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gear research. The FVA has over 7 corporate members that fund research projects; the Federal Government matches these funds. 1

The 1 Laboratorium fur Werkzeugmaschinen und Betriebslehre. ' Verband Deutacher Maschinen und Anlagenbau .. '7 Professor Dr.-Ing. . Winter, "Integratingliniversities

and Industry," Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1, vol. 2, No. Bl. 1 Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik. 1 . Winter,

'Integrating Universities and Industry." member companies submit proposals for studies to the FVA, and FVA working groups prioritize the research

topics and issue requests for proposals to universities and private laboratories capable of doing the research. The organizations selected to carry out the research report to the FVA periodically and publish the results of the project, usually within 3 years after completion. 2 summary of the 1 FVA research projects conducted between 1 and 1 is shown in table 5-4. In addition to monetary contributions, the member companies also contribute the time and expertise of some of their engineer managers to the FVA working groups. In return for this investment, the companies are able to follow the progress of the research projects as they are being conducted instead of waiting for their conclusion and eventual publication of findings. Companies may also assign their engineers to teach and conduct research at the technical universities. The company benefits from the employee' exposure to developing technology and gains the opportunity of evaluating students as potential employees over an extended period of time. Ibid. Table 5-4 Research projects of the FVA, 1-8 FVA working groups Number of projects FVA working groups Number of projects Materials 2 Freewheel clutches 9 Design problems 2 Load spectra 8 Computer calculations 1 Shaft-hub connections 8 Manufacturing techniques 1 Noise 7 Roller bearings 1 Worm gears 6 Oils and lubricants 1 Cost