Welcome to the Detroit Section of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends of the STLE Detroit Section,
It is estimated that nearly 20% of the world’s total energy consumption is lost to friction.
While that figure represents a staggering inefficiency across global energy and transportation systems, it also represents an extraordinary opportunity. As tribologists, lubrication engineers, and technical specialists, we possess the specialized skills, analytical insights, and practical problem-solving capabilities required to directly impact that number. By advancing the science of friction, lubrication, and wear, we do far more than reduce mechanical losses and emissions—we build a vital, forward-looking technical community.
The STLE Detroit Section Board is dedicated to serving as the hub for that community across our region. Our mission centers on three core pillars:
- Professional Connection: Creating collaborative platforms for professionals across automotive, industrial, and academic sectors to share insights and build lasting networks.
- Education and Mentorship: Inspiring and preparing the next generation of engineers, researchers, and students to explore careers in tribology and surface engineering.
- Technical Excellence: Delivering high-value technical meetings, seminars, and networking events—both in-person and virtual—that highlight cutting-edge research, evolving lubricants, and emerging powertrain and kinetic hardware innovations.
As Chair of the Detroit Section, I encourage each of you to get actively involved. Our strength lies in the diversity of our perspectives. Whether you are taking your first steps in the field or bring decades of industry experience, your knowledge, questions, and practical challenges are essential to our collective progress. By coming together to exchange ideas, we not only solve complex engineering challenges, but also strengthen the foundation of our profession.
Let’s work together to turn friction into opportunity and continue building a vibrant, supportive community of tribologists.
I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming section meetings and events.
Warm regards,
Jack Gayney
Chair, STLE Detroit Section
Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
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