 | Falex Corporation, Sugar Grove, Illinois, USA World market leader in design and manufacturing of tribological test equipment, standard test specimens and standardized test procedures |
 | Department MTM, KULeuven, Belgium Surface Engineering Group with a tradition in research of friction and wear mechanisms, coatings and water-lubricated contacts |
 | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) mission statement: To advance the science of tribology and the practice of lubrication engineering in order to foster innovation, improve the performance of equipment and products, conserve resources and protect the environment. Through education, certification, professional networking and technical information, STLE creates value for its membership of more than 4,300 technical professionals in industry, academic institutions and government throughout the United States, Canada and around the world. |
 | American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM International is a not-for-profit organization that provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Over 30,000 individuals from 100 nations are the members of ASTM International, who are producers, users, consumers, and representatives of government and academia. In over 130 varied industry areas, ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement, and regulatory activities. Formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM International provides standards that are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems, and commercial transactions around the globe. |