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Perfecting Motion®
STLE Podcast
32 episodes
2 weeks ago
Send us a text This podcast episode explores the fascinating world of tribology as it applies to everyday fasteners. Tribology, the science of friction, wear, and lubrication, is the unsung hero behind the function of countless devices we use to hold things together or secure them. From the thousands of tiny hooks and loops that make up Velcro to the teeth and locking mechanism of a zip tie, and the knots in shoelaces or the mechanics of snaps, these seemingly simple devices rely fundamentall...
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Send us a text This podcast episode explores the fascinating world of tribology as it applies to everyday fasteners. Tribology, the science of friction, wear, and lubrication, is the unsung hero behind the function of countless devices we use to hold things together or secure them. From the thousands of tiny hooks and loops that make up Velcro to the teeth and locking mechanism of a zip tie, and the knots in shoelaces or the mechanics of snaps, these seemingly simple devices rely fundamentall...
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Perfecting Motion®
October 2025 - Fastenating Friction!
Send us a text This podcast episode explores the fascinating world of tribology as it applies to everyday fasteners. Tribology, the science of friction, wear, and lubrication, is the unsung hero behind the function of countless devices we use to hold things together or secure them. From the thousands of tiny hooks and loops that make up Velcro to the teeth and locking mechanism of a zip tie, and the knots in shoelaces or the mechanics of snaps, these seemingly simple devices rely fundamentall...
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2 weeks ago
39 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
The History of Tribology Part II - From Byzantine Ingenuity to Da Vinci's Genius
Send us a text The History of Tribology in History Part II - From Byzantine Ingenuity to Da Vinci's Genius Welcome back to the second installment of our series on the history of tribology. In this episode, we're delving into the fascinating period from the Byzantine Empire through the Renaissance. We'll explore how Byzantine engineers applied advanced knowledge of friction, lubrication, and wear to create remarkably durable machinery, from intricate siege engines to complex water-liftin...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
The History of Tribology - Part I
Send us a text This month we're diving into the often-overlooked history of friction, lubrication, and wear. From the practical ingenuity of ancient civilizations to the groundbreaking discoveries of the Industrial Revolution, we'll explore how humanity has continuously grappled with the challenges of rubbing things together. Join us as we uncover how the Egyptians moved massive stones using sledges and lubricated sand, how Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks were filled with sketches of bearings a...
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2 months ago
36 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
Friction Unveiled: A Tribological Deep Dive Part II
Send us a text Join us for the second session of our hit friction podcast, where we delve into the intricate world of friction at the surface, exploring suggested mechanisms like the foundational adhesion theory by Bowden and Tabor and its historical roots at the Cambridge Cavendish Laboratory, while also discovering how our hosts, Vern and Marc, began their journeys in tribology. This episode tackles boundary friction and techniques for controlling friction at the surface, highlighting the c...
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3 months ago
48 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
Friction Unveiled: A Tribological Deep Dive Part I
Send us a text This is the first episode in a two-part series exploring the fundamental principles of friction, tailored for lubrication engineers and tribologists. In "Friction Unveiled," we delve into the essential question: What is friction and why is its understanding so critical in our field? We will differentiate between static and dynamic friction, illustrating their distinct behaviors and implications. The episode will highlight practical examples where managing friction is paramount,...
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4 months ago
40 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
Titans of Tribology: Gary Wood, CLS from HF Sinclair
Send us a text In this episode of Perfecting Motion, we spotlight a true Titan of Tribology—Gary Wood, the northeast district sales manager at HF Sinclair and longtime CLS-certified member since 1986. Hosted by STLE President Kevin Delaney of Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC, this conversation dives deep into Gary’s distinguished career, leadership within the CLS committee, and decades of contributions to the field of tribology. Listeners will also gain insight into the mentors who shap...
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5 months ago
17 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
Engineering Touch with Friction
Send us a text This month's episode focuses on using friction to help us. Yes, that's right, embracing the friction that tribologists try to combat. The focus is of tactile aids that solely rely on physical bumps, lines, and textures are limited in the amount and density of information they can convey due to "tactile clutter" within a small physical space. The lab has found that different surface chemistries alone can create distinct sensations without adding larger scale roughnes...
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6 months ago
27 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
Tribology Spotlight: Emerging Research Poster Winners
Send us a text This month we feature two of our poster competition winners from the 2024 STLE Annual Meeting. With us we have Joseph Shore who presented on "Predicting Electric Vehicle Transmission Efficiency Using a Thermally Coupled Lubrication Tool", and Ujjawal Arya with his research on "A Novel Multiphase CFD Model for Investigating the Flow Dynamics of Aerated Bubbles in Bearing Lubrication." Join us as we talk about where these two got these great ideas from and where thei...
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7 months ago
24 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
February 2025 - The Tribology of Tires
Send us a text In this month's episode I sit down with Anurag Warhadpande from Bridgestone Americas. This podcast explores the critical role of tribology in tire performance, highlighting how factors like traction, wear, and noise are influenced by the tire-road interaction. Anurag discusses the science behind tire friction, including the mu-slip curve and road texture effects, as well as how wear mechanisms align with Archard’s Wear Law. The conversation also delves into the evo...
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8 months ago
26 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
January 2025 - The Tribology of Footwear
Send us a text In this month’s episode we sit down with Melissa Mushrush of MOLYKOTE Specialty Lubricants and Kathy Helmetag of Henkel North American Operations. Together, they explore the fascinating role of tribology in footwear. From icy sidewalks to slick dance floors, we uncover how tread design, materials, and surface conditions influence friction between our shoes and the ground. Learn why snow boots grip where high heels slip, how polyurethane soles might hydroplane, and what makes ba...
