The UK has a strong tribology and surface engineering base (both industrial and academic), but due to the fragmentation of activity within the UK the impact on reducing the very high cost (circa 1.4% of GDP) of uncontrolled friction, lubrication, surface selection and wear control within industry has been limited. Five key learned societies (IET, IMechE, IoM3, IoP and RSC), have come together to form UK Tribology. The launch of UK Tribology establishes a single voice with a largely outward facing remit to reach as much of UK industry as possible to enable the uptake of best tribological practice. It also has a core mission to engage effectively with schools, colleges and universities to ensure tribology is understood before students transfer to the workplace.
This launch event will deliver keynote presentations and invited papers which will:
- Highlight the importance of tribology to industry and society.
- Showcase recent achievements in tribology in the existing institutions, stressing multi-disciplinary science and wide range of applications.
- Showcase UK Tribology and the need to speak with one voice to the scientific community, industry and government.
- Engage with government through Innovate UK, RCUK, etc..
- Engage with new institutional communities such as engineering designers.
The event will also feature a poster session (prize sponsored by the IET).
