Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers

STLE Philadelphia Section Meeting - Automotive / Industrial Lubricants
2024-04-18 12:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/1202519
The STLE Philadelphia Section is pleased to present a program on automotive/industrial lubricants to be held on Thursday, April 18th at Sandy Run Country Club in Oreland, PA. Our April Education meeting will feature 2 expert speakers.
Schedule:
On-site Registration opens, Student Posters begin at 11:30 AM EDT
Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual Meeting Link Active at 1:00 PM EDT (Virtual participants should receive an email about 8 AM on April 18th with the access code for the “Teams” meeting. The e-mail will be from admin@philadelphia-STLE.org. If not received, please check your spam folder.)
Featuring:
1:15 PM Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair, STLE Philadelphia Section
1:30 PM – David Gray, Industrial Liaison Advisor Large Engines, Infineum USA, L.P.; “Are you ready for Hydrogen? Lubrication opportunities with future fuels.”
2:15 PM – Farida Ahmed Koly, Graduate Student, University of Delaware; “In-situ Insights into Lubrication Failure of self-mated Steel Contacts.”
2:30 PM – Break
2:45 PM – Justin Kontra, Technical Service Manager, Evonik Oil Additives; “Viscosity Index Improvers for Energy Efficient Compressor Oils.”
Student Poster Session – 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM-Students and Poster Titles to be Announced
Registration Details: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/1202519

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION Lecture and buffet style lunch: $40 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues if registration received by the end of the day on Monday, April 15th
Lecture and buffet style lunch: $45 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues) for registrations between Tuesday, April 16th and the meeting on Thursday, April 18th. This includes walk-ins.
Lecture only: $20 (includes those attending virtually)

**We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund**

Commercial Marketing Forum Philadelphia STLE
2024-03-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
Registration Link: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/1165927
Schedule
10:30AM: On-site Registration
11:00AM: Dr. William Tuszynski, Partner, The Unami Gourp; “Van Horn Metz & Company.”
11:30AM: Stefanie Velez, Industrial Applications Manager, Münzing North America LP.; “New 3D-Siloxane FOAM BAN® Technology for Metalworking Fluids and Industrial Cleaners.”
12:00PM: Lunch
12:45PM: Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:00PM: Adedamola Adedeji, Technical Service Scientist, Syensqo; “Phosphorus and Silicon-Free Staining Inhibitors for Lightweight Metals.”
1:30PM: Claire Lutz, Account Manager – Energy Technologies & Sydne Tison, R&D Applications Scientist, Cargill Biodindustrial; “Electric Vehicles: Meeting Future Performance Requirements.”
2:00PM: Doug Placek, Global Business Director, Zschimmer & Schwarz; “Synthetic Esters for Next Gen Lubricants and Dielectric Fluids-and-Emulsion Polymers for Metal Forming.”
2:30PM: David Boudreau, R&D Advisor, Vanderbilt Chemical; “Using Conventional Molybdenum and Boron Lubricant Additives in Electric Vehicles.”
Registration Details: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/1165927

Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch

Early Bird Registration Discount – $40 ($20 retirees & unemployed colleagues) – until Monday 3/18/2024
Regular Registration – $45 ($20 retirees & unemployed colleagues) for registrations between Tuesday, 3/19/24 and Thursday 3/21/24
Day-of registration will be available on 3/21 until 11AM

Lecture Only (includes those attending Virtually) – $20

We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund

Section Meeting - STLE-adjacent Associations: ASTM, ILMA, and NLGI
2024-02-15 12:00 - 15:30 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/1138972
In-person Meeting Details: Networking @ 11:30AM, Lunch @ 12:00PM
Hybrid Meeting starting @ 1:15PM EST. A link to the meeting will be provided to registered virtual attendees at 8:00 AM EDT on Thursday, February 15th.
The STLE Philadelphia Section is pleased to present a program on associations to be held on Thursday, February 15th at Sandy Run Country Club in Oreland, PA. Our February Education meeting will feature 3 expert speakers.
Featuring:
1:15 PM Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair, STLE Philadelphia Section
1:30 PM – Dr. Fred Passman, Principal, Biodeterioration Control Associates; “ASTM Standards Addressing Metalworking Fluid Health & Safety Issues”
2:00 PM – Beth Jones Esq., Executive Vice President, Hangsterfer’s Laboratories; “ILMA: Speaking with One Voice”
2:30 PM – Break
2:45 PM – Emily Lambeth, Graduate Student, University of Delaware; “Role of Biologic and Synthetic Lubricant on the Biofidelic Lubrication Behaviors of Articular Cartilage”
3:00 PM – Dr. William Tuszynski, Partner, The Unami Group; “The NLGI”
Student Poster Session – 11:30AM-1:15PM
Siyu Chen, Graduate Student, Villanova University; “Statistical Evaluation of the Parameters Governing Nanoparticle Assembly on Polymer Substrates”
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/1138972

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT BY END OF DAY ON MONDAY, February 12TH: Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch: $40 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues)
REGISTRATION AFTER 02/12/2024:

Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch: $45 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues), including walk-in registration
Lecture Only: $20 (includes those attending virtually)

Day-of Registration will be available on 02/15/2024 until 12:00PM

We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Scholarship Fund

Virtual Section Meeting - Electric Vehicle Fluids
2024-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Meeting
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/1088400
Our January meeting will be held Virtually over Zoom
A link to the meeting will be provided to registered virtual attendees at 8:00 AM EST on Thursday, January 18th.
Featuring:
1:00 PM Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair, STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15 PM – Dr. Hong Liang, STLE President & Oscar S. Wyatt Jr. Professor Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University; “Static State of STLE and Dynamic Properties of EV Fluids”
2:00 PM – Break
2:10 PM – Dr. Kai Su, Technical Marketing Manager, Fuel and Lubricant Solutions, BASF Corporation; “Performance Study of Ultra-low Viscosity Electric Drivetrain Fluids to Address New Challenges”
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/1088400
Virtual Attendance: $20
We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Scholarship Fund

