STLE to host virtual symposium on tribology in astronautics

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The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) is hosting a virtual symposium on Tribology in Aerospace Applications, July 29-30, 2025, from 8 a.m. – noon CT.

This symposium, “Application of Tribology in Astronautics,” addresses the critical role of tribology in enabling and sustaining space missions. While the majority of tribological applications are grounded in terrestrial environments, space presents the harshest operational conditions imaginable. This gathering of experts will explore the broad spectrum of aerospace tribology applications, encompassing design methodologies, material selection, lubrication strategies, and qualification procedures.

STLE’s upcoming virtual symposium will demonstrate advancements in aerospace and its impact on the lubricants industry. (Courtesy: STLE)

“This virtual symposium is a truly forwardlooking event,” said Rebecca Lintow, CAE, STLE executive director. “By convening thought leaders across government labs, industry, and academia, we’re not only addressing the unique challenges of space lubrication and wear — but also translating those insights to improve performance, reliability, and sustainability across sectors.”

Symposium sessions include: 

· Broad design of aerospace tribology applications.
· Current perspective of lubrication for space mechanisms.
· Design and qualification of advanced dry film lubricants for aeronautics applications.
· Challenges for moving mechanical assemblies in space vehicles.
· Current challenges and opportunities in materials tribology.
· State of the art greases and lubricants for aerospace.
· Film coatings targeted at aerospace applications.

The two-day registration fee is $99 for STLE members, $149 for non-members, and $25 for students. Registration includes access to live technical presentations on both days and on-demand recordings.

The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) is the premier technical society serving the needs of more than 15,000 individuals and 200 companies and organizations that comprise the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector. STLE members are employed by the world’s leading corporations, academic institutions, and governmental agencies dealing with science and technology. STLE supports these technical experts with various professional education and certification programs. STLE is a professional technical society providing robust resources in technical research, education and professional development delivered through programming, courses, events and periodicals on topics most important to you: safety, energy usage, maintenance, natural resources, wear and productivity.

MORE INFO: www.stle.org