World Tribology Congress calls for papers

The World Tribology Congress, scheduled for Sept. 12-16 in Washington, D.C., now is accepting abstract submissions on the following topics:

• Wear of and Fatigue of Materials
• Contact Mechanics and Friction
• Lubrication and Lubricants
• Additives and Tribochemistry
• Bearing Design and Application
• Machine Components
• Magnetic Storage Systems
• Surface Engineering and Coatings
• Manufacturing Processes
• Tribology of Internal Combustion Engines
• Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications
• Micro- and Nanotribology
• Condition Monitoring and Knowledge-based Maintenance
• Aerospace Applications
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues.