Upcoming Metalworking Fluid Management Certificate Course - Registration Now Open!

Join us in Southfield, Michigan (USA) for the 2011 STLE Metalworking Fluid Management Certificate Course. The course gives you updated knowledge, techniques and best practices, as well as proof of your continuing education to take back to your workplace!

Registration is now open! Register now to ensure your place in this very popular education course. View the flyer, event details, or read the overview below for more details. Click here to register.

When: November 1-3, 2011 (2 1/2 day course)

Where: Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI

Instructors: Fred Passman (bottom right) and Gary Rodak (top right)

Registration Deadline: October 1, 2011

Cost: $550 for members, $650 for non-members

A Certification Exam sitting will be offered the day after the course concludes on November 4. Click here to register (registration closes 2 weeks prior to exam date).

A hotel block has been set up at the Westin Southfield, which is only a 10 minute walk or 3 minute drive from the Engineering Society of Detroit's facility. Click here to see the map. The block rate is $105/night.

If you need some background or would like something extra - you can pick up the Metalworking Fluids, Second Edition, textbook, written by Jerry P. Byers. Click here to read a review of the book.

September Webinar: The USDA's BioPreferred Program with Rudy Pruszko

Join us on September 21, 2011 for this month's webinar on the USDA's BioPreferred Program, given by Rudy Pruszko. Rudy is an Industrial Specialist with the Center for Industrial Research and Service at Iowa State University. He is currently working on the program as a project manager to assist in the development and implementation of supporting systems in the program, including the area of complex assemblies. The presentation will provide a brief background of the BioPreferred Program and the new USDA Labeling Program. For more details, view the flyer, event listing, or read the overview below.

What: USDA BioPreferred Program Certification - Double Your Market Advantage

Who: Rudy Pruszko, Industrial Specialist, CIRAS at Iowa State University

When: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 12:00-1:00 p.m. CDT, with bonus Q&A 1-1:30 p.m.

Where: STLE University, broadcast directly to your computer

Abstract: See the event listing for more information

Cost: $39 for members, $59 for non-members

The registration deadline is Monday, September 19, 2011. Please note that there is limited space available, so register early to ensure your seat. To register, visit the STLE Store, find the event listing and click "Add to your products" to start the purchase process. Your purchase includes reading and/or reference materials, presentation slides, a recording of the event, the Q&A Session Summary (for easy reference later), and access to the assessment, which allows you to earn Education Credits (ECs), which can be applied in the recertification process. We hope to see you there! If you have questions, or would like to register multiple people, contact us at (847) 825-5536 or at klemar@stle.org.

The 2011 International Joint Tribology Conference

Attending the IJTC? Not sure yet? Have no idea what the IJTC is? This interview will provide all the information you might need. Our interviewee, Q. Jane Wang, is a professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Northwestern University. She is currently serving as the Chair of the ASME/STLE Conference Planning Committee for the IJTC, making her well acquainted with the event both as part of the committee, but also a past attendee and presenter. She covers all the ins and outs of the conference including the different components - the keynote, symposia, technical tracks, presentations and exhibits.

Click on the slider bar above to play the episode in your screen, download the episode, or read and translate the transcript. You can read the article on the keynote speaker in the August issue of TLT. There are also other articles you can read on the IJTC to give you a sense of past events and highlights and developments from the last few years.

Visit our website for more news and information about the IJTC. New information is posted often, so be sure to bookmark the page to stay updated. On our website, you can register online, make hotel reservations, find information for authors and presenters, view photos from last year, and even get information on sponsorship if you're a company looking for some exposure at this truly unique meeting. Don't forget about Early Bird Registration, which can save you $100 on your meeting registration. It expires September 26.

Advanced Ultra High-Strength Steel, continuing the discussion from TLT with Ted McClure

In this episode, we talk to Ted McClure, Manager at TribSys LLC, who discusses his interview for the feature article on advanced ultra high-strength steel (A-UHSS) that appeared in the July issue of Tribology & Lubrication Technology. We get some more information on some of his recent work including the project with the Auto-Steel Partnership, providing more depth on the article.

