Launched during the BGC17, Engrena ITA is an alliance among corporations to enhance research prospections and knowledge dissemination about gear and power transmission systems. Sharing benefits and responsibilities among its members, Engrena ITA assumes the integrative role established by the “Open Innovation” concept. The primary purpose of this initiative is to promote the creation of new ideas and circulation in collaborative action.
The operational essence is the interaction among members, promoted by holding Work Meetings, from Portuguese “Reuniões de Trabalho” (RT). The RTs provide members with the most attractive benefit of the initiative: the capacity to define research directions to be followed by the Gear Innovation Group of ITA by creating a priority list of topics to be prospected.
With a strong academic foundation and an ongoing relationship with the government, Engrena ITA is well-positioned to identify and implement investment models that enable ambitious projects, highlighting the relevance and potential of the gear sector in Brazil.
As new projects are generated and developed, Engrena ITA continues to make a significant contribution to advancing research and technological development in the sector. The subsequent presentations at BGC, a direct result of this ongoing collaboration, have further strengthened the ties between participating companies and the academic community, fostering an environment conducive to the emergence of cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.
Engrena ITA is currently composed of 21 companies directly related to the gear manufacturing supply chain.
