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FEATURES


20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Kim Stelson
The director of CCEFP discusses the huge technical and societal benefits to be gained by continued research into fluid power.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

A Scintillating Seal Story
Industry and government form a partnership to reduce methane emissions.


WEBINARS

Metalworking corrosion issues and test methods
Evaluating corrosion problems in metalworking and metal-treating applications.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

The future of heavy duty diesel engine oils
Base oil selection and compliance with new additives are some of the challenges facing end-users and the industry.

FEATURE ARTICLE 

The pros and cons of ISO
Establishing uniform standards can help ensure products work well and safely in today’s global economy.

TECH BEAT I 

Heat transfer fluid based on nanoparticles dispersed in ionic liquids
Researchers evaluate ionic liquids as heat transfer fluids for potential use in solar-power applications.

TECH BEAT II 

Origin of dry friction
New research shows direct relationship between dry friction and fracture.


TECH BEAT III 

Testing meters used to dispense hydrogen fuel
A test-meter facility has been developed for measuring hydrogen gas flow into automobiles.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Sustainable living and tribology
What do you think are the greatest contributions tribology can make in moving humans toward the goal of sustainable living?


COLUMNS


PRESIDENT’S REPORT                                         

Old Ryan and his dog


FROM THE EDITOR

Molasses in January


HEADQUARTERS REPORT

Are you thinking small?

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

DIY, DIFM or DGAF?

AUTOMOTIVE TRIBOLOGY

Caveat emptor

CUTTING EDGE

Where are all the electrons from?