Friction is an important resistance force that slows or stops motion. But it can also create wear and tear, the gradual removal of solid material....

It may not capture the attention of the average motorist, but friction has a huge impact on the automotive industry—and even on the entire U.S....

Unless people who wear or use cosmetics are also actively involved in its development, chances are they don’t give much thought to the physics of...

Is friction a factor of physics or chemistry? 

In short? It can be both. 

Scientists, engineers, and science-backed product developers know that the...

Whether the common consumer realizes it or not, metal forming is something that impacts almost every part of their life. Of course, manufacturers use...

In many parts of the country, wintertime means icy temperatures, sleet, freezing rain and snow. And all of this weather can mean big trouble when it...

A tribometer may seem like an incredibly clinical tool; you might assume that a device designed to measure friction has little to do with the “real...

Last time we talked about tribometers and how they're used to keep machinery and your employees safe. Below is a video demonstration some of the...

Products and machines can wear, and then eventually wear out. Heavily used objects, like a safety strap, or the traction on a workboot can lose their...

When you apply skincare products, what sensory properties do you tend to notice or expect the product to deliver? A study by the International...