Simulation Tools For The Design Of Safe And Sustainable Lubricants
- Assess lubricant safety and sustainability
- Develop eco-friendly lubricant design
- Collaborate for sustainable materials advancement
SiToLub Open Call for Validators
iTribomat invites SMEs and large companies in the lubricant sector to test our new digital platform for designing safe, sustainable, and high-performance lubricants. Participation is completely free of charge.
Evaluate our digital and experimental services to accelerate your R&D, including virtual performance prediction, computational screening for safer substance replacements, and rapid Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations.

Validation use cases
- Replacement of PFAS
- Substitution of chlorinated paraffins in metalworking fluids (MWFs)
- Substitution of benzotriazole as a corrosion inhibitor
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 6 October 2026
- Notification of results: 15 October 2026
How to apply
Send an email to the project coordinator, Francesco Pagano ( francesco.pagano@tekniker.es ), with the following:
– Your company profile and market sector;
– Your selected use case from the list above;
– A brief description of the operating and working conditions of your lubricant.
Upon receiving your application, we will schedule a brief introductory meeting to discuss your needs and tailor the scope of the services.
Sitolub
Mission
Establishing seamless connectivity among characterization data, simulation models, and data analytics tools

Developing sophisticated models for evaluating lubricant safety, functionality, and sustainability

Employing innovative “data augmentation” techniques to enhance existing databases and experimental data

Sitolub
Our Numbers
01
Handbook
Handbook for SSbD lubricant guidelines
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Modelling
Integrated modelling infrastructure for the SSbD formulation of lubricants
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Plan
Business Plan
4
Years Project Duration


12
Project Partners


