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As the number-one publication in the gear industry, Gear Solutions has continuously strived to be the primary source of information and technical knowledge in the gear manufacturing industry for more than 20 years. For each issue, we scour the latest news and focus on bringing articles that are relevant, necessary, and vital to the success of our readers. We take considerable efforts to understand and utilize our reader survey information, because we know there is always room for growth.
Gear Solutions is the top monthly magazine containing technical articles, company profiles, Q&As, features, columns, product information, and news about the gear industry. Editorial content – generated by the Gear Solutions knowledgeable editorial staff as well as industry and academic experts – emphasizes emerging technologies, processes, materials, and R&D. Gear Solutions is targeted toward decision-makers who actively seek timely, accurate information about products, applications, research, and materials used in manufacturing gears.
MAGAZINE PRINT ADVERTISING RATES/SPECS
AD DIMENSIONS
| TRIM | BLEED | |
| 2-Page Spread | 16.75″ x 10.875″ | 17.25″ x 11.125″ |
| Full Page | 8.375″ x 10.875″ | 8.625″ x 11.125″ |
| 2/3 Page | 4.94″ x 9.975″ | 5.44″ x 11.125″ |
| 1/2 Page Island | 4.94″ x 7.45″ | n/a |
| 1/2 Page Horizontal | 7.475″ x 4.925″ | n/a |
| 1/2 Page Vertical | 3.675″ x 9.975″ | 4.175″ x 11.125″ |
| 1/3Page Square | 4.94″ x 4.925″ | n/a |
| 1/3 Page Vertical | 2.4″ x 9.975″ | 2.9″ x 11.125″ |
| 1/4 Page | 3.675″ x 4.925″ | n/a |
| 1/9 Page | 2.4075″ x 3.24″ | n/a |
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ART SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Artwork
Proper output of your ad materials can only be ensured if you submit your artwork as a hi-resolution PDF.
We accept artwork in the following media types:
- FTP
- CD-ROM/DVD-R
- Electronic Transfer via email
Proofs
A color proof must be included with your artwork to ensure proper output. We are not responsible for errors when no proof is supplied. For electronically transferred artwork, we can only insure proper reproduction if the above standards are met.
Images
We accept photos/images as follows:
- TIFF, EPS or JPEG
(CMYK format, 266 dpi minimum)
Electronic Transfer via Email
- Send emailed artwork to: artwork@gearsolutions.com.
- FTP upload here msimktg.sharefile.com
- Scan all artwork for viruses before emailing. You may be liable for any damages to computer equipment caused by a sent virus.
- Folders/sets of related files should be compressed into Stuffit (.sit) or Zip (.zip) format before emailing.
Miscellaneous Information
- Ads intended to bleed must include at least 1/8″ bleed around all edges of ad.
- Fonts, images/scans, logos/artwork must be embedded in all EPS or Hi-Res PDF files.
- All images/scans, logos/artwork must be in CMYK mode
All sent artwork (including email) must include the following:
- Magazine Title
- Issue Date
- Advertiser’s Name
- Contact Information (name, phone, email, fax if applicable)
- List of contents (IMPORTANT)
Bindery
Each edition of the magazine will be perfect bound.