Section Meeting - Metalworking Fluids
2023-11-30 12:00 - 15:30 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/1034706
In-person Meeting Details: Networking @ 11:30AM, Lunch @ 12:00PM
Hybrid Meeting starting @ 1:15PM EST. A link to the meeting will be provided to registered virtual attendees at 8:00 AM EDT on Thursday, November 30th.
The STLE Philadelphia Section is pleased to present a program on metalworking fluids to be held on Thursday, November 30th at Sandy Run Country Club in Oreland, PA. Our November Education meeting will feature 3 expert speakers.
Featuring:
1:15 PM Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair, STLE Philadelphia Section
1:30 PM – Karl Zhong, Research Scientist, Quaker Houghton; “The Impact of Ester Stability in Water Dilutable Metalworking Fluids”
2:00 PM – Aaron Thompson, Metalworking Product Manager, TotalEnergies Marketing USA; “Development of a Biopolymer that Improves the Sustainability of Metalworking Fluids”
2:30 PM – Break
2:45 PM – Li Yuan, Graduate Student, University of Pennsylvania; “Nanotribology and nanomechanical factors governing the formation of graphene auto-kirigami”
3:00 PM – Dr. Philip Zhao, Senior Manager & Senior Research Scientist, Global Center of Innovation (COI) MWF, Quaker Houghton; “Case Study of Monitor and Correction of Field Coolant Emulsions by Light Scattering Instrument and Good Correction Method”
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/1034706

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT BY END OF DAY ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH: Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch: $40 ($20 retirees and unemployeed colleagues)
REGISTRATION AFTER 11/27/2023:

Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch: $45 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues), including walk-in registration
Lecture Only: $20 (includes those attending virtually)

Day-of Registration will be available on 11/30/2023 until 12:00PM

We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Scholarship Fund

5th Annual George Arbocus Education Course - Sustainability
2023-10-19 12:00 - 15:30 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/1013441
In-person Meeting Details: Networking @ 11:30AM, Lunch @ 12:00PM
Hybrid Meeting starting @ 12:45PM EDT. A link to the meeting will be provided to registered virtual attendees at 8:00 AM EDT on Thursday, October 19th.
The STLE Philadelphia Section is proud to announce that the 5th Annual George Arbocus Education Course will be held on Thursday, October 19th starting at our usual time of 1:00 PM. The meeting will be held at Sandy Run Country Club in Oreland PA. Our October Education course will honor friend George Arbocus and will feature 3 expert speakers on the topic of Sustainability.
Featuring:
12:45 PM Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair, STLE Philadelphia Section
1:00 PM – Dr. Michael Stapels, R&D Technical Manager, Kao Chemicals GmbH; “Sustainability, a balancing act between marketing and science – Where does the lubricant industry stand today?”
1:40 PM – Dr. Brajendra Sharma (BK), Research Chemist, USDA; “A Step Towards Sustainability: Biofuels and Biolubricants”
2:20 PM – Break
2:35 PM – Swapana Jerpoth, Graduate Student, Rowan University; “Strategic Optimization of Pipeline Flushing Operations for Sustainable Packaging Operations in Lube Oil Blending Plants”
2:50 PM – Neil Canter, Principal, Chemical Solutions; “2023 STLE Trends Report – Opportunities for Tribologists”
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/1013441

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT BY END OF DAY ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 16TH: Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch: $40 ($20 retirees and unemployeed colleagues)
REGISTRATION AFTER 10/16/2023:

Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch: $45 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues), including walk-in registration
Lecture Only: $20 (includes those attending virtually)

Day-of Registration will be available on 10/19/2023 until 12:00PM

We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Scholarship Fund

September Social @ Workhorse Brewery
2023-09-13 17:15 - 19:15 | Workhorse Brewery, 250 King Manor Dr Suite 300, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
The next STLE Philadelphia Section event will take place at the Workhorse Brewing Company in King of Prussia, PA. Great opportunity to network with Lubrication industry professionals !!!
Date: Wednesday, September 13th
Time: 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Cost: $35.00 – Includes two beverage tickets and pub style appetizers
Buy your ticket – https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/989723

8th Annual Edward Haney Memorial STLE Golf Outing
2023-06-26 11:15 - 19:00 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
4 Person Best Ball Format – Shotgun Start. Everyone tees off on different tees at 12:30pm and will finish around 5:00pm. Golf payment includes Lunch, 18 holes of golf, social hour and Dinner. Golf awards for best foursome, longest drive, closest to the pin as well as Door Prizes, and the installation of new officers for the 2023-2024 Year after dinner.
SCHEDULE:
11:15am-12:15pm CHECK IN / LUNCH (BBQ STYLE)
12:30pm SHOTGUN START
5:00pm SOCIAL HOUR
6:00pm DINNER
DRESS CODE: PROPER GOLF ATTIRE – Mandatory Softspike Only Policy
Details on Pricing, Registration, and Sponsorship are forthcoming

