You know that two surfaces mate, but what is a friction clutch or brake? Using friction has been the most popular way to engage and stop loads since the 1800s. Surfaces interact with ...

This can result in wear and premature failure of parts used in automobiles and appliances. But an "F-Treat" surface modification process from Minnesota Rubber and Plastics Minneapolis, reportedly ...

Using biowaste from cassava plants, scientists have created a coating that virtually eliminates friction in metal parts. The breakthrough has the potential to deliver better fuel economy, extend the ...