Upcoming Live Events
Thu 10:00 AM CDT
Industry Insights: Taming Friction: The Potential of Ionic Liquids in Tribology
Ionic liquids (ILs) have gained considerable attention owing to their unique and tunable physico-chemical properties (e.g., low vapor pressure, high thermal stability,...
Wed 8:00 AM CDT
Virtual Symposium Day 1
Thu 8:00 AM CDT
Virtual Symposium Day 2
Mon 10:00 AM CDT
Proposals in the use of Chlorinated Paraffins
Chlorinated paraffins (CPs) have a long history of use as extreme pressure additives in metalworking fluids (MWFs). CPs are not discrete chemicals but complex...
Past Live Events
Tue 10:00 AM CDT
A Review of Foam and Defoamer Theory for Aqueous Industrial Fluids
Tue 10:00 AM CDT
Industry Insights: Integrating AI and Machine Learning with Oil Analysis Data
Wed 11:00 AM CST
Rolling Element Bearings - Beyond Basic Life and Load Rating
The webinar gives an overview and a medium deep dive in friction and thermal calculation, dynamics and electrical parameters. In addition, typical failure mechanisms...
Wed 10:00 AM CST
What are PMA (Poly(methyl acrylate)), why to use them, and when to use them.
Polymethylacylates are unique polymers that have both inherent properties and can enhance formulations with their proper use. We will explore the history of PMAs,...
Wed 10:00 AM CST
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Tribology
Machine learning and artificial intelligence present an exciting opportunity for tribology to tackle long-standing challenges in the field.
Thu 10:00 AM CDT
High-performance Basestock Technology for Automotive and Industrial Greases
This presentation will highlight the key attributes of high-performance basestocks and will show how grease manufacturers can develop their next generation products...
Thu 11:00 AM CDT
Industry Insights- October 2023
A Tribology Frontiers Conference Preview: ​Designing surfaces to optimize performance and production efficiency.
Wed 10:00 AM CDT
Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Industry Insights- September 2023
Wed 10:00 AM CDT
Wastewater Treatment of Metalworking Fluids
This webinar will discuss wastewater disposal discharge requirements for users of metalworking fluids in the United States.
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
API TR 1533 Lubricants Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprinting-Methodology and Best Practice
This presentation will provide a glimpse into API TR 1533 and its application to the lubricants supply chain.
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Industry Insights- August 2023
The panelists will start the program with a brief presentation on PFAS to answer these questions and then attendees will be encouraged to express their concerns and...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Industry Insights- July 2023
Thu 10:00 AM CDT
Going Under the Microscope: Fluid Testing, Analysis and Techniques
Attend this webinar and learn the fundamentals behind microscope analysis, techniques used, testing performed and how results are interpreted into maintenance actions.
Thu 10:00 AM CDT
Sponsored Webinar: The future of lubricants testing: Trends, Technologies, & Forecasts for 2025
Join us to learn how Ducom Instruments can help you stay ahead of the curve in the lubricants industry, as we share our insights into the transitions happening in...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Industry Insights April 2023
Improving Fuel Efficiency by Selecting the Right Oil
Thu 11:00 AM CDT
The Promising Progress of 2D Materials as Solid Lubricants
The course will cover the remarkable progress made in the understanding and utilization of two-dimensional (2D) materials as a solid lubricant.
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Industry Insights March 2023
Topics covered will include challenges in EV thermal management, methods of cooling, choosing the right cooling fluid and the advantages that esters can bring when...
Wed 11:00 AM CST
Eliminating Varnish-Related Failures Through Lubricant Chemistry Management
This presentation introduces varnish and discusses lubricant chemistry management: a modern, sustainable approach to turbine oil maintenance that eliminates the...
Wed 12:00 PM CST
Industry Insights February 2023
Discuss the tribological testing of common Aerospace bearing materials, comparing all-steel and ceramic hybrid combinations.
Wed 10:00 AM CST
Fundamentals of surfactants for metal cleaning application
This webinar will explain the basic function of surfactants in a cleaner solution as well as how the chemical structure is influencing it.
Wed 11:00 AM CST
Introduction to the Corporate Carbon Footprint self-assessment tool
The UEIL (Union of the European Lubricants Industry) has developed a toolbox to help the understanding and gathering of information directly related to their corporate...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Industry Insights January 2023
A common issue related to oil analysis report interpretation deals with a perceived necessity for the results from two or more different tests to indicate the same...
Wed 11:00 AM CST
Understanding and Controlling Water Dilutable Metal Removal Fluid Failure
This presentation will address why metalworking fluids fail and methods that the end user can employ to slow down the rate of failure, increase tool life, and have a...
Tue 11:00 AM CDT
Sustainability in the Value Chain of Lubricants - Challenges and Pitfalls
The German Lubricant Manufacturers association is working in close collaboration with industry associations, OEMs, institutions, and others to establish a...
Wed 11:00 AM CDT
New Horizons for Aviation Tribology
This 60-minute webinar highlights the important role of aviation oils, bearing/gear materials and design/manufacturing in aviation gas turbines.
Wed 10:00 AM CDT
The Evolution of Battery Technology for the Emerging Global EV Market
Webinar will discuss the baseline lithium-ion liquid technology in use today and benchmark the advances in EV grade battery technologies along with some of the...
Wed 11:00 AM CDT
Controlling Microbial Contamination in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids
During this 60-minute webinar, participants will learn about alternative strategies for preventing uncontrolled microbial contamination from reducing the performance...