Electric Vehicle Lubricants and Hybrid Engine Oils
2023-04-13 13:00 - 15:30 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/882576
In-person Meeting Details: On-site Registration @ 11:30 AM EDT, Lunch @ 12:00 PM EDT
Hybrid Meeting starting @ 12:30 PM EST: A link to the meeting will be provided to all virtual attendees at 8 AM EDT and 12:30 PM EDT on Thursday April 13th.
Program:
12:45pm – Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair, STLE Philadelphia Section
1:00pm – Alexei Kurchan, Applications Manager Energy Technologies, Cargill Bioindustrial; “Next Generation Sustainable Fluids for Electric Vehicles”
1:30pm – Break
1:40pm – Dr. Babak Lotfi, Technology Solutions Professional, ExxonMobil Technology & Engineering Company; “Advanced EV Fluid with Improved Energy Efficiency”
2:10pm – Break
2:15pm – Vishal Sankar Sivasankar, Graduate Student, University of Maryland; Dynamics of the behavior of photoreactive polymeric drops: Unraveling the physics of UV-based solid lubrication coating. (Virtual)
2:30 PM – Bhargav Sai Chava, Graduate Student, University of Maryland; Title to Be Announced (Virtual)
2:45 PM – Break
2:50 PM – Dr. Maria Chiappelli, Senior Technologist, Infineum USA, L.P.; “Hybrid Engine Oil: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities”
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/882576

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT BY 4/7/2023: Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch: $40 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues)
REGISTRATION AFTER 4/7/2023:

Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch: $45 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues), including walk-in registration
Lecture Only: $20 (includes those attending virtually)

Day-of Registration will be available on 4/13/2023 until 12 PM

We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Student Scholarship Fund

Commercial Forum Meeting
2023-03-16 10:30 - 15:30 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/859695
In-person Meeting Details: On-site Registration @ 10:30 AM EDT, Lunch @ 12:00 PM EDT
Hybrid Meeting starting @ 11:00 AM EST: A link to the meeting will be provided to all virtual attendees at 8 AM EDT and 12:30 PM EDT on Thursday March 16th.
Featuring:
11:00am – Dr. Peter Moore, New Mobility Program Lead & Horsham Site Manager, Evonik Oil Additives, “Meeting the demands of a more sustainable world with improved vehicle lubricant efficiency.”
11:30am – James Cancila, Sales & Account Manager – Lubricants, Ingevity; “Formulating with Diacid 1550 and New Fatty Acid Materials for the Future.”
12:45pm –Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:00pm – Salvatore Rea, Technical Service Manager, Lanxess Corporation; “Lanxess Sulfur Carrier EP Additive Portfolio – Advantages in MWF Formulations.”
1:30pm – Stefanie Velez, Industrial, Applications Manager, Münzing North America LP.; “Münzing’s New Technology for Defoaming in Industrial Applications.
2:00pm – Eirini Spilioti, Technical Account Manager, Gehring-Montgomery Inc.; “The Ghost of Lubricants Past, Present and Yet to Come.”
2:30pm – Michael Hoey, Global Industrial Oil Technical Manager, Vanderbilt Chemicals; “Vanderbilt’s Additive Solutions for EAL and Food Grade Lubricants.”
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/859695

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT BY 3/10/2023: Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch: $40 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues)
REGISTRATION AFTER 3/10/2023:

Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch: $45 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues), including walk-in registration
Lecture Only: $20 (includes those attending virtually)

Day-of Registration will be available on 3/16/2023 until 11 AM

We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Student Scholarship Fund

H1 Lubricants for Machinery: Basics & Industry Trends
2023-02-16 11:30 - 15:30 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/840654
In-person Meeting Details: Networking @ 11:30 AM, Lunch @ 12:00 PM
Hybrid Meeting starting at 12:45 PM EDT. A link to the meeting will be provided to all virtual attendees at 8 AM EST and 12:30 PM EST on Thursday, February 16th.
Program:
12:45 PM Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair, STLE Philadelphia Section
1:00 PM – Ismael Martinez, Manager Product Certification Nonfood Compounds, Safer Chemistry & Food Equipment (Materials), NSF; “NSF Registration Process for H1 & HX1 Lubricants”
1:45 PM – Break
2:00 PM – Christopher Stabile, Graduate Student, University of Pennsylvania; “Contacts with Tunable Friction Realized via Stiffness Tuning”
2:15 PM – Jian Chang, Graduate Student, University of Pennsylvania; “Furfural Upgrading by Aldol Condensation with Aldehydes and Ketones over Solid-Base Catalysts”
2:30 PM – Break
2:45 PM – Jayna DeMedeiros, Technology Development & Support Manager, Nye Lubricants (FUCHS Group); “Food Machinery Lubricants”
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/840654

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT BY 2/10/2023: Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch: $40 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues)
REGISTRATION AFTER 2/10/2023:

Lecture & Buffet Style Lunch: $45 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues), including walk-in registration
Lecture Only: $20 (includes those attending virtually)

Day-of Registration will be available on 2/16/2023 until 12 PM

We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Student Scholarship Fund

Virtual Hydraulic Fluids Education Program
2023-01-12 13:00 - 15:00 | PA
Register at https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/817729
Program:
1:00 PM Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair, STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15 PM – Bchara Sidnawi, Graduate Student, Villanova University; “Nano/Micro-Particle Deposition: Theoretical Framework, Imaging and Application”
1:30 PM – Qifu Wang, Graduate Student, Villanova University; “On the Visualization of Localized Porous Media deformation during an indentation process”
1:45 PM – Break
2:00 PM – Ricardo Gomes, Technical Service Manager, Evonik Oil Additives; “The Role of Viscosity Index Improvers in High Efficiency Hydraulic Fluids”
Please note: This meeting has been changed to Virtual Only, Meeting link to be Active at 12:45 PM EST
Registration Fee: $20
We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund

