New materials and coatings are therefore needed, that can meet changed tribological conditions and provide at the same time super-low friction and wear. Rapid changes in industrial applications leave no room for trial-and-error solutions and require a deep understanding of the underlying microscopic mechanisms in the tribological contact.

Topics

• A: Wear resistant alloys
• B: Low friction coatings
• C: Ceramics and ceramic matrix composites
• D: Polymers and polymer composites
• E: Additively manufactured Tribosystems
• F: Material-lubricant interactions