Austrian Centre of Competence for Tribology

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60 Years of Tribology – A Milestone for Science and Industry

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60 Years of Tribology – A Milestone for Science and Industry

On 9 March 1966, H. Peter Jost (†2016) presented the landmark report “Lubrication (Tribology), Education…

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Kick-off Workshop – X-Ray Based Materials Science

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Kick-off Workshop – X-Ray Based Materials Science

AC²T is expanding its research infrastructure with bioXs, an open high-end X-ray station. In addition…

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Christmas Meeting 2025: Reflecting on Achievements and Supporting a Good Cause

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Christmas Meeting 2025: Reflecting on Achievements and Supporting a Good Cause

Our Christmas meeting and celebration offered an opportunity to come together as a team to…

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