TriboNet Weekly: Global Tribology, Lubrication & Surface Engineering Intelligence | Aug 31–Sep 5, 2026
Week: 31 August–5 September 2026 Weekly Key Takeaways Oil-market volatility intensified sharply. Renewed US–Iran fighting pushed Brent above US$94/bbl and WTI above US$90/bbl on 1 September, increasing uncertainty throughout the lubricant value chain. Refineries operated at exceptionally high utilisation. US...
Friction and Wear of Elastomer Seals: A Practical Guide for Machine Builders
By the engineering team at O-Ring Supply Co. Elastomer seal friction and wear affect positioning accuracy, actuator efficiency, heat generation, leakage, and service life. Yet seal selection is often reduced to hardness, temperature range, and chemical compatibility. For a dynamic...
TriboNet Weekly: Global Tribology, Lubrication & Surface Engineering Intelligence | Aug 24–29, 2026
Week: 24–29 August 2026 Weekly Key Takeaways Global oil markets remained highly sensitive to Middle East supply risk. Brent moved broadly through the high-US$80s to low-US$90s during the week as markets reacted to developments around the Strait of Hormuz and...
TriboNet Weekly: Global Tribology, Lubrication & Surface Engineering Intelligence | Aug 17–22, 2026
Week: 17–22 August 2026 ⚡ Key Insights of the Week Electronic waste entered the lubricant-development pipeline. Tin-rich solder dross was converted into SnO₂ nanoparticles that reduced friction by up to 49.3% and wear-scar diameter by up to approximately 66% relative...
TriboNet Weekly: Global Tribology, Lubrication & Surface Engineering Intelligence Aug 10 – 15, 2026
Week: 10–15 August 2026 ⚡ Key Insights of the Week Extreme-speed tribology is pushing beyond conventional wear regimes. New research published in Wear demonstrates a transition from adhesion-dominated wear toward oxidation- and diffusion-assisted mechanisms at very high sliding speeds. Nuclear-energy...
TriboNet Weekly: Global Tribology, Lubrication & Surface Engineering Intelligence Aug 03 – 08 , 2026
Week: 03–08 August 2026 ⚡ Key Insights of the Week AI is moving from predictive maintenance toward tribo-informatics and materials discovery. A new Wear review published for 1 August examines machine learning across friction, wear and lubrication, while new work...
TriboNet Weekly: Global Tribology, Lubrication & Surface Engineering Intelligence July 27 – Aug 1, 2026
Week: 27 July – 01 August 2026 ⚡ Key Insights of the Week Premium lubricant supply pressures persisted despite relatively stable crude oil prices, with continued tightness in Group III and PAO base oils affecting high-performance lubricant formulations. Artificial Intelligence...
New STLE Special Report Highlights Artificial Intelligence in Tribology
New STLE Special Report Highlights Artificial Intelligence in Tribology STLE highlights how artificial intelligence is enabling faster innovation cycles and more reliable product development. PARK RIDGE, Illinois, USA (July 28, 2026) – The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication...
TriboNet Weekly: Global Tribology, Lubrication & Surface Engineering Intelligence July 20 – 25, 2026
Executive Summary The week of 20–25 July 2026 was defined by three dominant themes across the tribology ecosystem: Surface engineering moved to the centre of manufacturing strategy, with coatings, laser texturing, and duplex treatments increasingly adopted to reduce wear and...
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...
