Human error is an excuse: the real problem is the process
Poka yoke production starts from a simple but uncomfortable question: why do we keep talking about human error instead of designing processes that make errors impossible? In manufacturing, in quality [...]
Geometrical inspection: contact or optical? Two different approaches to the same problem
In geometrical inspection of mechanical components, I often find myself facing two very different families of instruments. Not so much in terms of technology, but in the way they “look” at [...]
What a CRM Really Is? (and Why It's No Longer Optional Today)
When discussing business management, we often hear phrases like "CRM? Salespeople use it" or "For now, let's use Excel, then we'll see." But CRM wasn't born as a sales tool. It was born as an answer [...]
Agritechnica 2025: Smaller crowds, less electric... but more real connections. My impressions from Hall 16
Agritechnica 2025 was different. I spent almost all of it in Hall 16, side by side with the world of components: transmissions, gears, precision mechanics. Not the finished machines, but everything [...]
Does it still make sense to attend a trade show in 2025? The value of a handshake in the industrial world
The value of a handshake seems out of date, especially today, in 2025, when most work interactions have moved online. Yet, those who work in industry know that there are aspects of our profession that [...]
We don’t just sell components: we support companies as a technical partner
When it comes to gears or transmission components, the focus is almost always on the finished part: a pinion, a gear wheel, a splined shaft.It’s natural, because it’s what you see, touch, [...]
Tesla and the lesson for the industry: why cutting "winning" models might make sense
Why did Tesla decide to cut “winning” models like the Model S and Model X?The answer can teach you a lot if you work in the production of gears and transmissions.In July 2025, Tesla [...]
Have you ever considered that a low quote might hide high costs?A smart buyer evaluates suppliers beyond price to reduce risks and optimize the purchasing process.
Smart buyer and real supply [...]
Human error, fragility and smart supervision — have you ever wondered how an advanced system can follow a clearly self-destructive command?On July 10, 2025, the preliminary report on Air India [...]
Iterative mechanical design for rapid gearbox development
Iterative mechanical design for rapid gearbox development enables fast testing, error reduction, and shorter time-to-market without compromising on quality. In this article, we explore a pragmatic and [...]
US Tariffs 2025: Impact on European Gear Producers
How will the new 2025 US tariffs affect European gear manufacturers?The new 2025 US tariffs present significant challenges for European gear and gearbox producers. With a 10% import duty on most goods [...]
European gears: excellence under attack, but still alive
Gears are still crucial in mechanical engineering. Do you know why Europe remains a global leader in this field, despite increasing challenges?European gear manufacturing is far from obsolete. Even [...]
How can a small company compete with international giants?The answer is in SME training as a secret weapon. Not in quantity, but in quality. Not in price, but in expertise. Small Italian businesses, [...]
Are collaborative robots for SMEs really revolutionizing automation?
Collaborative robots for SMEs are changing the way industrial production evolves, offering unprecedented flexibility. But the real question is: can they really be the key to the competitive future of [...]
Flexibility and services in precision mechanics: the real competitive advantage
Flexibility and services in precision mechanics are today the real differentiator for emerging in a technical and highly competitive market. But have you ever wondered how much they really affect the [...]
Are electric cars really worth it? Let's get things straight
In recent years, electric cars have been presented as the definitive solution for a sustainable future. But today the question arises spontaneously: are electric cars really worth it or are we faced [...]
Italian SMEs: how to stand out in the global market?
Italian SMEs find themselves competing in an increasingly complex market, dominated by large industrial groups and emerging economies such as China and India. To stand out in the global market, we [...]
We heve recently been cntacted by CNH USA for sampling of a project in the prototype phase. After the classic exchange of correspondence we started the project, today we would like to reflect with you [...]
Rising demand for military equipment: strategic opportunities for gear manufacturers
How can the European gear industry capitalize on the surge in European military spending?The growing demand for military equipment is redefining the defense landscape in Europe, offering unique [...]
An opportunity to look to the economic future of the mechanical sector: are you ready to seize it?
January 20, 2025 marks a crucial moment to analyze global economic dynamics and their impact on the machine building sector. This scenario offers Italian companies a unique opportunity to enter the [...]
Opportunities and challenges for the machinery sector in 2025: GSI’s point of view
Have you ever thought about how economic signals can influence the agricultural and earthmoving machinery sector? At the end of December 2024, here at GSI, we had the pleasure of hosting Camso, a [...]
Electric motor, electrification and silent gears: towards a more efficient and ergonomic design
How to improve efficiency and comfort with electrification and silent gears? The transition to electric motors is transforming the industrial and automotive sectors. However, to achieve optimal [...]
Gears and innovation in 2024: challenges and opportunities at EIMA
What are the most relevant innovations in the gear sector to face the challenges of 2024? Gears are essential for the mechanical and agricultural sectors, and our participation in EIMA 2024 allows us [...]
Have you ever thought about how a territory can become the world symbol of mechanics and engineering?Talking about the Motor Valley means immersing yourself in a unique place, where passion, expertise [...]
