- Metal Forming & Fabricating
- Additive Manufacturing Systems
- Automation/Robotics
- CAD/CAM Software
- Coil Handling Equipment
- Cut-To-Length Lines
- Deburring Machines
- Heat Treating
- Ironworkers
- Laser Cutting Systems
- Oxyfuel Cutting Systems
- Plasma Cutting Systems
- Press Brakes, Panel Benders
- Punch Presses
- Sawing Systems
- Shears
- Stamping Presses
- Tube & Pipe Fabrication
- Turret Presses
- Waterjets
- Welding
- Machining
- Automation/Robotics
- CAD/CAM Software
- Drilling Machines
- Gear Cutting Machines
- Grinding Machines
- Honing Machines
- Horizontal Machining Centers
- Laser Cutting
- Lathes
- Machine Controls
- Milling Machines
- Multitasking Machines
- Ram EDM Machines
- Software
- Turning Centers
- Vertical Machining Centers
- Wire EDM Machines
- Tooling & Workholding
- Measurement & Inspection
- Maintenance
- Safety
- Adjustable Guards
- Body Protection
- Eye and Face Protection
- Fixed Guards
- Foot and Leg Protection
- Hand and Arm Protection
- Head Protection
- Hearing Protection
- Interlocked Guards
- Moveable Barriers and Gates
- Presence Sensing Devices
- Pullbacks/Restraints
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Mats
- Safety Trip Controls
- Self-Adjusting Guards
- Two Hand Controls
- Material Handling
STLE 2026 Annual Meeting
May 17, 2026 - May 21, 2026

Join your peers and the tribology community for the 80th STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition, May 17-21, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA). Each year STLE’s conference showcases some 500 technical presentations, application-based case studies, best practice reports and discussion panels on technical and market trends. Our exhibition and popular Commercial Marketing Forum spotlight the latest products and services of interest to lubrication professionals that come from around the world, representing a full range of the industry’s most prestigious corporate, government and academic institutions.
Don’t miss this premier event where professionals in tribology and lubrication engineering from around the globe come together to share the latest advances, network, and enhance their knowledge. Join us to explore:
- Cutting-edge Technical Sessions covering advancements in lubrication, tribology, and related disciplines.
- Innovative Exhibitions showcasing the latest products and services from leading companies.
- Networking Opportunities with industry leaders, peers, and experts.
- Professional Development Courses to enhance your skills and credentials.
Whether you’re an engineer, researcher, academic, or supplier, the STLE Annual Meeting offers an unmatched opportunity to expand your industry insight and engage with the global tribology community. We look forward to seeing you!