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AI and the lubricants industry: Optimism, barriers, and the road ahead Max Marioni, Project Lead, Kline


From code to context: How spatial AI is powering the next leap in manufacturing Dijam Panigrahi, Co-founder and COO, GridRaster Inc.


Microwave processing and AI: Breakthrough technologies Dr. Lou A. Honary, President, WAVEtek Process Technology, LLC Ensieh Modiridovom, PhD Student, University of Texas at San Antonio


AI for a sustainable industry: From data silos to connected intelligence Martin Prinz, CEO, coac GmbH


AI doesn’t need to replace lubricants salespeople... But it could make us better Rob Taylor, Plan Grow Do


Leveraging AI to power sustainable innovation


Daphne Vlastari, Head of Communications and Government Relations UK & Ireland


From curiosity to capability: Embracing AI with intent and integrity Colin Morton, Specialty Chemicals Industry Consultant


How Otodata uses AI to revolutionise lubricant logistics Guy Lanrezac, General Manager, Otodata Europe


Editor’s introduction


Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant promise, it is here, reshaping how industries think, plan, and operate. From predictive maintenance and smart manufacturing to advanced R&D and customer engagement, AI has already


begun to influence the lubricants sector in profound ways.


In this special issue of Lube Magazine, we explore the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence presents to our industry. For some, AI represents a powerful new tool to unlock efficiency, optimise supply chains, and accelerate product development. For others, it raises critical questions: How will human expertise remain at the heart of decision-making? How do we ensure transparency, responsibility, and trust in algorithms?


Our contributors offer fresh insights into what AI can and cannot do. You’ll find case studies from companies already trialling AI-driven solutions, explorations of how machine learning might speed up additive formulation, and thoughtful perspectives on the ethical, legal, and workforce implications of this technology.


This issue is not about hype. It is about reality: where AI is already making an impact today, and where it may take us tomorrow. As ever, our mission at Lube Magazine is to equip our readers with the knowledge and perspective to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a changing landscape.


Artificial intelligence will not replace the lubricants industry’s ingenuity, expertise, or human judgement, but it will change how we apply them. We hope this edition helps you to better understand that change, and perhaps to see how it might benefit your own organisation.


Tina Reading, editor@ukla.org.uk


LUBE MAGAZINE AR TIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DECEMBER 2025


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