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Rolling Bearing Greases for Enhanced Demands in today’s and future automotive applications Christian Specht, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG


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Triboscreening for Industrial Lubricants


Ameneh Schneider, Optimol Instruments Prueftechnik GmbH


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Testing the Lubricating Oil Viscosity for Utility Vehicle Engines


Jelena Fischer, Anton Paar GmbH and Andrea Dawidczak, MAN Truck & Bus AG


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The role of The Co-ordinating European Council (CEC) in developing tests for the automotive industry


Based on a presentation by F. Stunnenberg, CEC President


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Condition monitoring and analysis Peter Hardy, Business Manager, Lubricant and Fluid Condition Testing, Infrastructure & Energy Services: SOCOTEC


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Report on ALMU launch Peter Vickers, Vickers Oils


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Conversation with Chevron Oronite Interview with Des King and Bruce Chinn, the outgoing and incoming Presidents of Chevron Oronite


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Lube-Tech The Effect of Base Oils on Thickening and Physical Properties of Lubricating Greases


Edward Casserly, Timothy Langlais and Staci P. Springer, ERGON REFINING, Inc.


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Professional Development: The changing world and the challenges ahead


John R Savage, Director; National Fluid Power Centre UK (NFPC)


Regulars: Presidents’ Reports 4


Viewpoints 6 Industry News Talking Heads UEIL News


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Lube Local Report: Russia 62 ICIS Base Oil Report Forthcoming Events


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