At the heart of Ingram Tribology is a small, professional, and highly adaptable team of experts, who are deeply passionate about the world of tribology.
As a small yet dynamic team, we have the agility to adapt quickly to changing industry landscapes and emerging technologies – so that our clients benefit from the most cutting-edge solutions and research available.
Marc Ingram
Founder/Engineer
Marc has over 10 years experience working in Tribology.
His masters degree in Chemistry and PhD in Engineering (Tribology) helps him easily bridge the gap that so often exists between lubricant formulator and field/test engineer. He has worked with all major oil and additive companies after a successful career at Imperial College, PCS Instruments and Afton Chemical.
Marc has extensive knowledge of all tribology test methods including both standardised and non-standardised lubricant tests. He has designed, modified and improved countless methods, to ultimately aid in the development of new lubricant products.
Lauren McLean
Engineer
Lauren is a highly skilled mechanical engineer with a master’s degree in Materials Engineering from Swansea University. She is working towards a PhD in Materials, relating to oxide layers of steel parts.
At Ingram Tribology Lauren specialises in rolling contact fatigue testing and surface and subsurface analysis of failed parts.
Alongside her technical expertise, Lauren has a love for keeping fit and powerlifting, reflect her energetic nature.
Her adventurous spirit and dedication to excellence make her an invaluable asset to our organization.
Lucy Lopez
Office Manager
Lucy handles Ingram Tribology’s accounts and co-ordinates shipping, ensuring all processes run smoothly. She also manages our training course administration.
When Lucy’s not immersed in office operations, she might be found enjoying the countryside and coastline of West Wales, indulging in culinary delights, or losing herself in the mesmerizing beats of techno music.
Osian Thomas
Jnr Engineer
Osian is an enthusiastic mechanical engineer with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and a master’s degree in Materials Engineering from Swansea University.
Osian works on all projects at Ingram Tribology, especially around the development of new and exciting test methods.
Osian is a keen hiker and builds his own flight simulators.
His highly technical ability and being able to solve complex problems is a great asset at Ingram Tribology.
“Ingram has been very flexible and helpful to adapt the analysis proceedure according to our research question”
Fabrizio Steinebrunner, Igralub AG für Schmiertechnik
Tribological Thinking
Find out about our latest thinking, research, news and more.
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Understanding the Science of Skin Feel: How Biotribology Shapes Cosmetic Perception
The global cosmetics market is valued at a staggering $700 billion per year, encompassing everything from skin creams and shampoos to shower gels and makeup. It’s a fast-paced industry where innovation is essential, especially as brands move toward more sustainable, vegan, and cruelty-free formulations. A product’s success isn’t just about what’s inside the bottle—it’s about…
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🌟 Ingram Tribology Achieves ISO 9001 Certification! 🌟
We are proud to announce that Ingram Tribology has successfully achieved ISO 9001 Certification! This globally recognised certification demonstrates our commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality across all aspects of our operations. It reinforces our dedication to meeting customer and regulatory requirements, and ensures that we continually improve our processes to provide the…
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Introducing Our New Course: Bio-Tribology for Industry
We are excited to launch our latest training course: Bio-Tribology for Industry—designed specifically for researchers and product development scientists in the food, beverage, cosmetics, and medical industries. Why Take This Course? Understanding bio-tribology is essential for developing high-performance products that interact with the human body, whether it’s optimizing the feel of a skincare product, improving…
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🚗⚡ Inspiring Future Engineers with Greenpower! ⚡🚗
The Greenpower Trust is an incredible charity that sparks excitement for STEM careers by giving young people the opportunity to design, build, and race their own electric cars. At Haverfordwest High VC School in Pembrokeshire, an all-female race team is gearing up to compete in the F24 Greenpower series—and we had the privilege of supporting…
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Installation of new electrified MTM at Ingram Tribology ⚡ 🚃 🚘
We have expanded our testing capabilities with the addition of the new MTM-EC (mini traction machine electrical current)! This new instrument allows us to study the effects of electrical currents on lubricated contacts. In our growing electrified world, stray electrical currents can flow through mechanical devices. If the current is high, fluting damage can occur at the…
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Introducing our new testing capability: tackling Electrically induced White Etching Cracks (eWECs)! ⚡🔬 🚗 👨🔧
In today’s increasingly electrified world, machine elements are often located near electric motors and generators, where they can be exposed to stray currents. Electric vehicles and wind turbines are prime examples of where this issue can arise. These stray currents can significantly impact tribological contacts, accelerating subsurface alterations in the steel and leading to premature…
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Gear Micropitting Screening Test
Micropitting is a type of fatigue wear commonly found on gear teeth. The gradual loss of material in the form of small surface pits leads to a change in the geometry of the component; if this is not controlled, it can result in failure of the part. The standardised method of evaluating a lubricants ability…
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Merry Christmas from all of us at Ingram Tribology
Our Christmas card this year depicts the scene of Santa enjoying the drinks left out for him near the fireplace. Santa is trying both port and hot chocolate and notices a distinct difference in the mouthfeel between the two. The port has a drier, thinner feel. Whilst the hot chocolate impacts a smoother, creamier feeling. …
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Check out our first Tribo Gatherings Podcast
We have started a Podcast! Our first guest is Dr. Connor Myant from Imperial College. We discuss biotribology, as related to the testing of food and hip joint failures. We discuss the advances in 3D printing and how Connor moved from Tribology into 3D printing. We discuss all Connors current projects and thoughts for the…