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The 1st Mittweida Gearbox Day was held with great success on 30 September 2025 at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. The event sent a strong signal regarding the exchange between academia and industry in the field of modern gearbox technology.
Around 120 trade visitors from across the German-speaking world accepted the invitation to attend the event in the Gerhard Neumann Building at the university. Representatives from industry, research institutions and universities discussed current developments in the fields of gearbox development, calculation and simulation, and manufacturing technology.
In his opening address, Rector Professor Volker Tolkmitt described the university as a place where people can try things out.
āWeāre eager to learn new things and make things happen, and weāve succeeded in doing just that with this new format,ā
said Tolkmitt.
A number of specialist presentations showcased innovative products and technologies ā including specialised gearboxes, digital simulation methods and new approaches to efficient manufacturing. The presentations met with great interest and sparked lively discussions.
A particular highlight was the Open Lab Tour, during which the laboratories of Mechanical Engineering opened their doors. Visitors were given an exclusive insight into the universityās research work. The student motorsport team, TMM, also presented its latest racing cars and demonstrated how theory and practice work together in the high-performance sector.
A total of ten companies showcased themselves, their products and their services at the trade fair.
āWeāve been missing a forum like this; weāll be back.ā
ā that was the unanimous view of the exhibitors.
With Gearbox Day, we are creating a platform that promotes dialogue between research and industry and highlights innovation. Gearbox Day symbolises the close interconnection between science and industry. We are delighted by the high level of interest and the positive feedback ā it demonstrates just how important platforms such as this are for technology transfer.
said Professor Ruben Bauer, who initiated the event together with his colleague Professor Frank Weidermann.
Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is already planning a follow-up event in 2027. The aim is to establish Gearbox Day as a permanent fixture in the regionās calendar of events and to further promote dialogue.