Metalworking Fluids: Basics & Industry Trends
2022-11-17 12:30 - 15:30 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
Two industry professionals will be discussing metalworking processes and applications and the chemistry of metalworking fluids.
Program:
12:45 PM Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair, STLE Philadelphia Section
1:00 PM – Dan Domin, Strategic Product Line Manager, Quaker Houghton; “Metalworking processes and applications”
1:45 PM – Break
2:00 PM – Jasreen Kaur, Graduate Student, Lehigh University; “Study of sliding friction and dislocation glide on a Fibrillar interface”
2:15 PM – Break
2:30 PM – James Brooks, Sr. Product Development Specialist, RichardsApex; “The Chemistry of Metalworking Fluids”
Information: A link to the meeting will be provided to all virtual attendees at 8 AM EST and again at 12:30 PM EST on Thursday, November 17th.
Registration:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BY 11/07/2022
Lecture and buffet style lunch: $40 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues)
REGISTRATION AFTER 11/07/2022

Lecture and buffet style lunch: $45 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues) for registrations between Tuesday, November 8th and the meeting on Thursday, November 17th. This includes walk-ins
Lecture only: $20 (includes those attending virtually)

We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund
DAY-OF REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 11/17/2022

Bearing & Synthetic Industrial Gear Oils Education featuring STLE President Dr. Ryan Evans
2022-10-20 12:30 - 15:30 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
The STLE Philadelphia Section encourages all of our members to meet STLE President, Dr. Ryan Evans when he joins us at our October meeting to discuss bearings and provide an update on programming STLE is offering. Please arrive early to say hello to Ryan because he will not be able to stay for the entire meeting due to prior commitments
Program:
12:45 PM Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair, STLE Philadelphia Section
1:00 PM – Dr. Ryan Evans, STLE President and Director of R&D, The Timken Company; “Engineered Bearings and Industrial Motion Components”
1:45 PM – Break
2:00 PM – Abigail Nolin, Graduate Student, University of Delaware; “Controlling Fine Touch Sensations with Materials Chemistry”
2:15 PM – Kavi Patel, Graduate Student Temple University; “A Study on the Interfacial Mechanics of Composite-Coated Surgical Needle Advancing in Tissue”
2:30 PM – Break
2:45 PM – Dr. Shubhamita Basu, North American Product Manager, Industrial Oils, The Lubrizol Corporation; “Meeting Stringent OEM Requirements with Top Tier Synthetic Industrial Gear Oils”
Schedule:
Networking: 11:30 AM
Lunch: 12:00 PM
Hybrid Meeting Starting at 12:45 PM EDT
Registration:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BY 10/10/2022
Lecture and buffet style lunch: $40 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues)
REGISTRATION AFTER 10/10/2022

Lecture and buffet style lunch: $45 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues) for registrations between Tuesday, October 11th and the meeting on Thursday, October 20th. This includes walk-ins.
Lecture only: $20 (includes those attending virtually)

We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund
DAY-OF REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 10/20/2022

Networking Happy Hour at Love City Brewing - Delaware Valley Science & Engineering Multi-Section
2022-07-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Love City Brewing, 1023 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States
The STLE Philadelphia Section invites you to network with representatives from other professional societies including the American Chemical Society (ACS), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChe), Association for Women in Science (AWIS), Chemical Consultants Network (CCN) and Engineers Without Borders. Learn about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, or just to expand your professional network.
The networking session will be held at Love City Brewing in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25th from 5 PM – 7 PM. There is no registration fee.
The event is free to attend. Beer is pay-as-you-go at the bar; light refreshments will be provided.
Please Register Here. We need a headcount in order to get enough refreshments and snacks for everyone.
Hope to see you there!

Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Student Scholarship Fund
2022-06-27 12:00 - 20:00 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
The STLE Philadelphia Section will hold our Annual Golf Outing at Sandy Run Country Club in Oreland, PA, on June 27, 2022. Proceeds from the Golf Outing will benefit our Student Scholarship Fund. In 2021, the Philadelphia Section awarded a total of 13 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students totaling $13,000. Please help us continue this great tradition of supporting local students by joining us for the Golf Outing.
The Golf Outing will begin with a Shotgun Start at 12:30pm, followed by Happy Hour at 5:00pm, Dinner and Awards Ceremonly at 6:30pm.
Additional event and sponsorship details TBA.

