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Tribology & Lubrication Technology
January 2022


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FEATURES

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS (STLE MEMBER BONUS CONTENT)

Electric vehicle fluids: Requirements and testing
As these fluids are gaining popularity, there are many questions to answer for future optimization.

MARKET TRENDS 

Food-grade lubricants
What does the increasing focus on food safety mean for these lubricants?


20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Bob Baker
This STLE Past President discusses his career and how he got involved with STLE. 

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS
The basics of lubricant water contamination
Steps taken after water contamination is identified depend on the type of product and its intended use.
WEBINAR
Vanishing friction—also called superlubricity
The prospect of zero friction promises to have a big impact on the reduction of fossil fuel dependence and the environment.

COVER STORY
Will ZDDP ever be replaced?
There are some heavy investments required and challenges ahead—including mass electrification in the future.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Quantum beam analysis in tribology
The synchrotron can help in understanding tribological processes.

TECH BEAT I

Controlling alloy microstructure using process parameters and alloy compositions in additive manufacturing
Four nickel-based alloys were investigated that pose different challenges when processed using laser-based powder bed fusion.

TECH BEAT II

Environmental barrier coating for jet engines
A more durable coating has been developed by generating hafnium silicate during use.

TECH BEAT III

New approach for improving desalination
Using new analytical methods may help engineers evaluate the technical and financial considerations needed in designing a desalination plant.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Next vehicle purchase
Readers share their insights on their next vehicle purchase.

COLUMNS


PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Goodbye 2021, hello 2022

FROM THE EDITOR                                         

Thank you


HEADQUARTER'S REPORT

Live from Walt Disney World: It’s STLE 2022!




CAREER COACH

Lubricant industry hiring trends and 2022 growth forecast

WORLDWIDE
Electric cars and winter tires