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Tribology & Lubrication Technology
September 2023


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This issue of the digital TLT is sponsored by Acme-Hardesty.
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS (STLE MEMBER BONUS CONTENT)
Artificial intelligence for 2D lubricant additives
Computational approaches help tribologists explore the periodic table for novel material compositions and ramp up real-world production of the most promising candidates.

TECH BEAT SPECIAL REPORT
Antimicrobial pesticides (microbicides): Additives needed to extend the use of metalworking fluids
Limiting the growth of microbes in metalworking fluids is critical to ensure that machining operations can meet challenging requirements.
 
MARKET TRENDS
A peek into China’s dynamic heavy-duty motor oil market
Multiple factors are driving major changes in the world’s largest HDMO market. 
 

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Dr. Alisdair Brown
This R&D technical director for Afton Chemical discusses the additives industry and engine oils.
 

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Jack Poley
This founder of Condition Monitoring International discusses oil analysis and testing.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Filters: Types, ratings and efficiencies
Filtration is important in reducing wear in the equipment and maximizing the life of the lubricant and equipment.

WEBINAR

Large-scale hydrostatic bearing design and optimization
Research areas including safety, economy and control, continue to improve these high-performance bearings. 

SOUNDING BOARD 

Solid lubricants
Readers share their insights on solid lubricants.

COLUMNS


PUBLISHER’S PEN                                        

Computers, tablets, phones and print

PRESIDENT’S REPORT                                         
Pillars of success


FROM THE EDITOR

Listening in leadership




HEADQUARTERS REPORT

Trending upward

CAREER COACH

Panel job interviews and presentations: Your chance to shine

WORLDWIDE

Friction and black holes