To provide some background, A-UHSS is revolutionizing the auto industry due to low weight, high strength and ability to absorb and repel energy. Its unique properties allow it to meet new requirements and standards, yet this material requires specialized lubrication considerations. According to the American Iron and Steel Institute, "advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) require less energy and emissions to produce than other automotive structural materials, make lighter parts that reduce vehicle weight and increase fuel economy, and are fully recyclable."

To the right, you can see part of Ted's contribution to the article, highlighting the various testing that can be done on a material and the benefits or drawbacks to each.

To find out more about this unique material, click the slider bar above to play the episode now, download the episode, or read (and translate) the transcript. You can read the article here, or read the entire issue and explore the archives here.

Helpful links:

• STLE website for articles, research and information on A-UHSS and related topics


• American Iron and Steel Institute


• Steel Market Development Institute


• Presentation that highlights some of Ted's work with the Auto-Steel Partnership


• Ted's Metalforming chapter, in the STLE Tribology Data Handbook, 2nd Edition


• TLT article on "Energy Efficient Automobiles," covering other methods that manufacturers and suppliers are developing to increase energy efficiency

August Webinar: Antifriction Coatings & Anti-Seize Pastes with Chad Chichester

On August 17, 2011, Chad Chichester will be discussing how antifriction coatings and anti-seize pastes reduce wear, optimize friction and perform under extreme environmental conditions. Listen and learn with this upcoming webinar! For more information, view the flyer or event listing, or read the overview below.

What: Lubrication Beyond Oil & Grease: Anti-Friction Coatings and Anti-Seize Pastes
Who: Chad Chichester, Lubricants Application Engineer, Dow Corning Corporation
When: Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 12:00-1:00 p.m. CDT, with bonus Q&A from 1-1:30 p.m.
Where: STLE University, broadcast directly to your computer
Abstract: See the event listing for more information


The registration deadline is Monday, August 15, 2011. Please note that there is limited space available, so register soon to guarantee your seat. To register, visit the STLE Store, find the event listing, and click "Add to your products" to start the purchase process. This event is $39 for members and $59 for non-members. Your purchase includes reading and/or reference materials, presentation slides, a recording of the event, the Q&A Session Summary (for easy reference later), and access to the assessment, which allows you to earn Education Credits (ECs), which can be applied to the recertification process. For more information, please click here.

We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, or to register multiple people, contact us at (847) 825-5536 or at klemar@stle.org.

Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) with Sukbae Joo

This episode features a focus on CMP, chemical mechanical planarization/polishing, and ECMP, electrochemical mechanical planarization/polishing. Sukbae Joo, a PhD candidate at Texas A&M, is conducting research in this field, and provides his perspective on CMP/ECMP and its role within the tribology field. He includes some of the challenges presented by this type of work, but also the successes he's had. To listen, click play in the slider bar above, download the episode, or read/translate the transcript.

This research plays an important role in the semiconductor industry, given that this method is used to create objects like optical lenses, LCD panels, MEMS, field emission displays, and plasma display panels (PDP) for televisions. These consumer applications are constantly changing and being improved upon - which creates a need for better methods and technology to create the products. CMP/ECMP is a path to that goal.

Sukbae also mentions his work on hydrogen embrittlement, which was the subject of his poster for the 2011 STLE Annual Meeting Student Poster Competition. In addition to entering the contest, he was the Vice Chair, helping to organize the competition for all those involved. Next year, he will become the Chair, and we look forward to his further involvement with STLE! You too can get involved. Visit our website for more details and to get started today.

What was your student poster competition experience like? How can it be improved? What would you like changed for next year? Tell us! Post a comment below, or send an email to klemar@stle.org.

July Webinar: MWF Focus with Dr. Fred Passman

This month, Dr. Fred Passman will be discussing new and emerging issues in the metalworking fluid field. Dr. Passman has previously served as an instructor for STLE, and most recently has completed the Metalworking Fluid Hot Topics course at the 2011 STLE Annual Meeting, which was very well received, and provided an incredible amount of updates to the industry. He also provided an interview for our podcast, which you can listen to here. For more information on this webinar, view the event flyer, the event listing, or read the overview below.