CANCELLED - Additive Manufacturing - 4th Annual George Arbocus Education Course
2022-04-07 08:30 - 15:30 | Lehigh University, Iacocca Hall, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
CANCELLED – Registrants will be contacted for reimbursement.
Special Meeting: 4th Annual George Arbocus Education Course – Additive Manufacturing
Special Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM;
Registration/Networking and Continental Breakfast will start at 8:30 AM Meeting fee will include lunch and coffee breaks in the morning and afternoon. An afternoon poster session will feature a 3D printing demo
The STLE Philadelphia Section is proud to announce that the 4th Annual George Arbocus Education Course will be held on Thursday, April 7th from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at Lehigh University’s – Iacocca Hall in Bethlehem, PA. Our April Education course will honor friend George Arbocus and will feature 6 expert speakers on the topic of Additive Manufacturing. The program will be highlighted by a keynote address by Professor Wojciech Misiolek of Lehigh University.
Time Schedule: Meeting begins with an introduction at 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM. The morning program begins at 9:15 AM and concludes at 12:00 PM. A coffee break will take place from 10:45 – 11:00 AM. Lunch will be from 12:00 – 1:15 PM. The afternoon program starts at 1:15 PM and concludes at 2:30 PM. The virtual program will conclude at 2:30 PM. An afternoon poster/networking session will take place from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Featuring: Keynote-Dr. Wojciech Misiolek, Professor of Materials Forming & Processing, Lehigh University; “Engineering, Economical and Societal Challenges in Metal Additive Manufacturing”
Hisham A. Abdel-Aal, Professor, Laboratoire de Mécanique et Procédé de Fabrication, “Additive Manufacturing post maturity: The challenging road to dominance,”
Trevor Verdonik, Graduate Student, Lehigh University; “An Overview of Hybrid Technologies and Their Role in Manufacturing and Repair”
Michael Pires, Graduate Student, Lehigh University; “An Introduction into Additive Manufacturing of Aluminum Alloys AA4046 and AA6061 via Selective laser Melting”
Tim Steber, Regional Sales Manager and Dr. Virginia Osterman, FASM, Corporate Chemist, Solar Atmospheres; “Heat Treating Fundamentals & Vacuum Heat Treating for Additive Manufacturing”
Student Scholarship Winner, Mustafa Rifat, Graduate Student, Penn State University; “Surface finishing of performance critical components resulting from Additive Manufacturing”
Afternoon Poster Session/Networking: Featuring Lehigh University and Including Past Student Scholarship winner, Hannah Spece, Graduate Student, Drexel University
Registration Fees
On-Site: General Admission
$75 by March 30th
$80 between March 31st and April 6th
$90 onsite on April 7th
Virtual Attendance:
$40 By March 30th: limited to the first 25 attendees on a first-come-first-serve basis due to band width issues. A link to access the meeting will be provided to all virtual attendees prior to April 7th.
Students:
$15 by March 30th
$20 between March 31st and April 6th
$25 onsite on April 7th
We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/6/2022
Meeting Location:
Iacocca Hall – 111 Research Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015
Parking: Use Kiosk – $ 1/Hour

Commercial Marketing Forum - Hybrid Meeting
2022-03-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
STLE Philadelphia Commercial Marketing Forum
Hybrid Meeting Starting at 11:00am EST on Zoom
On-site Registration at 10:30am EST / Lunch at 12:00pm EST
Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/656401

Lecture and buffet style lunch: $30 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues)
Lecture only: $15 (includes those attending virtually) We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES: 03/16/2022
ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 03/17/2022

Featuring:
11:00am – Ramesh Navaratnam, Business Manager, Patech North America, “Patech Fine Chemicals: High Performance Novel Esters development from Modeling to Lubricant Application Testing.”
11:30am – Nora Kieffer, Senior Account Executive, ANGUS Chemical; “ANGUS Chemical – Your Partner for Sustainable Growth.”
12:45pm –Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:00pm – Dr. Carl Esche, Global PCMO Technical Manager, Vanderbilt Chemicals; “Commercial Molybdenum Friction Modifiers for Modern Lubricants.”
1:30pm – Claire Lutz, Account Manager, Croda Inc.; “Sustainability for the future – Extending the life of renewable energy & lubricating the next generation of electric vehicles.”
2:00pm – Jan Von Haaren, Global Head of End-Use Metal Working Fluids, BYK Chemie; “A different perspective on additives for industrial lubricants.”
2:30pm – Tiffany Meyers, Technical Application Manager, Clariant Corporation; “Driving change in a changing world: Solutions for Carbon Negativity with Green Ethoxylated Derivatives.”
Location:
Sandy Run Country Club
200 E. Valley Green Road
Oreland, PA 19075
(215) 233-0666
Zoom (a link to the meeting will be shared at 8AM EST on Thursday, March 17th)
Future Meetings:

April 7, 2022: The 4th Annual George Arbocus Education Course on Additive Manufacturing has been rescheduled for Thursday April 7th. Details to follow.

Virtual STLE Philadelphia Technical Program & STLE President Presentation
2022-02-17 13:00 - 15:30 | Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Road, Oreland, PA, 19075, United States
STLE Philadelphia Technical Program on Synthetic Lubricants / EALs & STLE President Presentation
Virtual Meeting & Presentations Starting at 1:00 PM EST
**A link to the meeting will be provided to all registered attendees at 8 AM EST on Thursday, February 17th.**
Register by February 16, 2022 at https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/643828
Registration Fee: $15 (We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund)
Featuring:

1:00pm – Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15pm – Dr. Ken Hope, STLE President, Global PAO Technical Services Manager, Chevron Phillips Chemical; “Status of the STLE & PAO and Electric Applications.”
2:00 PM – Derek Shaffer, Graduate Student, Penn State, “Impact of Small Compositional Changes on Carbides in High Hardness Steel.” Virtual Presentation
2:15 PM – Mehnaz Mursalat, Graduate Student, New Jersey Institute of Technology, “Spherical Powders with Improved Rheology Synthesized by Ball Milling.”
2:30 PM – Hao Dong, Graduate Student, Lehigh University, Title to be Announced Virtual Presentation
2:45 PM – Salvatore Rea, Technical Service Manager, Americas Sales, LANXESS Corporation, “EU Ecolabel for Lubricants: European Approach to Evaluate EALs.”

Location: Zoom (a link to the meeting will be shared at 8 AM EST on Thursday, February 17th)
Future Meetings:

March 17, 2022: Commercial forum program. Hybrid meeting planned at Sandy Run Country Club and through “Zoom.” Details to follow.
April 7, 2022: The 4th Annual George Arbocus Education Course on Additive Manufacturing has been rescheduled for Thursday April 7th. Details to follow.

