Our Institute and General Standard Technical Service Co., Ltd. jointly build Lubrication and Friction Research Laboratory.

The signing ceremony for the establishment of the "Lubrication and Friction Research Laboratory" between the Tianjin High-end Equipment Research Institute of Tsinghua University (hereinafter referred to as the "High-end Institute") and the General Standard Technical Service Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "SGS") was held on September 6, 2016 in the conference room of Building 4 of the High-end Institute. Luo Jianbin, president of our institute and academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Yan Lixin, vice president of SGS China and general manager of natural resources business group, signed the cooperation agreement on behalf of both parties. The meeting was presided over by Zhang Xiangjun, vice president of the high-end institute. He Yongyong, executive vice president of the high-end institute, Zhang Xiaoqing and Woodman, vice president of the high-end institute, and Gong Qiang, director of fuel and lubricating oil service of SGS China, attended the signing ceremony.

Lubrication and Friction Laboratory Signing Ceremony Site

On behalf of the high-end institute, He Yongyong welcomed the visit of SGS leaders and introduced the development mode and development direction of the high-end institute to the guests. He congratulated the establishment of the research office and wished the research office greater development in the future. Yan Lixin, vice president of SGS China, said in his speech that this cooperation is a milestone in the lubricating oil inspection and testing industry. Using SGS's fair and scientific third-party lubricating oil testing technology and the friction mechanism research strength of Tsinghua University High-end Institute, this complementary cooperation mode is a new attempt, which can effectively solve the lubrication problems actually encountered by enterprises. He said that he would fully support the construction of the laboratory and put forward the development requirements of "providing professional lubrication and friction solutions for global customers. At the end of the discussion, Academician Luo Jianbin pointed out that the high-end institute adheres to the excellent tradition and style of Tsinghua University and hopes to make full use of SGS's advantages in third-party testing and professional training by virtue of its technical strength in tribology-related fields and the existing research and development and industrial incubation platform, so as to jointly build the lubrication and friction laboratory into a technology solution provider serving the whole country and radiating the whole world. The high-end institute will work with SGS to support the development of the research room in terms of funds, venues and staffing, and finally put forward clear instructions for the work of the research room: down-to-earth, rapid development, and going to the world.

The two sides held a symposium to discuss the development direction of the research office.

After the establishment of the Lubrication and Friction Research Office, the High-end Institute will provide more detailed solutions for equipment wear, oil optimization and advanced lubrication management of enterprises. Complementary advantages will provide enterprises with a full set of services from' physical examination' to' prescribing the right remedy ', thus safeguarding the normal operation of enterprise equipment, reducing maintenance costs and reducing failures.

　　About SGS

SGS is the world's leading inspection, accreditation, testing and certification body and is a recognized benchmark for quality and integrity. The SGS Group has more than 85,000 employees worldwide in more than 1,800 branches and laboratories, forming a global service network. SGSSTC Standard Technology Service Co., Ltd. was established in 1991 by SGS Group and China Standard Technology Development Company, which was affiliated to the former State Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision. After more than 20 years of development, it has built more than 50 branches and more than 100 laboratories throughout the country, with more than 13,000 well-trained professionals.

In China, SGS's service capabilities have fully covered the upstream and downstream supply chains of industry and construction, automobiles, minerals, petrochemicals, agricultural products and food, textiles and clothing and footwear, electronic and electrical, light industrial household, toys and infant products, life sciences, cosmetics and personal care products, medical devices and other industries. Relying on global technology advantages and localized service concepts, we continue to innovate, and through first-class testing and certification services, we are committed to transferring trust between corporate organizations, governments and individuals, and helping local and global customers accelerate business success and enhance sustainable development competitiveness.

Lubrication and Friction Testing Center Report/Hu Zhihong Chart/Zhang Qingchuan