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Can LAT certification hasten the learning curve for non-technicians? A lubricant marketing pro finds out.

September 8, 2026 · ICML

Marketing Manager Bryson Bristow pursued LAT looking for a better understanding of what happens after lubricants leave the plant. What he learned helped him develop better connections with his customers.

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From Apprentice to Technician, Exactly as Envisioned

July 20, 2026 · ICML

Ben Stalder’s progression from LAT to MLT I offers a compelling early success story for the apprentice-level certification. He used it exactly as it was intended, and so can you!

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Sustainable Bearing Lubrication Practices to Reduce Environmental Impact

June 7, 2026 · Raul Fernandes

Guest author Raul Fernandes shares real-world examples from steel, glass, and sugar-processing operations that demonstrate how simple changes in grease tactics and technology can eliminate tons of annual emissions while improving equipment performance.

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How Accredited Oil Analysis Labs Drive Equipment Reliability

June 7, 2026 · Brahim El Asri

Guest author Brahim El Asri examines how accredited oil analysis laboratories deliver the reliable, traceable data that supports confident maintenance decisions, and why labs remain indispensable even amidst the proliferation of sensor technologies.

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Engineering the Future of Industrial Oil Management

April 3, 2026 · Gilles Van Mol

PROVEN SYSTEMS (developed by OilSense) Ready for Global Scale ————– Many dedicated practitioners are adept with all kinds of oil analysis and filtration equipment. But how many are compelled to invent their own machines from the ground up?

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Extreme Mining and Smart Lubrication

March 3, 2026 · Oscar Castro

Guest author Oscar Castro writes about the quiet killer in mining lubrication: dust! In harsh environments, the best grease isn’t the one with the highest load rating, but the one that seals.

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The Impact of Tribology on Maintenance and Physical Asset Management

March 3, 2026 · Johnny D. Chirinos

Guest author Johnny Chirinos explores how tribology—when aligned with the ICML 55.1 Standard—elevates lubrication from a routine maintenance task to a strategic driver of asset reliability, cost control, and operational performance.

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5 Reasons I Chose to Recertify My ‘VPR’ Credential

November 11, 2025 · Khashayar Hajiahmad

Guest author Khashayar Hajiahmad shares the thought process that took him on a deep dive into the evolving science of varnish control, leading him to identify five practical reasons that justify renewal of his VPR varnish badge for another three years.

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Biolubricants and the Future of Strategic Lubrication

November 4, 2025 · Oscar Castro

Guest author Oscar Castro highlights how modern biolubricants are reshaping lubrication programs, outlining the key benefits that today’s decision-makers should weigh when considering their options for performance, compliance, and sustainability.

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