The ETC is preparing a Tribology Challenge for 2024

During the TAE2024 in Esslingen, the European Tribology Centre (ETC) made public that a new Tribology Challenge will be launched in 2024. After the presentation of the novel online platform Tribology UniverseTM, Xavier Borras revealed that the ETC has engaged itself in the quest of harmonizing the data evaluation in reciprocating friction tests. This initiative … Read more

Workshop on “Access conditions to Technology Infrastructures”

i-TRIBOMAT participated in the workshop to dicusse the future of Technology Infrastructure policy in Europe. The workshop addressed the critical role of Technology Infrastructures (TIs) in driving innovation and competitiveness. The workshop aimed to understand accessibility challenges of Technology Infrastructures (TIs), facilitating information exchange among users. Topics included legal, financial, and administrative aspects, rights, data … Read more

SitoLub EU project kickoff

On the 18th and 19th of January, the kick-off meeting for the SiToLub project (GA:101138807) was held in Spain hosted by its coordinator Fundaciรณn Tekniker. This meeting marked the commencement of an ambitious 4-year long initiative aimed at revolutionizing lubricant technology. SiToLub: Simulation Tools for the design of safe and sustainable Lubricants The SiToLub project … Read more

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Mirco Krรถll took center stage at the Tribology Days 2023 conference in Hagen, Germany, captivating the audience with his insightful presentation. As a distinguished expert in the field, Krรถll’s contribution undoubtedly added value to the conference, which focuses on the study of friction, wear, and lubricationโ€”crucial aspects of tribology. Mirco Krรถll’s presentation likely delved into … Read more

A platform to Accelerate European Innovation and the Transition to Greener Technologies

i-TRIBOMAT presented in the ELGI-STLE Tribology Exchange Workshop in Amsterdam. In 2018, the European Commission launched the 1st generation of Open Innovation Test Beds (OITBs) projects to accelerate European innovation. OITBs were expected to create jobs, grow economies, and help reach Europeโ€™s ambitions for a greener planet. One of the fields that was deemed essential … Read more

i-TRIBOMAT takes part in the OIP-2023 in Luxemburg

The OIP (Open Innovation Platform) conference is a cutting-edge event that showcases the latest trends in innovation and technology. Bringing together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, the conference fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Attendees gain valuable insights into emerging technologies, making it a must-attend for forward-thinkers. i-TRIBOMAT: The European Tribology Centre was invited to the … Read more

i-TRIBOMAT wins the 1st prize at the riz-up Genius Award 2023

Category “Innovative ingenious” 1st place: i-TRIBOMAT The European Tribology CentreDigitalization is the use of digital technologies to build new business models. Under the motto “We turn your search for advanced materials, surfaces or lubricants into competitive advantage!”, i-TRIBOMAT GmbH, a newly founded European joint venture, offers services for the tribological characterization of materials, surfaces or … Read more