Today, as we navigate rapid technological changes with new developments such as e-mobility, wind power generation, and the rise of environmentally friendly lubricants, the landscape of tribological applications is changing drastically. As a result, there is a burgeoning need for new materials and coatings that adapt to these changed tribological conditions and offer ultra-low friction and wear.

Given the urgency and speed of industrial applications, we don’t have the luxury of trial-and-error solutions. A deep understanding of the underlying microscopic mechanisms in tribological contact is paramount.

For Friction 2024, we welcome your valuable contributions on the following key 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