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
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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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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Biolubricants and the Future of Strategic Lubrication
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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Evolution of Lubricant Specifications (2010–2025): A Certified Practitioner’s Perspective
Guest author Rocio Rupay outlines key developments in lubricant specifications, including updates with API SQ, ILSAC GF-7, and ACEA E11, within the context of evolving engine technologies and regulatory demands. As a certified Machinery Lubrication Engineer (MLE)®, she offers a trained perspective on how these changes impact lubricant performance, compliance, and selection criteria in real-world applications.
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The Ultimate Guide to Food-grade Lubricants
Guest author Raul Fernandes shares this comprehensive primer on food-grade lubricants, regulations, selection tips, contamination risks, and myths.
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Board Member podcast: “The Past, Present, and Future of Lubrication”
Lubrication Matters Magazine arranged for four ICML board members to share their thoughts on a wide variety of topics relevant to practitioners in the lubrication industry.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Grease Sampling and Analysis: Keys to an Accurate Diagnosis
Guest author Oscar Castro outlines essential tips for getting grease sampling right, avoiding costly mistakes, and turning lab data into smart maintenance decisions.
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