What: Emerging Issues in Metalworking Fluids: Biofilm Control

Who: Dr. Fred Passman, BCA, Inc.

When: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central, with 30 minute bonus Q&A from 1-1:30 p.m.

Where: STLE University, broadcast directly to your computer

Abstract: See the event listing for more information

The registration deadline is Monday, July 18, 2011. Please note that there is limited space available, so register soon to guarantee your seat. To register, visit the STLE Store, click on the "STLE University" Department to filter the results, and click "Add to your products" at the bottom of the webinar listing to begin the purchase process. This event is $39 for members and $59 for non-members. Course cost includes reading and/or reference materials, presentation slides, a recording of the event, the Q&A Session Summary (for ease of use), and access to the assessment, which allows you to earn Education Credits (ECs), which may be applied to the recertification process. For more information, please click here.

We hope to see you at the event. If you have any questions, contact us at (847) 825-5536 or at klemar@stle.org.

Cell Adhesion in Nanotribology with Aracely Rocha

In this episode, we talk to Aracely Rocha, who has been doing research in the field of nanotribology for biological applications. Her focus has been on how materials at various scales interact with biomolecules. She has tried to quantify this interaction through adhesion. In a paper, Aracely and her co-authors posit that "measuring cell adhesion has become critical for design and development of materials and devices for biological applications." Her work could impact a number of biological applications, including improving the life of artificial joints, or the efficiency of drug delivery. To listen, click the play button in the slider bar above, download the episode, read or translate the transcript here for more on this exciting work. Below, you can see a snapshot of her work.

In addition to her work in the field, Aracely is involved in many different ways as a student member of STLE. Most recently, Aracely participated and received the Gold Level award in the Student Poster Competition at the 2011 Annual Meeting, for her work "Protein Adhesion to TiN and CrN Coatings." To see a full list of the award winners, click here. Aracely has also been a Program Session Chair at a previous STLE Annual Meeting and is now involved with her University's newly formed student chapter. Getting involved has its rewards. Become a student member today!

Tribochemistry and Nanoscale Surface Interactions in Nanotribology with David Huitink

In this episode, we discuss the interesting and growing field of nanotribology from a PhD student's perspective. David Huitink attends Texas A&M and is active in STLE. Most recently, he founded the Texas A&M University Chapter of STLE and served as its President in 2010. Listen as David discusses his work: using nanoscale contact to study friction and tribochemical reactions. This involves studying the chemical and interfacial reactions taking place at the nanoscale as a result of friction and contact forces.

To experience the interview, click the play button in the slider bar above, download the episode here, and read or translate the text version of the interview here.

Visit our website for more information about nanotribology. For more on David, you can read his winning Student Poster Abstract that was submitted at the 2010 STLE Annual Meeting and later published in TLT. You can also visit the Liang research group website by clicking here.

New offering: AEM/STLE Webinar

This month, AEM and STLE are working together to provide a webinar to both of our audiences. As a bonus, this webinar is offered for FREE as a preview for future events, so take advantage while you can!

Event Details
Title: Compressibility of Liquids
Date/Time: Thursday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Presenters:

Dr. Ashlie Martini, Purdue University

Dr. Scott Bair, Georgia Tech

Length: 90 minute presentation, with 15 minute Q&A built in
Hosted by AEM, using GoToMeeting
Topics covered:

1. What is compressibility and why do we need to be able to characterize it for tribological applications?


2. The equations of state used to describe compressibility


3. Experimental techniques for measuring compressibility


4. Pros and cons of the traditional approach


5. Introduction of molecular dynamics simulation of liquid compressibility


6. Comparison of model-predicted and experimentally measured compressibility


7. Differences between bulk and thin film compressibility


8. Pros and cons of the new approach, and future directions

Register HERE - and enjoy!