• stimulate the creation and transfer of tribological knowledge.
• promote an understanding of the benefits arising from the application of tribological principles.
• further tribology teaching and research throughout education.
• provide a focal point for practitioners of tribology and for those seeking knowledge of tribology.

These will be progressed through:

• The organisation of conferences, lectures, seminars, training courses and workshops.
• The recognition of high achievement in tribology.
• Communication and collaboration with the Divisions and Groups of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
• External communication and collaboration with learned societies and other organisations with an interest in tribology, Government Departments and the International Tribology Council.
• The support and promotion of the Journal of Engineering Tribology, Part J of the Proceedings of the Institution.
• The development of the Group’s website as a valuable resource for visitors to the site.
• The creation of a database of members with an active interest in tribology.