Joshua writes:
Even if you have never heard the word tribology before, it’s likely that you will know its subject matter, and as designers, product developers and engineers at CDP it’s increasingly relevant to our day-to-day work for our clients.
Tribology in its broadest definition is the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion, but the subject extends to the study and application of the principles of friction, wear and lubrication. It can therefore be considered a fundamental science spanning many disciplines including physics, chemistry, engineering and material science. Historically tribology has been confined to the heavier industries such as transportation, power generation, mining and manufacturing, but as technology progressed over time, the subject spilled over into new research areas and industries.
More recently, tribological research has found its way into the development of products stretching from specialist medical environments through to every-day use consumer markets. But how can studying gecko’s feet or a lotus leaf help with the design of products?
Read the full blog by Joshua Shenker on CDP's website
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