How This Fits into MPMA’s Emerging Technology Vision

The new committee expands MPMA’s already robust Emerging Technology ecosystem, which includes ongoing efforts in robotics and automation, metal additive manufacturing, IIoT/AI, and electric drive systems. Those groups have generated white papers, webinars, and technical discussions that have helped members understand disruptive technologies and their impact on gear design and manufacturing. By adding a dedicated focus on eVTOL and drones, MPMA is intentionally extending its reach into a sector where many of these emerging technologies converge. Electrification, lightweighting, automation, and digital engineering are all tightly integrated in aerial mobility, making it a natural evolution of the association’s foresight efforts. Looking Ahead The launch of the eVTOL & Drone Technology Committee signals MPMA’s commitment to supporting members as new industries create new opportunities. As aerial mobility continues to mature, the demand for innovative gear and bearing solutions—from compact high-speed reduction drives to advanced bearing systems—will grow exponentially.