Reliability After Hours: An Evening Inside POLARIS Laboratories

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Join POLARIS Laboratories® for an exclusive evening of technical insights, a laboratory tour and industry networking at our Indianapolis laboratory. Go behind the scenes to see fluid analysis in action, hear from our technical experts and explore how testing and data interpretation can provide valuable insight into equipment and fluid condition.

Attendees will learn about testing capabilities across transformer oil, lubricating oil, diesel fuel, and coolant analysis while connecting with fellow maintenance, reliability, and industry professionals. Enjoy food and drinks along the way as you experience the science behind better reliability decisions. 1 IEEE Professional Development Hour (PDH) will be provided for those that attend this event and complete an evaluation.

Agenda
5:30 PM – Registration Opens
6:00 PM – Food, Drinks & Networking
6:30 PM – Group Rotations: Lab Tour & Technical Presentation
8:00 PM – Event Conclusion

Each group will rotate through a guided lab tour
and a technical presentation.

 Safety Requirements for Lab Tour
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Pants covering ankles
  • No food or drink allowed in the laboratory
  • Safety glasses will be provided

Space is limited to keep each experience interactive and engaging. Registration closes October 26, 2026.


  Date and Time

  Location

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  Registration


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  • 7451 Winton Drive
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • United States 46268
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  • https://polarislabs.com/

  • Co-sponsored by POLARIS Laboratories
  • Starts 26 September 2026 04:00 AM UTC
  • Ends 27 October 2026 04:00 AM UTC
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

David of POLARIS Laboratories

Topic:

Transformer Oil Testing

Biography:

David Koehler is Executive Director, Reliability at POLARIS Laboratories® and a longtime IEEE leader with more than 25 years of experience in the power industry. His expertise includes transformer oil testing, insulating liquid diagnostics and electrical equipment reliability.

Dave of POLARIS Laboratories

Topic:

Lubricant, diesel fuel, coolant, and grease testing

Biography:

Dave is a Product Application Specialist at POLARIS Laboratories® with more than 35 years of experience in power generation, industrial equipment and lubrication engineering. His technical expertise spans oil, diesel fuel, coolant and grease analysis, specialty testing and filter debris analysis. Dave holds CLS and OMA certifications from STLE and MLA I and MLT certifications from ICML.