Contents: Tribologically caused energy losses (losses by friction and wear; Energy cavings by tribological measures) – Fundamentals of tribology (Relationship between friction, wear and lubrication; Possibilities to optimize tribological processes) – Main subjects of tribological research and development – State of the art in tribology (Surface engineering; Bearings; Gears) – Lubricants – Life-time lubrication – Basic education and continuing education in tribologyweiterlesen