Materials and Lubricants Conference – Rey Juan Carlos
11 September 2025
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🗓️Grupo Álava and the URJS tinvite you to an exclusive conference titled “Tribology, Lubrication, and Biomaterials: A Practical Approach”
Next October 9, the Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid will host an essential technical conference. We will delve into the present and future of tribology, exploring its crucial impact on industry by examining fundamental aspects such as wear, friction, and lubrication between surfaces.
AGENDA
9:30 a.m. – Opening Remarks, by Jorge De Pedro of Grupo Álava and Álvaro Rico of URJC
9:45 – Capabilities for the Development and Characterization of Materials and Biomaterials, by Álvaro Rico
10:10 – From Tribology to Topography: Advanced Measurement Tools, by Gregory Favaro of RTEC Europe
10:35 – Fersa: From the Lab to the Bearing, by Eduardo Arías, PhD, of Fersa
11:00 a.m. – Break
11:30 a.m. – UPM Laser Center – Laser Material Processing, by Miguel Morales Furio and David Muñóz Martín of the UPM
11:55 – Capabilities for the Development and Characterization of Liquid Lubricants, by Antolín Esteban Hernández, from Lubrication and Surface Technology (LuSuTec)
12:20 p.m. – (Presentation pending)
12:45 – Hands-on session
2:30 p.m. – Lunch / Networking
🤝 What can you expect from this event?
This conference will bring together experts, researchers, and department heads from leading companies in the field of tribology, with the goal of exchanging knowledge on the applications of tribology in the development of materials and lubricants.
The presentations will address real-world applications, the industry’s current capabilities, and future needs.
It will be a unique opportunity to:
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Connect with industry professionals.
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Discover the latest technological innovations.
🎤 Program of Featured Presentations

🔬 Live Technology Demonstrations
Hands-on demonstration at the Rey Juan Carlos University laboratory using the MFT-5000 multifunctional tribometer and the FFT-M fretting test equipment. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the air jet erosion technique.
📍 Location: Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid
📅 Date: October 9 at 9:30.
✅ Secure Your Spot!
Space is limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of this event.
👇 Sign up now and take your knowledge to the next level! 👇
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