Innovation and sustainability for the future of the industry
The industrial landscape is constantly evolving, with the transition to electric motors and an increasing emphasis on sustainability. In this dynamic context, broaching continues to emerge as a [...]
Thoughts from Agritechnica 2023: exploring the sustainable future of industrial transmissions
Today I would like to talk to you about Agritechnica 2023 in Hannover, what I experienced was more than a simple sectoral event; it has been an exciting journey through the evolution of technology and [...]
What is the best strategy for finding customers in the metalworking sector?
Find new customers in the metalworking sector is a crucial objective for the success of any company. However, the common dilemma between direct scouting and attending fairs can be a difficult [...]
Reduction of production times through innovative strategies and approaches in the metalworking industry
In the aim of reducing gear production times, the design phase plays a fundamental role. An accurate and well thought out project can avoid costly mistakes and delays. Clarity and sharing of [...]
Electric mobility: revolution or threat for gear manufacturers in 2023
Today, gear manufacturing industry is facing a crucial challenge: the transition to electric mobility. Technological evolution have always risen questions about how it could affect our industry, but [...]
Gear Customization: Custom design and manufacturing
Gears are a critical part of many mechanical systems and their quality and accuracy can significantly affect overall system performance. Choosing to customize your own gears can be an ideal solution [...]
Smart gears: how technology can improve the life and performance of machinery
Have you ever heard of smart gears?Gears are critical components of many machines and vehicles, but their function can be affected by failure or wear. Fortunately, this technology can help monitor [...]
Effective corporate offering: how to minimize risks and maximize opportunities
The offer development process is crucial for any business to achieve success. However, the greatest risk is to discover too late that the offer presented differs from the real needs of the customer. [...]
Today I would like to pause our usual technical article and talk more about this year's changes for our industry. By now at the close of 2022, many projects for '23 are already in the pipeline, many [...]
Our work is changing profoundly, more and more often we find ourselves being consultants rather than mere executors of pieces. Even the engineering sector is starting to feel the need to specialize [...]
How has the role of the sales department evolved in the mechanical transmission sector in 2022?
If you remember well a while ago we talked about how much our work has changed in recent times. Sales department must have the technical skills to be able to give targeted advice to the customer on [...]
Is the customer always right in mechanics in 2022?
In these days we almost all return from holiday so I thought it was the right moment to tell you about a thorny topic for all salespeople. We grew up with the mentality that the customer should always [...]
Sustainable development: how to adapt to global warming in the mechanical sector
Today we hear more and more of sustainable development and urgent issues that I believe affect us all firsthand. As a mechanical sector we have been hearing about emissions reduction and electric [...]
How to create, improve and maintain knowledge in mechanical sector in 2022
Have you ever wondered about which is the real value of your company? Often, from the inside we struggle to realize it, we are so busy managing the problems of daily routine that we never stop to [...]
Subcontract or verticalize the work? Let's see how it was for us
Today, we would like to talk you about a process in which GSI has been involved in past months: subcontract the work or verticalize everything in the company? Obviously, there is no universally [...]
The importance of knowledge: here's how to generate, maintain and preserve it over time
Some time ago we talked about the importance of knowledge and in particular how we used technology to help our production sector. Today we want to tell you about what we did on a practical level in [...]
Education and the world of work: when resources and companies are incompatible
In the past months, work has grown exponentially, we have had several employees who have retired or moved. Finding the perfect person especially in production is not easy. From before the summer, we [...]
Increase in the prices of heat treatments? What to do?
A very important issue for those who work in mechanics and in the construction of components to be assembled is certainly that of heat treatment.If recently steel prices seem to have stabilized, it is [...]
The customer is always right! 3 + 1 cases that happened to us and how we handled them
We have been taught that the customer is always right! In this article I have collected 3 + 1 cases of customers who are particularly difficult to manage. If many of us believe that our B2C colleagues [...]
Is verticalization equal to innovation? Is this always true?
In the last months, we often hear about a well-known American automotive company that has based its success on a very enterprising and, at the same time, risky all-vertical business model to pursue [...]
Industry4.0: will 3D printing replace the traditional gear manufacturing?
In recent years we have often heard of revolution 4.0 and 3D printing for the production of components and tools in the mechanical field. Now, technology is evolving at great speed, on the one hand it [...]
The hydrogen engine is almost certainly a reality for the future for heavy and marine transport, while for cars, perhaps the disadvantages are still too many compared to the advantages. Analyzing the [...]
The electric motor is the new frontier of the automotive industry, but will gears still be needed? In recent months, we have heard more and more of electric mobility and sustainable development, which [...]
How to take advantage of Digital Marketing in the world of mechanics
Mechanics and Digital Marketing two completely opposite worlds? Or can they meet and take advantage of each other? According to G.S.I. yes, the push of the last year has been important, because [...]
Why the price of steel is continuing to increase: circular economy
Circular economy is a topic that has been discussed a lot about in the last months, considered as one of the possible solutions to many of the environmental problems that afflict the Earth. Each type [...]
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