The new contour tracer enhances Forest City Gear’s metrology capabilities by allowing inspection of difficult geometries that previously required the use of molds for verification. With this technology, the company can directly measure and validate complex profiles with improved accuracy and repeatability.

Forest City Gear proudly announces the retirement of Jeff Mains, Director of Technical Operations, following many years of dedicated service and leadership within the company. Mains’s transition from his full-time role went into effect on Friday, May 29.

With the addition of a second Level II-certified technician, Forest City Gear expands ability to support the demands of our customers.

Schreiner joined Forest City Gear in July 2025 as a Hobbing Operator on third shift, where she quickly demonstrated a sharp attention to detail and a natural instinct for quality.

The ZEISS CONTURA systems will be dedicated to gear inspection and dimensional verification, helping Forest City Gear address increasing inspection demand while maintaining the tight tolerances required for precision gear manufacturing. The addition comes at a critical time, as growing CMM utilization across the shop had become a limiting factor for throughput.

The addition of the CTX Beta 450 TC brings advanced multitasking flexibility to Forest City Gear’s shop floor, allowing multiple machining operations to be combined into a single setup.

Young brings her years of manufacturing leadership experience to the GRCC, including deep expertise in precision gear manufacturing and aerospace supply chains. As president of Forest City Gear, she has championed the company’s continued legacy for investment in workforce development, advancing manufacturing, and regional economic growth.

The KNM 4X has advanced rotary axis alignment capabilities, giving Forest City Gear an important edge in high-precision inspection.

Forest City Gear is proud to recognize several employees for their long-term dedication to the company.