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FEATURES


PUBLISHER'S PEN

A Soldier's Life
A tale of courage so epic it could only go on Page 1.


20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Wayne Mackwood
Chemtura’s grease and detergents technology manager discusses the future development of calcium sulfonate complex greases and their use in different industrial applications.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Not all cables are for communication
Wire ropes are yet another challenge for tribologists.


WEBINARS 

The advantages of perfluorinated polyethers
Their unique attributes make them the lubricant of choice for many demanding applications.

FEATURE ARTICLE 

The Future of Metalworking Fluid Additives
Formulators in the U.S. and Europe respond to the challenge of ever-tightening government regulation.

TECH BEAT I 

High-entropy alloys
This new class of strong and lightweight alloys holds great potential due to an unusually high strength-to-weight ratio.

TECH BEAT II 

3D printing: Improved structure and property control
This new approach to 3D printing may help create new materials that are more effective and efficient.

TECH BEAT III 

Aluminum alloy acts to inhibit corrosion
A new technique provides a better understanding of the oxidation of an aluminum alloy at high temperature.


COLUMNS


PRESIDENT’S REPORT                                         

Happy Pi Day, everyone!


FROM THE EDITOR

Early Warning


HEADQUARTERS REPORT

Elevate your brand with STLE

CAREER COACH

Becoming a master of the telephone interview

ON CONDITION MONITORING

Complexity in ISFA: Part XXI

WORLDWIDE

Marine diesel engine oils