STLE Membership
Membership is an invaluable resource for those working in industry
as well as those in research or academia. It enables you to increase your
career options and improve your earning potential by learning more about
tribology and lubrication and related areas. By enhancing your skills as a
lubrication professional, you gain the knowledge needed to reduce costs and
improve efficiency at your company or organization. For those in research
and academia, STLE provides access to cutting edge research via technical
papers and presentations in our publications and at a variety of scientific
meetings.
STLE Membership benefits include:
- Access to the latest important information on scientific and technological breakthroughs, industry activities, and market trends.
- Free subscription to Tribology and Lubrication Technology (TLT), the Society's monthly journal.
- Reduced fees for STLE international conferences and professional training courses.
- Superb networking opportunities at the local and national level.
- Unique access to materials and preparation for STLE's three certification programs -- the Certified Lubrication Specialist (C.L.S.), Oil Monitoring Analyst (OMA) and Certified Metalworking Fluids Specialist (CMFS) designations.
The annual membership investment is a good value and far less than fees charged by many comparable organizations. Plus there are multi-year discounts and reduced fee programs for full-time students and retired members.
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