{"podcast":{"title":"TribologyTalks","slug":"tribologytalks-7095315","podcast_index_feed_id":7095315,"rss_url":"https://tribologytalks.pcs-instruments.com/podcasts/255129487586/rss.xml","website_url":"https://tribologytalks.podbean.com","image_url":"https://27102173.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27102173/Imported_Podcast_Media/Podcast_Icon_1400x1400_f3aqvb.png","author":"PCS Instruments (dana.miller@pcs-instruments.com)","episode_count":28,"summary":"TribologyTalks is your gateway to understanding the intriguing world of tribology. Our podcast demystifies the fundamentals and explores advanced topics in friction, wear, and lubrication, while spotlighting the latest research and industry trends. Join us for insightful conversations with esteemed guests who bring diverse perspectives and expertise in various areas of tribological research and fields.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T20:20:05.640948+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tribologytalks-7095315"},"episode":{"title":"Friction Chats with Tom Reddyhoff - Part 1","slug":"friction-chats-with-tom-reddyhoff-part-1","published_at":"2025-10-09T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tribologytalks-7095315/friction-chats-with-tom-reddyhoff-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tribologytalks-7095315","url":"https://api-eu1.hubspot.com/podcasts/v1/audio/file.mp3?portalId=27102173&podcastEpisodeId=284908208315&podcastShowId=255129487586&podcastEpisodeFileId=285421672657&podcastEpisodeCrmObjectId=836784678119&podcastEpisodeFileCrmObjectId=838680709315","audio_url":"https://api-eu1.hubspot.com/podcasts/v1/audio/file.mp3?portalId=27102173&podcastEpisodeId=284908208315&podcastShowId=255129487586&podcastEpisodeFileId=285421672657&podcastEpisodeCrmObjectId=836784678119&podcastEpisodeFileCrmObjectId=838680709315","summary":"In this episode of TribologyTalks, CEO Steven Horder sits down with Dr. Tom Reddyhoff, an experimental reader in tribology at Imperial College London. We delve into Tom's journey from mechanical engineering to the specialised field of tribology, exploring how his early experiences and the support from PCS Instruments shaped his research. Tom discusses his groundbreaking work on lubricant additives and laser-textured surfaces, revealing how these innovations can significantly reduce friction in various applications. We also explore the evolving landscape of tribology, particularly the shift towards electric vehicles and the implications for future research. Join us for this enlightening conversation as we uncover the intricacies of friction and its crucial role in engineering advancements.","meta_description":"In this episode of TribologyTalks, CEO Steven Horder sits down with Dr. Tom Reddyhoff, an experimental reader in tribology at Imperial College London. We…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1270,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tribologytalks-7095315/episodes/friction-chats-with-tom-reddyhoff-part-1/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tribologytalks-7095315/friction-chats-with-tom-reddyhoff-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}