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This FUCHS blog is a gaze into the fascinating world of microbiology, one of the weapons in the battle against bacteria that spoil a cutting fluid’s properties. But also into innovative cutting fluids and their key role in making medical implants.

In the not too distant future, it may not only be your colleagues and customers that talk to you – your lubricants might have something to say as well. This is because digitalization is making machines and lubricants smart, and can even get them to ‘talk’. So the question is, of course: how will your company and your day-to-day life be affected?

Cold, pressure and temperature, but also dirt, energy consumption and viscosity. When it comes to choosing a hydraulic fluid, there are many different aspects to consider. Here we provide some recommendations on efficient, economic lubrication, and hydraulics that take performance to the next level.

Being thin has its advantages, at least it does when it comes to engine oils. In this text we share our thoughts about thin oils, but also about lubricating heavy vehicles in general. Read on to find out about reduced wear, lower fuel consumption and a ‘heated garage in a can’.

The news is full of new electric and hybrid concepts from vehicle manufacturers. At the same time, we are hearing how cities want to ban diesel vehicles on their streets in the not too distant future. These are clear signs that the industry is changing, challenging our ideas of technology, lubrication – and also mobility. Yes, these are certainly exciting times.

There are shortcuts to higher productivity and profitability. One of them is a Plant Survey – a systematic lubrication review focusing on potential savings and efficiencies – without the need for any new investment.

There is a lot to be gained by lubricating correctly – financially, technically and environmentally. Identifying these potential gains is the whole idea behind a Plant Survey; for instance, productivity can be raised by finding out where lubrication is inadequate or being done incorrectly. A Plant Survey includes several different technical services and is based on four stages.

Store and use your lubricants correctly. You have so much to gain. And to help you, I’ve put together ten great practical tips. The little extra effort will pay for itself many times over, making your lubricant management easier, safer and smarter.

Good organization, greater safety, a better overview of what’s happening, and also why it’s happening. There are many benefits to be had by getting your lubricant management in good order. In simple terms it’s all about achieving one thing: making sure the right lubricant is used in the right place, in the right way. And when your lubrication is optimal, it helps to hone your business’s performance and productivity.