IN THE SPOTLIGHT
FEATURE ARTICLE
The tribology of dental ceramics
(posted on October 15, 2020)
Ceramics are widely used in dentistry due to their ability to mimic the optical characteristics of enamel and dentine, as well as their biocompatibility and durability. They include a wide array of materials. Read more >
LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS
Used oil analysis (posted on October 15, 2020)
Used oil analysis, or UOA, is a series of physical and electrochemical tests on a sample of used oil to learn about both the oil performance and the condition of the rest of the machine. Typical tests include the use of a spectrograph, which detects and measures specific elements in the sample; a ferrograph, which pumps the sample across a magnetic field and sorts iron-containing wear particles by size; and various means of pH and viscosity testing to analyze the quality of the oil itself. Read more >
MARKET TRENDS
The birth of a hydrogen economy (posted on October 15, 2020)
In July 2020, the European Union (EU) announced its hydrogen policy to achieve a carbon-neutral economy. Several countries, including Australia and Japan, have issued such policies in the past. The EU policy is different in that it is more comprehensive and takes an integrated approach to reducing carbon footprints. The policy, issued as part of the EU’s COVID-19 pandemic recovery efforts, is based on a philosophy of “rebuild better” to be better equipped to fight climate change. Read more >
PRESIDENT'S REPORT 
Stationary gas engines (posted on October 15, 2020)
One of the greatest things about the long career I have had in the lubricants industry is that each and every day is an opportunity to learn something new. I have been so lucky throughout my career to be exposed to so many different types of equipment and lubrication requirements. In those first few years, I honed my knowledge with such things as steam and gas turbo generators, huge hydrogen gas reciprocating compressors and, of course, all kinds of pumps, compressors, electric motors and gearboxes. Read more >
STLE EDUCATION
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STLE Learning Pathways is a new online resource library for lubrication industry professionals to help identify, align and target their education and career development needs with access to technical articles, courses, webinars and books that will help them better serve their customers and employers. Learn more >
WHITE PAPERS & SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS
2020 Report on Emerging Issues and Trends in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering
STLE’s 2020 Report on Emerging Issues and Trends in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering builds on a multiphase research effort to evaluate current trends and predict future developments impacting the field of tribology andlubrication engineering that was published in the first two Emerging Trends reports in 2014 and 2017. Based on input from technical experts around the world, the triennial Emerging Trends Report includes a look into more recent advances and topics that have surfaced in the latest publication. Order your copy >
Tribology Opportunities for Enhancing America's Energy Efficiency
The Tribology Opportunities for Enhancing America's Energy Efficiency Report, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), summarizes the results from a workshop STLE hosted at the 2016 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. The purpose of the workshop was to explore opportunities in advanced tribological science and engineering of energy technologies across a wide range of practical application sectors. You'll find the results of these efforts in the report. Order your copy >
Trends in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering: Industry Leader Predictions Report
The Trends in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering: Industry Leader Predictions Report evaluates the impact of changes in industry, technology and the economy on the field. The 20-page report is based on a year-long study of nearly 1,000 industry experts surveyed with the goal of tapping into their collective wisdom and insight and drawing conclusions about the future of tribology and lubrication engineering.
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Trends in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering: Industry Leader Predictions Report
The Trends in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering: Industry Leader Predictions Report evaluates the impact of changes in industry, technology and the economy on the field. The 20-page report is based on a year-long study of nearly 1,000 industry experts surveyed with the goal of tapping into their collective wisdom and insight and drawing conclusions about the future of tribology and lubrication engineering.
Order your free copy >
Trends in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering: Industry Leader Predictions Report
The Trends in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering: Industry Leader Predictions Report evaluates the impact of changes in industry, technology and the economy on the field. The 20-page report is based on a year-long study of nearly 1,000 industry experts surveyed with the goal of tapping into their collective wisdom and insight and drawing conclusions about the future of tribology and lubrication engineering.
Order your free copy >
Trends in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering: Industry Leader Predictions Report
The Trends in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering: Industry Leader Predictions Report evaluates the impact of changes in industry, technology and the economy on the field. The 20-page report is based on a year-long study of nearly 1,000 industry experts surveyed with the goal of tapping into their collective wisdom and insight and drawing conclusions about the future of tribology and lubrication engineering.
Order your free copy >