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The Tribology Center is dedicated to the advancement of tribology science, technologies, research and education.

 
 

The center focuses on scientific and technological innovations for addressing friction and wear challenges in automotive, aerospace, defense, tool and energy industries by:

  • performing fundamental and applied research in tribological materials, wear and friction reduction coatings, surface engineering and lubrication technologies
  • advancing tribological test methodologies for the broad range of operating conditions
  • developing in-situ instrumentation, data analyses methods and tribological modeling
  • advancing tribology education and workforce training
  • providing rapid response in testing and applied research to industry