Attend these exclusive workshops for free at Lubricant Expo & The Bearing Show!
Join industry expert Michael D. Holloway for a series of structured, expert-led workshop series designed for maintenance, reliability, and engineering professionals who want practical lubrication knowledge they can apply immediately in plant environments.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, the workshops are an ideal opportunity to deepen your expertise as part of the wider event experience.
❗️Limited availability – only 50 spaces per session. Don’t miss out – register FREE now 👇
📍Workshop Location: Level 3 – Room 321
About Michael D. Holloway
Michael D. Holloway is an author, engineer, and chemist known for his work in lubrication, reliability engineering, and professional training. He is the president of 5th Order Industry and has also been an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Michael established 5th Order Industry as a global leader in competency development for certification training, specialising in customised learning modalities.
Tuesday March 17 | 10:30 – 11:30am
Lubrication Fundamentals: Why Machines Need Oil and Grease
Key Topics:
- Why friction, wear, and heat exist in machines
- The real purposes of lubrication
- Lubrication regimes
- Oil vs grease: what grease actually is
- Common lubrication myths and misconceptions
- Avoiding lubrication failures
Wednesday March 18 | 10:30 – 11:30am
Preventing the Hidden Cause of Most Lubrication Failures
Lubricant Contamination Control, Handling and Application.
Key Topics:
- Contamination as the dominant failure driver
- Proper storage practices
- Lubrication delivery methods
- Relubrication practices
- Cross-contamination risks and prevention
- Preventing lubrication failures before the oil reaches the machine
Wednesday March 18 | 12:30 – 1:30pm
Lubrication in Real Machines: Applying Lubrication Principles to Common Equipment
Key Topics:
- Masterclass on lubrication for varied types of bearings, gears and hydraulics.
- Mastering lubrication for compressors, turbines and engines
- OEM specifications vs field reality
Wednesday March 18 | 2:30 – 3:30pm
Advancing Lubrication and Condition Monitoring
Using Condition Data to Prevent Equipment Failure
Key Topics:
- Lubrication-Related Failure Modes
- Oil Analysis Fundamentals
- Root Cause Thinking
- Designing a Lubrication Program
Certification exam (fee required)
Wednesday March 18 | 4:00-6:00pm in Room 321 on Level 3
The Lubrication Apprentice Technician (LAT) certification may be right for you!
ICML’s new LAT certification is more than an apprentice-level credential: it is also a powerful assessment tool for managers and stakeholders in the industrial lubricant space. Developed to verify foundational knowledge among individuals with minimal training or hands-on lubrication experience, the LAT helps standardize and establish a shared vocabulary within a context of basic concepts and best practices.
Experience the LAT examination yourself at this conference and learn firsthand how this credential can help support improved organizational knowledge and alignment.
Wednesday, March 18, 4:00pm in Room 321 on Level 3, immediately following the workshops. (Allow up to 2 hours for the exam.)
Enter a drawing at ICML’s Booth 427 for a chance to win a free LAT certification examination — a $275 value!
Register and pay for the LAT exam at ICML’s website www.lubecouncil.org. Look for “Detroit, MI 3/18/26” in the session calendar, click “Apply Now” and choose the “paper” exam option. Or scan the QR code below 👇
