Articles & Thoughts Can LAT certification hasten the learning curve for non-technicians? A lubricant marketing pro finds out. September 8, 2026 · ICML Marketing Manager Bryson Bristow pursued LAT looking for a better understanding of what happens after lubricants leave the plant. What he learned helped him develop better connections with his customers. Read More →
Articles & Thoughts From Apprentice to Technician, Exactly as Envisioned July 20, 2026 · ICML 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! Read More →
General News ICML redefines the lubrication workforce with launch of groundbreaking GLC and ALC certification series June 10, 2026 · ICML 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. Read More →
Articles & Thoughts Sustainable Bearing Lubrication Practices to Reduce Environmental Impact June 7, 2026 · Raul Fernandes 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. Read More →
Articles & Thoughts How Accredited Oil Analysis Labs Drive Equipment Reliability June 7, 2026 · Brahim El Asri 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. Read More →
Articles & Thoughts Engineering the Future of Industrial Oil Management April 3, 2026 · Gilles Van Mol PROVEN SYSTEMS (developed by OilSense) Ready for Global Scale ————– 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? Read More →
Articles & Thoughts Extreme Mining and Smart Lubrication March 3, 2026 · Oscar Castro 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. Read More →
Articles & Thoughts The Impact of Tribology on Maintenance and Physical Asset Management March 3, 2026 · Johnny D. Chirinos 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. Read More →
General News ICML Board of Directors Update February 23, 2026 · ICML 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. Read More →