The MPMA-Federtec partnership also tackles a shared workforce issue: succession planning. Both the U.S. and Italian gear industries face an aging workforce, coupled with a need for new talent to operate advanced machinery and implement digital manufacturing processes. “Succession planning is one of the most pressing challenges facing the gear industry today,” Lewis says. “Through entry-level training, advanced engineering courses, and leadership development programs, we help companies cultivate talent internally while making gear manufacturing an attractive long-term career option.” Translated courses are particularly valuable for companies with multinational teams. Standardized training ensures employees in different locations share the same knowledge base, which helps improve efficiency, consistency, and overall workforce readiness. The Italian translation of the Workforce Training Series represents a first step toward making MPMA education more inclusive globally, with the potential for additional language offerings in the future.