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The Future of Automobile Lubrication: Advancements in Lubricant Technology
Importance of Lubrication in Automobiles Lubrication plays a vital role in smooth and efficient operation of automobiles. Its importance lies in the reduction of friction and wear within various components of the vehicle’s engine, transmission, […]

Self-healing of metals
By Dr. Neil Canter, Contributing Editor | TLT Tech Beat November 2023 Cold welding was observed in high-cycle fatigue experiments after nanocrystalline platinum is stressed for a period of time. HIGHLIGHTS • Evaluation of nanocrystalline […]

Unleashing the Hidden Potential of Recycled Plastics in Tribology – Part 2: Polypropylene
The problem with polypropylene recycling Polypropylene (PP; ♻️ 5) is all around us. It is found in diverse applications ranging from takeaway containers to car bumpers. Despite being one of the most produced polymers globally, […]

Speeding up electric vehicle battery charging
By Dr. Neil Canter, Contributing Editor | TLT Tech Beat November 2023 The rate of battery charging has been found not to be dependent on particle size. HIGHLIGHTS • Fast charging of battery electric vehicles […]

New STLE White Paper Discusses the Latest Advancements and Challenges Impacting Electric Vehicles
STLE examines the current and future state of electric vehicles and technologies making an impact in the tribology and lubrication engineering field PARK RIDGE, Illinois, USA (November 2, 2023) – The Society of Tribologists and […]

Unleashing the Hidden Potential of Recycled Plastics in Tribology – Part 1: Polyethylene
What happens to recycled plastic? Plastic recycling is great. It is everywhere. Or at least, the talk of it is everywhere. In places with good waste management infrastructure, separately discarded plastic waste goes through a […]

Additive manufacturing using metallic gels
By Dr. Neil Canter, Contributing Editor | TLT Tech Beat November 2023 A solid-liquid-liquid gel has sufficient viscosity to be extruded and then 3D printed. HIGHLIGHTS • A 3D metallic gel produced from a liquid […]

Pneumatically Controlled Loading System vs. Mechanical Servo Motor Tribometer: Comparative Analysis
Introduction Tribology is an essential facet of various industries, ranging from automobiles to biomedical research. At its core lies the study of friction, wear, and lubrication. Tribometers are crucial in studying these characteristics, and there […]

Insights into Soft tribology
Introduction Soft tribological contacts are widespread in our daily lives, from vehicle tires on roads to interactions within the human body, such as bone-cartilage and eye-eyelid contacts. These soft contacts play a vital role in […]

STLE Brings Tribology Frontiers Conference and Tribology & Lubrication for E-Mobility Conference to Cleveland November 12-15
Co-branded event provides tribology and lubrication engineering enthusiasts with the latest field science PARK RIDGE, Illinois (September 28, 2023) ─ The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society for individuals in the field of […]