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Upcoming Webinars & Recordings

October 23, 2026 at 15:00 CET

AI in Tribology

We are happy to invite you to a webinar on “AI in Tribology” by Max Marian.

Digital Twin–Driven Optimization of DLC Coatings for High-Performance Gear Applications

November 6, 2026 at 15:00 CET

How to Pave the Way to AI in Tribology by Using 'Better' Test Methods

December 4, 2026 at 15:00 CET

Advanced Lubrication Systems Using DLC Coatings and Functionalized Copolymers: From Digital Design to Tribological Performance

December 11, 2026 at 15:00 CET

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FKM vs Viton vs FPM: O-ring material selection guide

FKM vs Viton vs FPM: naming, standards and grade selection for seal specification

Procurement documents routinely mix three names for the same material family.

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New STLE Report Examines Next-Generation Gear Lubricants for Electric Vehicles

A new free STLE report examines gear lubricants for electric vehicles, including efficiency, durability, film thickness, wear risk and electrical effects.

October 14, 2026

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TriboNet Weekly: Global Tribology, Lubrication & Surface Engineering Intelligence | Oct 5–11, 2026

TriboNet Weekly: Global Tribology, Lubrication & Surface Engineering Intelligence | Oct 5–11, 2026 Week: 5–11 October 2026 Weekly Key Takeaways Energy-market pressure remained strongly linked to logistics rather than crude supply alone. Shipping, insurance and tanker availability continued to affect crude and product flows. OPEC and non-OPEC ministers warned that shipping and insurance costs for […]

October 13, 2026

Computational Tribology

Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v4.1.1 chart showing Qwen3.8-Flash-Next scoring 56 alongside Claude, GPT, Grok, Kimi, GLM, Gemini, and other models.

A Local AI Ran a Bearing-Load Engineering Workflow on a Desktop PC — Here Is What the Logs Actually Show

Qwen3.8-Flash-Next runs a local AI engineering workflow, operates a bearing-load calculator and matches an independently verified solution.

October 12, 2026

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Wikipedia

Atomic Force Microscopy Explained: Essential Principles You Must Know (2026)

Introduction to Atomic force microscopy The microscopic technology which is used to observe and measure the surface topography of the materials with greater resolution and accuracy is Atomic force microscopy (AFM). The major limitations of the Scanning tunneling microscope (STM) of requiring conductive samples for surface characterization are fulfilled by the AFM technology. The AFM […]

Lubricant Additives: 12 Critical Mechanisms Enhancing Tribological Performance

What Are Lubricant Additives? The additive content in lubricating oils ranges from just a few parts per million to several percentage points. Depending on the function that the additives develop they may be classed as: Substances intended to improve the intrinsic characteristics of the base oils (viscosity index modifiers and pour point improvers). Lubricant protective […]

OpenClaw AI Agent + TriboSolver: Running Simulations from Telegram and Building Custom Reports

By Aydar Akchurin OpenClaw AI agent + TriboSolver turned out to be a useful combination for a practical tribology workflow. I used TriboSolver as the calculation tool and controlled the whole experiment from a Telegram chat through an OpenClaw agent. OpenClaw is an agent runtime that connects chat, browser automation, files, and local tools. In […]

Low Oil Pressure

The lubricating oil inside the engine will ensure that all moving parts inside the engine are properly lubricated and safe. When the oil flows through the open spaces within your engine, pressure builds up. This pressure ensures that the oil flows to all the parts of the engine. Whent the pessure is too low, and […]

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