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Tribology and Design 2010 is the 3rd International Conference in a series that originated with two meetings held at Bournemouth University, UK in 2005 and 2007. The Tribology and Design Conference explores the role of technology and design in the broader sense. It brings together colleagues from different disciplines interested in problems of surface interaction and design. The applications covered range from geomechanics to nano problems and from sustainability issues to advanced materials. It has never been so important for the designer to consider product and system durability in relation to reliability and sustainability issues. The topics for discussion also cover studies of tribology in nature and how the resulting lessons can be applied by the designers. Another important theme is the application of tribology in biomechanics, a field in which surface mechanics in general is of fundamental importance. This book contains the papers presented at the Third International Conference, arranged into the following subject areas: Tribology in Space Applications; Reliability in Product Design; Nano-Tribology and Design; Tribology Under Extreme Conditions; Tribology in Geo-Mechanics; Energy Applications; Surface Measurements; Tribology in Biomechanics; Life-Oriented Design; Tribology and Nature; Design Tools; Surface Engineering; Lubricant Design; Test Methods; Advanced Materials; Analytical Studies; Sustainability and Tribology; Product Reliability; Corrosion Problems.