January 20 2022 Program – STLE Philadelphia Technical Program
2022-01-20 13:00 - 15:30 | PA
Educational Meeting Announcement – January 20 2022 Virtual Only Meeting Starting at 1:00 PM EST
Featuring:
1:00pm – Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15pm – Christelle Chretien, Global Lubricant Project Leader/ NA Lab Manager, Solvay; “ Next-Generation Anti-Wear Development.”
2:00 PM – Mary Pat Reiter, Graduate Student, and Professor Troy Shinbrot, Rutgers University, “Peeling Adhesive Tape to Identify Triboelectric Material Properties.”
2:15 PM – Long Zhu, Graduate Student, Temple University, “Wear study of cubic boron nitride (CBN) cutting tool for machining of compacted graphite iron (CGI) with different metalworking fluids.”
2:30 PM – Turash Haque Pial, Graduate Student, University of Maryland, “Atomistic Simulation of Polyelectrolyte Brush: Relevance for Enhanced Lubrication.”
2:45 PM – Dr. Justin Langston, Technical Service Department Manager, Evonik, “Pour Point Depressants for Modern and Future Lubricant Applications.”
Location: Virtual only
Information: A link to the virtual meeting will be provided to all virtual attendees at 8 AM EST on Thursday, January 20th.
Registration: Lecture only: $15 (includes those attending virtually) We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund.
Register at https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/625398
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES: 01/19/2022

Future Meetings:
Hybrid meetings are planned in 2022 for Thursday, February 17th and Thursday, March 17th at Sandy Run Country Club and through “Zoom.” The March meeting will be our commercial forum program.
The 4th Annual George Arbocus Education Course on Additive Manufacturing has been rescheduled for Thursday April 7th. Details on all programs to follow.

November 18, 2021 Program – STLE Philadelphia Technical Program
2021-11-18 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
Educational Meeting Announcement – November 18, 2021
Hybrid Meeting Starting at 1:00 PM EST
Featuring:
1:00pm – Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15pm – Mark Pastore, Director of Business Development, Santolubes Manufacturing LLC, “Extreme Lubrication – Unique Properties of Polyphenol Ethers.”
2:00 PM – Parker LaMascus, Graduate Student, University of Pennsylvania, “High Performance and Low Viscosity: Mechanisms of Cooperation between Zirconia Nanoparticles and Extreme Pressure Additives.”
2:15 PM – Yiwei Qiang, Graduate Student, University of Pennsylvania, “Role of Polymer Bridging and Entanglement in Toughening Polymer-Infiltrated Nanoparticle Films,” Virtual Presentation
2:45 PM – Neil Canter, Principal, Chemical Solutions, “Challenges and Opportunities for Industrial Lubricants as the Automotive Industry Moves to Electric Vehicles.”
11:30 AM Poster Session, Daniel Delghandi, Undergraduate Student, University of Pennsylvania, “Nanocrystals and Extreme Pressure Additives: A Case Study for a Comprehensive Method of Tribofilm Performance Characterization.”

Location:
Sandy Run Country Club
200 E. Valley Green Road
Oreland, PA 19075
(215) 233-0666

Hybrid Meeting using “Zoom”.
Information:
A link to the virtual meeting will be provided to all virtual attendees at 8 AM EST on Thursday, November 18th.
Registration:
☐Lecture and buffet style lunch: $30 ($20 retirees and unemployed colleagues)
☐Lecture only: $15 (includes those attending virtually) We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund.
Register at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/philadelphiastle/597325 (credit card only)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES: 11/17/2021
ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 11/18/2021
Directions:
Exit PA Turnpike at Fort Washington Exit
Pass toll booth and 309 interchange and make a left at the first light onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Take Pennsylvania Avenue for approximately 1 mile and make a right at the first light onto Camp Hill Rd.
Continue under the viaduct and make the 2nd left onto Valley Green Road
Sandy Run Country Club is approximately ½ mile down on the left hand side
Future Meetings:
Hybrid meetings are planned in 2022 for Thursday, January 20th, Thursday, February
17th and Thursday, March 17th at Sandy Run Country Club and through “Zoom.” The
March meeting will be our commercial forum program. The 4th Annual George
Arbocus Education Course on Additive Manufacturing has been rescheduled for
Thursday April 7th. Details on all programs to follow.

November 18 2021 Program – STLE Philadelphia Technical Program Focus on Synthetic Lubricants/ STLE President’s Update
2021-11-18 12:00 - 15:00 | PA
Educational Meeting Announcement – November 18, 2021
Focus on Synthetic Lubricants/ STLE President’s Update
Hybrid Meeting Starting at 1:00 PM EST with poster session on display at 11:30 AM
Featuring:
1:00 PM – Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair – STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15 PM – Dr. Ken Hope, STLE President, Global PAO Technical Services Manager, Chevron Phillips Chemical; “ Status of the STLE & PAO and Electric Applications.”
2:00 PM – Parker LaMascus, Graduate Student, University of Pennsylvania, “High Performance and Low Viscosity: Mechanisms of Cooperation between Zirconia Nanoparticles and Extreme Pressure Additives.”
2:15 PM – Yiwei Qiang, Graduate Student, University of Pennsylvania, “Role of Polymer Bridging and Entanglement in Toughening Polymer-Infiltrated Nanoparticle Films,” Virtual Presentation
2:45 PM – Mark Pastore, Director of Business Development, Santolubes Manufacturing LLC, “Extreme Lubrication – Unique Properties of Polyphenol Ethers.”
11:30 AM Poster Session, Daniel Delghandi, Undergraduate Student, University of Pennsylvania, “Nanocrystals and Extreme Pressure Additives: A Case Study for a Comprehensive Method of Tribofilm Performance Characterization.”

