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  • Automotive
    Reducing piston ring friction
    lowers fuel consumption
    ;
  • Solving energy problems
    Using unique sensor technology
    and vast experience
    ;
  • Improve manufacturing processes
    Saving up to 90% of a company’s
    energy consumption.
    ;
  • Personal Care
    How we helped design a tooth brush that took 20% of the European market on release
    ;
  • $160m per year savings
    with improved aero-engine
    clearance control...
    ;
  • 120 academics, PDRAs & PhD students
    working in the field of Tribology &
    Surface Technology in the Leonardo Centre
    ;
  • Rugby ball pimples make them harder to handle in the rain
    ;
  • Ongoing Tribology Research and Projects

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    HEALTH & PERSONAL CARE

    Our bodies experience some of the most advanced tribological processes of all. Walking, washing and waxing all depend on aspects of friction, lubrication and wear

    AEROSPACE

    An adjustment of half the width of a human hair could save $160m a year.

    WIND ENERGY

    Replacing one bearing can cost £400,000.

    We can significantly increase the lifespan

    Tribology Research
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    AUTOMOTIVE

    Piston ring friction alone uses up 3.6p per litre of fuel. We have the means to reduce that friction

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    HEALTH & PERSONAL CARE

    The Leonardo Tribology Centre helped design a toothbrush that took 20% of the European market on release

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    MANUFACTURING

    Airbus has already placed a £19m order

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    WIND ENERGY

    Unique sensor technology and vast experience

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