Stages
| Stage | Deadline | Designation |
| Stage I | 15 feb. 2008 | Analysis of the alternatives of realization of the experimental models with textured surfaces from the technological and functional point of view |
| Stage II | 15 oct. 2008 | Modeling, design and realization of test rigs for plane and cylindrical textured surfaces and finalization of the textured surface models. |
| Stage III | 15 oct. 2009 | Realization and experimentation of the tribomodels and partially textured bushings |
| Stage III.5 | 15 dec. 2009 | Experiments |
| Stage IV | 15 sept. 2010 | Demonstration of the functionality and utility of the models from the point of view of durability/endurance. Extension possibilities of texturing for thrust bearings. |