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Tribology & Lubrication Technology
October 2026


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This issue of the digital TLT is sponsored by Acme-Hardesty


FEATURES

INDUSTRY HISTORY (STLE MEMBER BONUS CONTENT)
The roots of analytical ferrography in IWI
The identification, wear mechanism and interpretation steps are used when classifying and evaluating wear particles under the microscope.
 

20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Dr. Agnieszka Maria Tomala
This researcher at the Cracow University of Technology discusses nanomaterials, biotribocorrosion and the importance of inter-institution collaboration.
 

20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Steve Knapp
This industry sales expert discusses customer-focused lubricant sales and connecting technical knowledge with commercial outcomes.
 

TRIBOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
Can thin film coatings expand tribological performance in extreme environments?
Success requires careful alignment of coating selection with operational conditions and rigorous verification of material and surface characteristics.
 

VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM
Space tribology: A primer
It's important to understand the critical role of tribology in enabling and sustaining space missions.
 

FEATURE
The evolution of automotive gear lubricants
Formulation experts share how they are addressing current challenges and future trends in gear lubrication.
 

TECH BEAT I
Conversion of biomass into graphite and sustainable aviation fuel
Two materials that are gaining in popularity in battery electric vehicles and aviation fuel can be produced from biomass derived glycerol.
 

TECH BEAT II
Desalination of water using solar energy
Laser processing of a thin aluminum foil produces a black metal panel with an array of parallel and micro-scale grooves and ridges that can separate salt and minerals from water.
 

TECH BEAT III
Thermally switchable solvents for direct lithium extraction
Certain solvents are utilized to isolate lithium from brine mixtures because they exhibit a change in affinity for salts based on water solubility and temperature.
 

SOUNDING BOARD
Lubrication fundamentals
Readers share their insights on lubrication fundamentals.
 
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