Engineering for quieter, more reliable gear transmissions.
GearLab designs, calculates and verifies mechanical power transmissions: from the first tooth count to NVH simulation, failure analysis and training. Independent consulting, led by Dr. Davide Marano.
- 2018
- Founded by Dr. Davide Marano
- 100+
- consulting projects for customers worldwide
- ~90
- companies trained since 2020
- 11
- training courses, in person or e-learning
What we do
GearLab is independent of software resellers, so every recommendation follows the engineering problem, not a licence.
Design and calculation
Design, calculation and verification of power transmissions to ISO, DIN and AGMA, optimised for size, weight, efficiency and cost.
NVH and multibody simulation
Transmission error, microgeometry and flexible multibody models of e-drives and gearboxes, from structure-borne to air-borne noise, in KISSsoft and RecurDyn.
Gearbox design
Gearboxes for stationary and mobile applications, starting from a specification we write with you or for you.
Failure analysis
Root-cause analysis of gearbox failures: site visits, systematic examination of components and lubricants, and clear recommendations to prevent a repeat.
Vibration testing
With testing partners: powertrain and vehicle NVH, experimental modal analysis, shaker tests and troubleshooting.
Prototyping
Prototypes that represent the final product, so concepts and performance can be validated before series production.
Gear types and components
Industries
KISSsoft Technical partner since 2018
Consulting and training for gear, shaft and bearing calculation and for KISSsys gearbox models.
RecurDyn Partner since 2020
Multibody simulation of transmissions and mechanisms: kinematics, dynamics, vibration and NVH.
Training for gear engineers
Seminars on gear technology and on KISSsoft, KISSsys and RecurDyn, in person or as e-learning, taught by Dr. Davide Marano. Each programme can be adapted to your team.
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| Cylindrical gears: fundamentals | 2 days |
| Cylindrical gears: NVH analysis and optimisation | 2 days |
| Cylindrical gears: metrology and manufacturing errors | 1 day |
| Bevel gears: fundamentals | 2 days |
| Plastic gears: standards and design in KISSsoft | 2 days |
| Worm gears: fundamentals | 1 day |
| Splines: geometry, strength and modifications | 1 day |
| Shafts and bearings: fundamentals | 2 days |
| KISSsys: gearbox modelling | 2 days |
| KISSsys: planetary gearboxes | 1 day |
| Automotive: electric drive units | On request |
Dates, location and content are agreed with each company. Around 90 companies have trained with GearLab since 2020, in automotive, industrial, agricultural, aerospace, press, closure and packaging engineering.
Request a training offerAlso from GearLab
Software and a handbook built on the same engineering.
Software, early access
GearLab AI Assist
AI that prepares and runs KISSsoft calculations. Engineers approve the inputs and review the results.
gearlabai.com (opens in a new tab)Handbook
Cylindrical Gear Design
A practical guide to cylindrical gearbox design, from ISO 6336 rating to microgeometry and NVH, with KISSsoft examples.
cylindricalgears.com (opens in a new tab)Publications
Recent articles and conference papers on gear NVH, reliability and simulation.
- 2025NVH analysis of an electric drive unit (EDU)Organi di Trasmissione (in Italian)
- 2025Multibody dynamics of machine toolsOrgani di Trasmissione (in Italian)
- 2025Gear reliability calculationOrgani di Trasmissione (in Italian)
- 2025Optimising digital-twin reliability: the key role of verification and validationOrgani di Trasmissione (in Italian)
- 2024Gearbox NVH analysis: an engineering approach for practical gearbox NVH investigationsAGMA Fall Technical Meeting, 24FTM10
- 2024Guidelines for gearbox calculationOrgani di Trasmissione (in Italian)
- 2024Guidelines for bearing calculationOrgani di Trasmissione (in Italian)
- 2024Noise in electric motorsOrgani di Trasmissione (in Italian)
- 2021NVH analysis of an axle drive with bevel gearsetAGMA Fall Technical Meeting, FTM21
- 2021NVH calculations for drivetrains: selecting the most suitable calculation approachVDI International Conference on Gears
- 2021NVH analysis and simulation of automotive e-axlesGear Technology
- 2019Spline design for misalignment compensationAGMA Fall Technical Meeting, 19FTM02
An engineering practice built on research.
GearLab was founded in 2018 by Dr. Davide Marano. He combines gear design, NVH and computational modelling with the verification and validation methods that make simulation results trustworthy.
GearLab contributes to international technical work with ISO, AGMA, VDI and UNI, and presents its research at the AGMA Fall Technical Meeting and the VDI International Conference on Gears.
- Education
- PhD, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; MBA; PMP®
- Standards
- ASME V&V 40 and ISO 11608 committees
- Book
- Cylindrical Gear Design: transmission error, microgeometry and AI-driven optimization
Tell us about your transmission.
Describe the project, the problem or the course you are interested in. Davide reads every message and replies personally.
- Email marano@gear-lab.it
- Phone +41 76 611 81 05