Beyond Conventional Tribology: Why Electrical Current Matters in Lubricant Testing
Electrification is transforming tribology The rapid growth of electric mobility is changing the operating conditions of lubricated contacts. In electric drive systems, lubricants are no longer exposed solely to mechanical loads—they must also withstand electrical stress. Despite this shift, many...
TriboNet Weekly 2026 : Essential Tribology and Lubrication News across the world
Global Tribology, Lubrication & Surface Engineering Intelligence Week: 09–14 March 2026 ⚡ Top 5 Tribology Signals This Week 1. SKF launches next-generation lubrication pump Industrial lubrication systems continue to evolve toward modular, sensor-integrated architectures. 2. EV lubrication technologies gaining industry...
Electric Vehicle Lubricants: Essential Advancements for Next-Generation Mobility 2026
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as the technology improves, and the need for more sustainable transportation options grows. One of the key components of an EV is its lubrication system, which helps to keep the various moving parts of...
Tribotonic and Falex Tribology are at Lubricant Expo
Tribotonic and Falex Tribology are delighted to share that we’ll be exhibiting at Lubricant Expo for the 4th consecutive year – and we’ve gone bigger and better than before! 📍Find us at Booth 647, where we’ll be showcasing our one solution...
Precision and reliability in tribological testing: Optimol Instruments′ test specimens set new standards
In the world of tribological testing, where accuracy and repeatability are crucial, standard tests are often accompanied by problems: inaccurate results, high error rates and unpredictable costs. But one company has taken on the challenge of revolutionizing the way tribology...
Battling electricity scarcity with Li – TENGs
INTRODUCTION Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have the potential to drive the future of electricity generation and nanotechnology. We already see studies aiming TENGs with innovation strategies like surface microstructure treatment, multilayer design and additive pump design in place, to maximize the...
