From Apprentice to Technician, Exactly as Envisioned
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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ICML Blog Posts
ICML redefines the lubrication workforce with launch of groundbreaking GLC and ALC certification series
Two new certifications redefine the very boundaries of the lubrication workforce, accelerating the effectiveness of non-technical personnel whose decisions and actions impact practitioners in the field.
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Sustainable Bearing Lubrication Practices to Reduce Environmental Impact
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
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
PROVEN SYSTEMS (developed by OilSense) Ready for Global Scale
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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?
Extreme Mining and Smart Lubrication
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
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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ICML Board of Directors Update
To maintain compliance with ICML’s bylaws, one member of our board of directors has voluntarily resigned his position following an unforeseen corporate acquisition in early 2026.
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ICML Showcases Industry-Leading Certification Solutions at Lubricant Expo N.A.
ICML is a Supporting Sponsor of this North American expo for a third year in a row. We are bringing more people and scheduling more stage time, along with the first-ever LAT exam session!
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ICML Introduces Lubrication Apprentice Technician (LAT) Certification to Reduce Critical Knowledge Gaps in the Global Maintenance & Reliability Workforce
The new apprentice exam is ICML’s direct response to Voice of the Customer feedback seeking access for individuals with minimal lubrication experience.
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ICML Welcomes Kelley Evans, Matthew Collins, and Mike Ramsey as new Board Members
The trio brings a powerful and diverse combination of business oversight experiences with functional backgrounds spanning multiple disciplines and industries.
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5 Reasons I Chose to Recertify My ‘VPR’ Credential
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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