November 18, 2021 Program – STLE Philadelphia Technical Program
2021-11-18 12:00 - 15:00 | PA

April 15, 2021 Program - STLE Philadelphia Virtual Commercial Forum
2021-04-15 12:30 - 16:00 | PA
Educational Meeting Announcement – April 15, 2021
Virtual Network with the Speakers from 12:30 PM EST – 1:00 PM EST
Program starts at 1:00 PM
Featuring:
1:00pm – Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15pm – Carlos Nazario; North American Grease and Open Gear Product Manager, The Lubrizol Corporation; “ Differentiated Open Gear Lubricant Solutions.”
1:50pm – Paradorn (“Joe”) Rummaneethorn; Graduate Student, University of Pennsylvania; “Electrokinetic phenomena-enabled capture and analysis of subcellular transcriptome.”
2:15pm – Wayne Mackwood; Global Head of Detergent and Grease Technology, Dr. Andrew Keane; Global Marketing Analyst, LANXESS, “LANXESS Hybrid PU-CSC Grease. Patented technology that works harder and lasts longer.”
2:50pm – Dr. Lauren Huffman; Application Technology Leader, The Dow Chemical Company, “Polyalkylene Glycol based Hydraulic Fluids.”
Location: Virtual Meeting using “Zoom”.
Information: A link to the virtual meeting will be provided to all attendees at the time of registration. Once attendees click on the virtual meeting link, they will be randomly placed in a breakout room for networking prior to the start of the program. The breakout sessions will start up at 12:30 PM EST. There will be 5 minute breaks between presentations.
Registration: ☐Lecture only: Fee will be $ 15. We request contributions
be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund.
Register at https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/505246 (credit card only)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 04/14/2021
Future Meeting: Virtual Delaware Valley Multi-Section Networking Event planned for Tuesday,
May 11th 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Details to follow.

March 18, 2021 Program - STLE Philadelphia Virtual Commercial Forum
2021-03-18 12:30 - 15:30 | PA
Educational Meeting Announcement – March 18, 2021
Virtual Network with the Speakers from 12:30 PM EST – 1:00 PM EST
Program starts at 1:00 PM
Featuring:
1:00pm – Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15pm – Gavin Duckworth; VP of National Accounts, Functional Products Inc; “ Using unique polymer and base stock chemistry to enhance automotive and industrial formulations.”
1:55pm – Harnoor Singh Sachar; Graduate Student, University of Maryland; “Hydrogen Bonding Inside Polyelectrolyte Brush-Induced Soft and Active Nanoconfinement.”
2:20pm – Safia Peerzada; R&D Associate Chemist, Munzing North America LP, “Next Generation 3D Siloxane Defoamer Technology for Aqueous Metal Working Fluids and Hybrid Defoamer Technology for Non-Aqueous Lubricants.”
2:55pm – Dr. JoRuetta Ellington; Technical Service Manager, Evonik Oil Additives, “Evonik’s VISCOPLEX Comb Polymers in Taxi Cab Severe Service
Location: Virtual Meeting using “Zoom”.
Information: A link to the virtual meeting will be provided to all attendees at the time of registration. Once attendees click on the virtual meeting link, they will be randomly placed in a breakout room for networking prior to the start of the program. The breakout sessions will start up at 12:30 PM EST. There will be 5 minute breaks between presentations.
Registration: ☐Lecture only: Fee will be $ 15. We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund.
Register at https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/492289 (credit card only)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 03/17/2021
Future Meetings: Second Commercial Forum Program planned for Thursday, April 15th
Details to follow.

February 18, 2021 Virtual Technical Program – Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
2021-02-18 08:00 - 17:00 | PA
February 2021 Program – STLE Philadelphia Virtual Technical Program – Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing

Starting with networking in breakout rooms from 12:30 – 1:00 PM
Program starts at 1:00 PM

Featuring: 1:00pm – Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15pm – Trevor Verdonik; Graduate Student, Lehigh University; “ The influence of interface characteristics and microstructure on stability and wear performance of H13 hot forging tool repair using additive manufacturing techniques: a study in progress.”
2:05pm – Yoliem S. Miranda Alarcón; Graduate Student, Rutgers University; “Development of Antibiotic-Conjugated Gelatin Type-A for Applications in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.”
Meghan Kupratis; Graduate Student, University of Delaware; “Articular Cartilage Geometry and Material Properties Predict Functional Tribomechanics Across Species.”
2:45pm – Dr. Virginia Osterman; Chief Chemist and Tim Steber; Regional Sales Manager and, Solar Atmospheres; “Fundamentals of Vacuum Heat Treating Related to Additive Manufacturing.”

Location: Virtual Meeting using “Zoom”.

Information: A link to the virtual meeting will be provided to all attendees at the time of registration. Once attendees click on the virtual meeting link, they will be randomly placed in a breakout room for networking prior to the start of the program. The breakout sessions will start up at 12:30 PM EST. There will be 5 minute breaks between presentations.

Registration: ☐Lecture only: Fee will be $ 15. We request contributions
be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund.
Register at https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/479705 (credit card only)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 02/17/2021

Future Meetings: Virtual meetings are planned for March – April 2021.
Commercial Forum programs are planned for March and April. Details to follow.

January 21, 2021 Virtual Technical Program – Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
2021-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | PA
January 2021 Program – STLE Philadelphia Technical Program – Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing

Featuring: 1:00pm – Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15pm – Brian Slocum; Managing Director, Design Labs; Director, Additive Manufacturing Lab, Lehigh University; “Additive Manufacturing 101 – A brief history of seven families of AM.”
2:05pm – K. Istiaque Alam; Graduate Student, University of Delaware; “Leveraging Trace Nanofillers to Stabilize Already Low Wear Polymer Interfaces.”
Tomas Babuska; Graduate Student, Lehigh University and Florida State University; “An additive manufacturing design approach to achieving high strength and ductility in traditionally brittle alloys via laser powder bed fusion.
2:45pm – Nils Niemeyer, Manager – Sales and Service, DMG MORI Advanced Solutions, Inc.; “Hybrid Additive Manufacturing.”

