STLE - Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
STLE is a mid-sized non-profit professional association serving the tribology and lubrication engineering sector. It supports a global community of more than 15,000 individuals and 200 companies and organizations in this field. The organization advances the science of tribology—friction, wear, and lubrication of moving parts—through education, certification programs, publications, and events that help members stay current. Based in Park Ridge, Illinois, STLE serves as a platform for industry leaders to share knowledge and develop solutions across a range of applications. A notable recent development is the partnership with the Motion Power Manufacturers Alliance to jointly develop content for the 2026 MPMA Fall Technical Meeting.