Tribology & Lubrication Technology
February 2018

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This issue of the digital TLT is sponsored by Bruker.

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FEATURES

MARKET TRENDS
The potential of energy-efficient lubricants
Advances in additive technology are reducing the world’s carbon footprint and creating a more sustainable future.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Green energy: Is it sustainable?
Nations that want to live entirely off the sun’s energy must find a way to make their initiatives affordable.

WEBINARS

Determining the best particle analysis test
Critical factors include industry standards, equipment costs and the amount of expertise required.

FEATURE ARTICLE 

Implementing an oil analysis program
Vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound—the best results come when you combine technologies.

2016 TFC ABSTRACT HIGHLIGHTS 

The effect of coating thickness and substrate roughness on tool wear during turning
By M. Bar-Hen and I. Etsion

TECH BEAT I 

Relationship between wettability and ice removal
A new study determined that ice growth is dependent on the hydrophobicity of a surface.

TECH BEAT II 

Keeping cool with wearable textiles
Researchers have developed a composite textile that can be woven into fabrics.

TECH BEAT III 

Evaporation as an alternative energy source
A new model evaluates the potential for generating power by placing evaporation engines in natural fresh water sources.

SOUNDING BOARD
Young talent in the field
Describe the difficulties your company encounters in trying to attract bright young talent for technical positions related to lubrication.

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