Location: Virtual Meeting using “Zoom”.

Information: A link to the virtual meeting will be provided to all attendees at the time of registration. Once attendees click on the virtual meeting link, they will be randomly placed in a breakout room for networking prior to the start of the program. The breakout sessions will start up at 12:30 PM EST. There will be 5 minute breaks between presentations.

Registration: ☐Lecture only: Fee will be $ 15. We request contributions be made to the
STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund.
Register at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/philadelphiastle/471336 (credit card only)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 01/20/2021

Future Meetings: Virtual meetings are planned for February – April 2021. A second Additive Manufacturing program is planned for February. Commercial Forum programs are planned for March and April. Details to follow.

Virtual Commercial Forum - November 19, 2020
2020-11-19 12:30 - 16:00 | PA
Educational Meeting Announcement – November 19, 2020 Virtual Meeting Starting at 1:00 PM EDT
November 2020 Program – STLE Philadelphia Technical Program
Featuring:
1:00pm – Introduction to New Format and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15pm – Paul Hetherington, STLE President, Manager Technical Services Canada, Petro-Canada Lubricants; “ Presidential Update & Emerging Issues and Trends in Tribology & Lubrication Engineering.”
2:15pm – Dr. Fred Passman, Principal, BCA, Bill Woods, Technical Marketing and Training Manager, Pilot Chemical and Dr. Neil Canter, Principal, Chemical Solutions; “How to Remain Safe and Productive When Working with Metalworking Fluids during the COVID-19 Pandemic – An Update.”
Location: Virtual Meeting using “Zoom”.
Information: A link to the virtual meeting will be provided to all attendees at the time of registration. Once attendees click on the virtual meeting link, they will be randomly placed in a breakout room for networking prior to the start of the program. The breakout sessions will start up at 12:30 PM EST. There will be a 15 minute break between presentations.
Registration: ☐Lecture only: Fee will be $ 15. We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund.
Register at https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/442000 (credit card only)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/18/2020
Future Meetings: Virtual meetings are planned for January – April 2021. Additive Manufacturing programs are planned for January and February. Details to follow.

October 15, 2020 Program – STLE Philadelphia Commercial Forum
2020-10-15 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
Educational Meeting Announcement – October 15, 2020 Virtual Meeting Starting at 1:00 PM EDT
October 2020 Program – STLE Philadelphia Commercial Forum
Featuring:
1:00pm – Introduction to New Format and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15pm – Scott Cheng, Team Lead, Lubricants, Ingevity; “ Advances in Sustainable MWF Additives – Ingevity DTO and more.”
2:00pm – Dr. Guido Fries, General Manager, Metall-Chemie; “Metall-Chemie: A German additive supplier for the lubricant industry.”
2:45pm – Acme Hardesty – To Be Announced
Location: Virtual Meeting using “Go to Meeting”
Information: A link to the virtual meeting will be provided to all attendees during the registration process. Once attendees hit the virtual meeting link, they will move to a waiting room and will be invited to join the meeting by the moderator. The meeting will start up at 12:45 PM EDT.
Registration: ☐Lecture only: Fee will be $ 15. We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund.
Register at https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/428663 (credit card only)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/14/2020
Future Meetings: November 19 2020 – STLE President Program + COVID 19 Presentation
Virtual meetings are planned for January – April 2021
Golf Outing: The STLE Philadelphia Section regrets to inform you that the golf outing scheduled for October 2020 was cancelled because of the pandemic. We hope to hold our next golf outing in June 2021. Details will follow. Thank you.

Virtual Commercial Forum - September 17, 2020
2020-09-17 12:45 - 15:30 | PA
Educational Meeting Announcement – September 17, 2020 Virtual Meeting Starting at 1:00 PM EDT
September 2020 Program – STLE Philadelphia Commercial Forum
Featuring:
1:00pm – Introduction to New Format – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15pm – Tyler Housel, Director of Sales – Lexolube and Doug Placek, Global Director Lubricants Division, Zschimmer & Schwarz; “ High Performance Lubricant Components with an Eco-Friendly Profile.”
2:00pm – Christy Henley, VP of Sales, Sea-Land Chemical; “Solutions that Fit”
2:45pm – Dr. Alex Mannion, Technical Service Manager Fuel and Lubricant Solutions, BASF Corporation; “Synative AC LF 420: New generation of low foaming, label-free nonionic emulsifier for Metalworking Fluids”
Location: Virtual Meeting using “Go to Meeting”
Information: A link to the virtual meeting will be provided to all attendees during the registration process. Once attendees hit the virtual meeting link, they will move to a waiting room and will be invited to join the meeting by the moderator. The meeting will start up at 12:45 PM EDT.

Registration: ☐Lecture only: No Charge for this meeting only. The charge for future virtual meetings starting in October will be $ 15. We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund.
Register at https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/408367 (credit card only)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/16/2020

Future Meetings: October 15, 2020 – Commercial Forum Program November 19, 2020 – STLE President Program + COVID 19 Presentation

Golf Outing: The STLE Philadelphia Section regrets to inform you that the golf outing scheduled for October 2020 was cancelled because of the pandemic. We hope to hold our next golf outing in June 2021. Details will follow. Thank you.