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9 months ago
28 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
December 2024 - The Tribology of Climbing
Send us a text In this month's episode we sit down with Dr. Hannes Grillenberger, Product Manager at Schaeffler, as we talk about the tribology of climbing. Dr. Grillenberger, an experienced climber, reviews how he uses his understanding of tribology to help him choose equipment, techniques, and routes when climbing. Climbing, a physically and mentally demanding sport, involves ascending natural rock formations or artificial walls using specialized techniques and equipment. Dr. ...
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10 months ago
17 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
November 2024 - The STLE Annual Meeting is an Unparalleled Opportunity to Connect, Learn, and Achieve
Send us a text This month we look back at our Annual Meeting from May of 2024 in Minneapolis. I took the time to interview some of our attendees on their attendance at the meeting and what about the meeting was important to them. Each May STLE offers their annual meeting to gather industry professionals to network, learn, and grow together for several days. This year we will convene in Atlanta at the Hyatt Regency from May 18-22, 2025. Over the course of these ...
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11 months ago
17 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
October 2024 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Tribology Update
Send us a text For our October episode we are following up with instructors from the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning education course from our 2024 STLE Annual Meeting in Minneapolis. Returning from that course is Max Marian of Leibniz Universität Hannover, Nick Garabedian of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and Omar Zouina of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology moderates as we discuss updates to this rapidly evolving field and it's advancements related to Tribology.  ...
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1 year ago
45 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
September 2024 - STLE Student Members Speak Out
Send us a text This month’s episode is dedicated to highlighting the incredible experiences and benefits of being a student member of STLE. Join us as our host, STLE UK Student Chair, Nicole Rosik interviews STLE student members Andrew Velasquez of Southwest Research Institute, Parker LaMascus a doctoral candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, Alexander MacLaren of PCS Instruments, and Manisha Tripathy of Bruker Nano on their experiences in utilizing the benefits of STLE to start t...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

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August 2024 - Industrial Lubricants Development from a Sustainability Standpoint
Send us a text This month’s episode talks about increasingly integrating sustainability into core business strategies, setting clear targets for greenhouse gas reductions, and publicly reporting on their progress. Joining us we have Pang Lin Ong, a longtime member of the STLE CLS committee member, and current Business Growth Manager at Infineum. Pang looks at efforts to develop more sustainable products and focus on using renewable feedstocks, extending product lifespan through advanced formu...
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1 year ago
15 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
July 2024: Tribology in Aerospace Technologies
Send us a text This month's episode talks about the often-overlooked world of friction, wear, and lubrication in aerospace. Discussing the importance of tribology in space travel, we have former NASA Senior Tribology Technologist, and current University of Akron Mechanical Engineering Professor, Dr. Christopher DellaCorte. Also on our panel, former Air Force Research Laboratory Nanoelectric Materials and Process Research Team Leader, and current Associate Dean for Research at the ...
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1 year ago
35 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
June 2024 - Engine Lubricant Testing
Send us a text This month’s episode focuses on engine lubricant testing methods. We consider what drives engine test methods, types of tests, why we do them, and why we worry about them. The discussion also goes into the differences between diesel and gasoline engines along with the special test fuel used for them. Hosting this podcast is STLE board member Bill Anderson from Afton Chemical. He is joined by guests Robert Warden and Patrick Lang both from the Southwest R...
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1 year ago
35 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
May 2024 - Titans of Tribology with STLE Member Doug Sackett
Send us a text Join us for our first episode in a series we call Titans of Tribology. For this installment, and fresh off receiving the Raymond Thibault Award at the 2024 STLE Annual Meeting, we interview STLE member Doug Sackett. Doug discusses his unlikely journey into the field of tribology, some mentors and their advice from along the way, and how STLE helped shape and guide him to success in his career. For more information on STLE, please visit https://www.stle.org/ ...
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1 year ago
11 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
April 2024: STLE Membership Benefits
Send us a text STLE Membership Director Julie O'Rouke sits down with STLE president Hong Liang, incoming STLE president Jack McKenna, and STLE Treasurer Steffon Bots to talk about the benefits that come with an STLE membership. The group discusses what it means to be an STLE member, how their membership has advanced their careers, and reflects on the mentors they have met along the way that could have only been facilitated by being a part of the STLE community. For more information on ...
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1 year ago
21 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
March 2024 - Women in Tribology
Send us a text In Episode 13 of this podcast series we continue STLE's celebration of women in tribology. Our Executive Director, Rebecca Lintow, interviews STLE members Mandi McElwain, Senior Account Manager at Univar Solutions, and Fran Lockwood, President of Solar Energy Solutions, on their contributions and challenges as women in the field of tribology. For more information on Women in Tribology, please visit your March 2024 edition of TLT for more great content. For more info...
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1 year ago
18 minutes

Perfecting Motion®
Send us a text This podcast episode explores the fascinating world of tribology as it applies to everyday fasteners. Tribology, the science of friction, wear, and lubrication, is the unsung hero behind the function of countless devices we use to hold things together or secure them. From the thousands of tiny hooks and loops that make up Velcro to the teeth and locking mechanism of a zip tie, and the knots in shoelaces or the mechanics of snaps, these seemingly simple devices rely fundamentall...