Tribology & Lubrication Technology

Tribology & Lubrication Technology (TLT) is the official monthly publication of STLE and was created to aid in the technical education and professional development of STLE members and industry colleagues. Through its print and digital editions, TLT delivers world-class technical content to some 15,000 lubricant professionals each month. Each issue includes feature articles, best practice analyses, industry surveys, interviews with leading lubrication professionals, emerging-technology reports, lubrication fundamentals and much more.  For general inquiries or article submissions, email TLT@stle.org.

     

Subscriptions

Non-member individual and agency subscriptions are available: If you would like to sign up for TLT subscriptions click here to access the subscription form. 

Back issues and single copies can be ordered by contacting STLE Headquarters at (847) 825-5536 or information@stle.org.

TLT Editor Position
TLT is looking for its next Editor. This volunteer works closely with the TLT staff to oversee, plan, and direct TLT’s technical content to ensure it best serves the professional education and development of a global audience of more than 15,000 lubrication professionals. If you have a passion for writing and reviewing in this field, this volunteer position might be for you. To learn more about the role, click here to review the job description.

Click here to apply today! The deadline is November 2.

2027 Editorial Calendar

*January Additives l AI/Thermal Management l Lubrication Fundamentals l Computer-Aided Tribology/AI I Grease
*February Base Stocks l Additives l Surface Engineering l AI and Grease l Automotive Tribology
*March Metalworking Fluids (MWFs) l Synthetic Lubricants l Condition Monitoring l Oil Analysis
*April Bearings l Immersion Cooling l Grease l Solid Lubricants l Gears & Gear Lubrication l Automotive 
*May Grease l Hydraulics l Aerospace I Oil Analysis l Supply Chain
*June Base Oils l Oral Tribology l Synthetic Lubricants l Surface Engineering I Automotive Tribology 
*July Electric Vehicles l Power Generation l Aerospace l Seals I Metalworking Fluids and AI
*August Condition Monitoring l Nanomaterials l Nanotribology l Bearings and Gears l MWFs l Auto Tribology
*September Additives l Oil Analysis l Bearings & Bearing Lubrication l Solid Lubricants l Environmentally Friendly Fluids
*October Environmentally Friendly Fluids l Tribochemistry l Gears l Condition Monitoring l Wear l Auto Tribology
*November Aerospace l Sustainability l Environmentally Friendly Fluids l Oil Analysis
*December Wear l Additives I Solid Lubricants and Sustainability l Automotive Tribology

Idea Submission Forms
To submit an article idea to TLT, please click on and fill out one of the Idea Submission Forms below. The Idea Submission Form defines the key technical issues to be addressed in the article and provides a framework of questions to help the writers with execution of the article. TLT will notify you if your article idea has been accepted. Accepted ideas will be assigned to freelance or staff writers.

Feature Idea Submission Form

20 Minutes Idea Submission Form

Sounding Board Idea Submission Form

Award-Winning Magazine
2026 APEX Award for Publication Excellence
TLT won a 2026 APEX Award for Publication Excellence in the Magazines, Journals & Tabloids – Print (long) category. The APEX Awards for Publication Excellence is an annual competition that recognizes excellence in a wide range of print, electronic, and web publications, including websites, apps, magazines, newsletters, and more.


2026 Gold TRENDY Award
TLT received the 2026 Gold TRENDY Award in the Monthly Professional Society Magazine category. This category recognizes a monthly edition of a professional society’s magazine for the creativity of its artistic and substantive content. The TRENDY Awards, presented by Association TRENDS — a leading provider of training, data and resources for association executives — honor the best marketing and communications pieces produced by the association and nonprofit community.


2025 APEX Award for Publication Excellence
TLT won a 2025 APEX Award for Publication Excellence in the Magazines, Journals & Tabloids – Print (entire issue-over 32 pages plus cover) category. The APEX Awards for Publication Excellence is an annual competition that recognizes excellence in a wide range of print, electronic, and web publications, including websites, apps, magazines, newsletters, and more.




2024 Bronze TRENDY Award
TLT received the 2024 Bronze TRENDY Award in the Monthly Professional Society Magazine category. This category recognizes a monthly edition of a professional society’s magazine for the creativity of its artistic and substantive content. The TRENDY Awards, presented by Association TRENDS — a leading provider of training, data and resources for association executives — honor the best marketing and communications pieces produced by the association and nonprofit community.


STLE History Interest Group
STLE has the History Interest Group to share historically important topics with the readership. The STLE History Interest Group explores the people, discoveries and events that have shaped STLE and the field of tribology and lubrication engineering. By sharing historically significant topics, the group helps preserve our community’s rich technical heritage and highlight innovations that continue to influence the industry today. Watch for occasional articles from the group in TLT. For more information and to share ideas with the group, reach out to William Tuszynski at w.tuszynski@unamigroup.com or Robert Austin at raustin22354@gmail.com.

TLT Editorial Policies and Procedures Manual