October 19-21, 2009
Memphis Convention Center
Memphis, Tennessee (USA)

Please join hundreds of your colleagues for a unique event focusing on cutting-edge research in the multidisciplinary field of tribology. Technical presenters are from more than 20 nations around the globe, including the U.S., U.K., Israel, Taiwan, Canada, India, Pakistan, Japan, China, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Mexico and the Netherlands.

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The IJTC is a unique conference for tribology thoughtleaders looking to hear some 200 technical presentations:

• Network with tribology’s top professionals

• Preview cutting-edge research

• Discover where lubrication technology is heading.

This year’s technical program will present papers in 15 different tracks, including three special sessions that are especially timely and noteworthy:

For more information please contact:
Merle Hedland at 630-323-7212
mhedland@stle.org

Wind Turbine Tribology: Harnessing wind as an alternative energy source requires turbines with exceptional performance and reliability.  Tribological issues are at the heart of the effort to provide operators with the optimum levels of performance and reliability.  This track explores these issues and supports the advancement of this promising new industry.

Professor Herbert S. Cheng (Northwestern University) Tribology Symposium celebrates his 80th birthday and distinguished career.  Presentations will include predictions of future trends in the field that Cheng helped pioneer.

Student Poster Session: Student poster research topics can be co-authored with faculty and other researchers but only students could exhibit their posters and discuss their work at the session. Cash prizes and recognition will be awarded for the three best posters.

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