Euro-Focused Networking Sessions

These special international networking sessions are open to all attendees to encourage open discussions between experts of different disciplines on various topics of interest impacting the tribology and lubricants community across Europe and abroad. Active participation, including experience sharing of each participant, is one of the main features of this event, providing a unique opportunity to connect and learn with industry colleagues. Sessions will take place on Wednesday, May 19, and Thursday, May 20 (7:30-8:45 am EDT). Watch for email announcements of the program schedule and links (via Microsoft Teams) to join these sessions to be sent to all attendees from STLE during the conference week.

All times listed in US Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Session I - Wednesday, May 19 (7:30 - 8:45 am EDT)

Program Agenda

7:30 - 7:45 am
Introduction to STLE Activities in Europe - Breakout Room #1
Manfred Jungk, MJ-Tribology , Geisenheim, Germany

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Future European Conference Schedule

7:45 - 8:00 am
Introduction to related Annual Meeting presentations from Monday and Tuesday:

Engine and Drive Train Session on Electric Vehicles I
Environmentally Friendly Fluids II
Nanotribology II
Power Generation and Wind Energy II
Additive Manufacturing I: Special Symposium
Materials Tribology III: Grabbag
Nanotribology IV
Rolling Element Bearings II
2D Materials + Superlubricity - Materials Tribology and Nanotribology Joint Session I

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This Teams Meeting link gives you access to Breakout Room 1, Lubricants Supply Issues Session. You DO NOT need to log out of Breakout Room 1. The other two breakout rooms have a separate link (See below)

8:00 am - 8:45 am
Breakout networking sessions (via Microsoft Teams)

Teams meeting links to be embedded into email announcements to be sent out to all registered STLE Virtual Annual Meeting attendees the day before scheduled sessions

Lubricant Supply Issues - Breakout Room #1
Moderator: Steffen Bots, Lubeserve, Brannenburg, Germany

Reduction in refinery volume due to lower fuel consumption leads to shortages in base oil supply, especially in EMEA. Subsequent shortage of base chemicals such as ethylene oxide causes supply issues for additives. This is accompanied with a disruption in global supply logistics.

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Rolling Element Bearings Outlook - Breakout Room #2
Moderator: Hannes Grillenberger, Schaeffler, Herzogenaurach, Germany

Although REBs are thought to be a commodity machine element, there are many new challenges to come and to be developed. Electric currents, harsh environmental conditions or enhanced noise requirements are just some to mention. This break-out is to discuss and share opinions on future bearing topics.

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Impact of Friction Reduction on Sustainability - Breakout Room #3
Moderator: Mathias Woydt, Matrilub, Berlin, Germany

Interactions between the reduction of friction and CO2 emissions are hidden and complex. The consequent reduction of friction may result in CO2 savings in the range from 2.7 gigatons up to 8.1 gigatons or 8-24% of the global and direct CO2 emissions. Lubricants, a part of thin film coatings and alternative alloys, are the most versatile and safe technology to reduce friction.

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Session II - Thursday, May 20 (7:30-8:45 am EDT)

Program Agenda

7:30-7:45 am EDT
Introduction to STLE Activities in Europe – Breakout Room #1
Manfred Jungk, MJ-Tribology, Geisenheim, Germany

7:45-8 am EDT
Introduction to related Annual Meeting presentations from Wednesday and Thursday:

2D Materials + Superlubricity - Materials Tribology and Nanotribology Joint Session III
Engine and Drivetrain II +IV
Lubrication Fundamentals III + V: Additives II + Viscosity
Wear II
Rolling Element Bearings IV + VI
Tribochemistry I + III: Additives and Advanced Development + Ionic Liquids
Grease I + III
Contact Mechanics II
Additive Manufacturing II: Special Symposium

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This Teams Meeting link gives you access to Breakout Room 1, Impact of Electromobility on Lubricant Demand Session. You DO NOT need to log out of Breakout Room 1. The other two breakout rooms have a separate link (See below)

8- 8:45 am EDT
Breakout networking sessions

Impact of Electromobility on Lubricant Demand – Breakout Room #1
Moderator: Steffen Bots, Lubeserve, Brannenburg, Germany

Since the economic crisis in 2008, the recovered lubricant demand is flat, while GDP and energy consumption is rising. This is attributed to higher quality lubricants and longer relubrication intervals. The same is true for the small segment of lubricating greases, though the use of rolling element bearings for electric vehicles is projected to give the grease market a surge.

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Young Tribologists and Networking in a Virtual World – Breakout Room #2
Moderator: Hannes Grillenberger, Schaeffler, Herzogenaurach, Germany

Tribology is an interesting field for new and young people. Virtual connections and networking are especially important during the pandemic, but also for large distances. This breakout session deals with the challenges and possibilities of virtual networking.

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Impact of New Materials on Sustainability – Breakout Room #3
Moderator: Mathias Woydt, Matrilub, Berlin, Germany

Longevity has no link to the technosphere of circular economy, but extending the product life cycle, subsequently, decouples material consumption from economic growth and reduces waste streams. Wear protection can help to value the in resources embedded CO₂ and/or to double the utility value while consuming the same resources.

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