SAN ANTONIO — March 6, 2023 —A Southwest Research Institute team has developed a mechanical testing device to analyze fluids and lubricants formulated for electric vehicles. The team modified a ...

In the past few years, amorphous coatings have attracted much attention for their high hardness, excellent wear and resistance. Among the amorphous material categories, Fe-based amorphous coatings ...

The present investigation focuses on the fabrication of Copper-High Entropy Alloy (HEA) surface Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) using the solid-state Friction Stir Process (FSP) and the characterization ...

The rapid development of electronic vehicle engines is driving innovation in automotive greases, since there is a need for lubricants that can withstand new, demanding working conditions. Lubricants ...

Typically, the faster the two surfaces slide past each other, the greater the wear. But at extremely high speeds, comparable to the muzzle velocity of a firearm, this can be reversed: Above a certain ...