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FEATURES

AWARD WINNING RESEARCH (STLE MEMBER BONUS CONTENT)
Tribology and lubrication research
Explore excellence in tribology and lubrication research with these award-winning papers from Tribology Transactions journal.
 
20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Jacob Bonta
This vice president of R&D at ProFluid LLC discusses grease formulation and creative problem-solving.
 

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Linda Perry
This founder of EmphaReli discusses the importance of industry relationships and the detective work of failure analysis.
 
LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS
Tribofilms and friction control
Let’s explore what happens when surfaces are touching.


WEBINAR
Proposals in the use of chlorinated paraffins
Regulations and treaty agreements navigate their way through disparate national priorities and enforcement mechanisms, diverse industrial needs and environmental impact research still in progress.

FEATURE
The modified lambda ratio and its application to electric vehicles
Biobased and sustainable additives are shaping the future of lubrication technologies.

TECH BEAT I 

Evaluation of a graphene based-low viscosity oil dispersion under rolling-sliding electrified conditions
The study conducted using a modified MTM test rig demonstrated that rolling speed can influence the degree of wear observed in the presence of an electric field.

TECH BEAT II 

The Earth as a source of mechanical power
The small temperature difference between the Earth's surface and outer space can be utilized to generate mechanical power.
 

TECH BEAT III

Organic redox batteries: Study to identify stable solvent candidates
 The solvent was selected based on commercial availability, purity and anticipated functional group compatibility.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Tribotesting
Readers share their insights on tribotesting.

COLUMNS


PRESIDENT’S REPORT                                         

A passion for people, learning and lubricants


FROM THE EDITOR

Opportunities for our youth
 

HEADQUARTERS REPORT

A new space for a new era

STLE HISTORY

A history of polyalkylene glycol lubricants

CAREER COACH

Utilizing your professional network to the fullest

SHOP FLOOR

Part of the tribology family

WORLDWIDE
Rheological properties of milk