoustic limits when dealing with complex load profiles.
↻ Flip down to see the solutionNVH analysis directly during the design process. No more post-design corrections.
More compact systems require higher power density in the smallest possible space. Conventional design methods regularly reach their limits in this regard.
↻ Flip down to see the solutionSystematic optimization of gear geometry to maximize performance while minimizing the required installation space.
Energy efficiency is both a regulatory requirement and a competitive factor. Efficiency losses caused by suboptimal gear tooth geometries jeopardize a company’s market position.
↻ Flip down to see the solutionPower loss analysis and efficiency optimization directly within the design process.
Iterative design cycles using inadequate tools tie up time and budget. The pressure to bring products to market faster is constantly growing.
↻ Flip down to see the solutionAutomated calculation routines deliver validated results in a fraction of the time.
Generic gear designs offer no competitive advantage. Companies that cannot develop customized solutions will lose their technical leadership to the competition.
↻ Flip down to see the solutionnext|gear covers all types of gearing, from standard gears to highly specialized custom gears.
Noise and vibration issues are often not detected until the prototype or production stage. By that point, making corrections is many times more expensive.
↻ Flip down to see the solutionSimulation and validation are directly integrated into the design process; no separate tool is required.
Custom design, integrated simulation, and low-noise gear geometries—all in one software package. Fewer iterations. Better results.
next|gear combines precise calculations with immediate development benefits. Every feature is designed to deliver a specific result—less effort, more performance.
next|gear calculates all types of gear teeth—including special gears with skewed axes. The individual flank geometry is optimized specifically for your load requirements.
Integrated simulation eliminates the need to switch back and forth between different tools. Parameter optimization runs automatically—results can be compared immediately and are documented.
Optimized gear tooth profiles enable higher power density in the smallest of spaces. next|gear gives designers the freedom to develop solutions that simply aren't possible with standard software.
The imk team of experts will support you from implementation through to day-to-day operations. No need for a lengthy internal learning curve—you’ll be up and running from day one.
Develop transmission concepts that push conventional software to its limits
next|gear opens up entirely new ways to gain a competitive edge and a head start in the market.
The drive concept has been fundamentally rethought.
Using the next|gear method developed by imk, the Significant increase in gearbox service life become. It also means that the gearboxes run particularly smoothly and quietly. We like working with such a reliable partner like imk, because their competence and expertise in this area impresses us time and time again.
next|gear opens up a new Degree of freedom in gearing kinematics and flank modification, that we have wanted for a long time. At the same time, the software supports us in Development of suitable production strategies and ideally complements our solution portfolio.
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With the next | gear method developed by imk, the Significant increase in gearbox service life become. It also means that the gearboxes run particularly smoothly and quietly. We like working with such a reliable partner like imk, because their competence and expertise in this area impresses us time and time again.
next|gear opens up a new Degree of freedom in gearing kinematics and flank modification, that we have wanted for a long time. At the same time, the software supports us in Development of suitable production strategies and ideally complements our solution portfolio.
With next|gear we win Significantly more leeway in gearing kinematics and flank modification, than was previously possible. Exactly this We have been looking for flexibility for a long time. At the same time, the software supports us, develop suitable production strategies, and optimally expands our solution portfolio.
next|gear as a supplement to your usual development environment.
Analyze the efficiency of different gearings in systematic or randomized variant studies and find the optimum. The integrated contact analysis and the specially implemented variant generator are essential components of next|gear.
From spur gears to special gear designs with skewed axes: next|gear calculates all gear designs in a single parametric environment.
Longer service life, reduced noise emissions, and shorter development cycles: directly measurable in real-world projects.
From the initial request to production readiness—next|gear covers every step of transmission development. Hover over a tile for details.
Custom gear geometries for every requirement—from standard gearboxes to high-performance applications with skewed axes.
Vibrations and acoustic properties are analyzed directly during the design phase—before a prototype is built.
More performance in the smallest of spaces – next|gear systematically optimizes gear tooth profiles for minimal installation space and maximum efficiency.
The next|gear team of experts will guide your project from the initial requirements through to production approval—providing personalized, streamlined support every step of the way.
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