Dr. Trigos is a member of a team of researchers who create a lubricant with titanium dioxide nanoparticle additions that promises to improve machining processes significantly in different industrial sectors.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Federico Trigos is the first research professor from EGADE Business School - Tecnológico de Monterrey to obtain a patent, after collaborating on the invention of a nanolubricant for machining operations.  

This lubricant with titanium dioxide nanoparticle additions promises to improve machining processes significantly in different industrial sectors, from automobile manufacturing to electronic device production.

The patent is the result of the synergy between academia and industry and the hard collaborative work of a team of researchers comprised of Trigos; Laura Peña Parás and Demófilo Maldonado Cortés, from Universidad de Monterrey; and Gilberto Enoc García Acosta, representing Grupo Industrial Blomer and graduate of the Master in Manufacturing Management at EGADE Business School.

“This achievement fills me with great pride. It exemplifies teamwork between a company and research professors from different universities. This invention is expected to have a significant impact on the industry, promoting the competitiveness and growth of Mexican enterprises in the global market,” Trigos stated.

Trigos’ contribution focused on the statistical analysis of the results of the nanolubricant that offers numerous advantages over the conventional lubricants used in machining processes.

Benefits include a significant decrease in friction and wear, longer cutting tool life, improved quality of machined surfaces, and a reduction in production times.

Trigos commented that these improvements help to increase the efficiency and profitability of industrial operations.

The patent was registered under the title "Nanolubricant for Machining Operations" with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), and was promoted by Tecnológico de Monterrey, Universidad de Monterrey, Universidad de Montemorelos, and Grupo Industrial Blomer.

“Federico Trigos’ achievement as the first EGADE Business School professor to obtain a patent underscores the institution’s commitment to fostering research and innovation. EGADE Business School is proud to have outstanding professors like Dr. Trigos, who not only contribute to our students’ education, but also generate concrete solutions to the challenges faced by organizations and society through research,” said Osmar Zavaleta, associate dean of Research at the School of Business and EGADE Business School - Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Before the patent was registered, the research project attained the publication of scientific articles and support from the Innovation Stimulus Program (PEI) of the National Council of Science and Technology (Conacyt).

Trigos is a professor of Business Analytics in the Department of Marketing and Business Intelligence at EGADE Business School and lead researcher of the Transdisciplinary Analysis of Value Chains and Global Opportunities Subject Area Group, within the Research Groups of the School of Business of Tecnológico de Monterrey.