Applications in the aerospace industry for the development of
optimised components for oxygen control in the aeroplane cockpit (Honeywell,
solenoid body optimised for additive manufacturing).
Development of ultralight communications satellite antennae brackets
(ESA, LK Engineering, Thales Alenia Space).
Weight reduction in reluctance drives (Baumüller Brno, synchronous
motor with surface magnets).
Structured core of magnetic circuit for the reduction of eddy
currents.
The use of topological optimisation to achieve reduced weight and
optimal rigidity.
Use of cold kinetic deposition for the creation of multi-material
architecture.
Applications for the development of surface microgeometry quality
improvements during 3D metal printing; influence of plasma polishing parameters
(STU, Bratislava a Shape Steel a.s.).
Applications in the development of a functional sample;
topologically optimised aerodynamic air absorbers for the aerospace industry
(Koma – Industry s.r.o.).
Applications for the development of moulds with conformal cooling
(SODEKO Tools, s.r.o. a Koma – Industry s.r.o.).
Clamping device for the supply of process liquids to drill body
(patent EPO EP3017907).
Mobile device for cooling of machine tools with exhaustion and
filtration of oil mist (patent EPO EP3006159).
Internally structured shock absorber (RC model aeroplane shock
absorber).
Bionic construction using microrod construction (vehicle pedal).
Hydraulic components for machine tools (lightweight hydraulic cube).
Moulds for the optimisation of the injection cycle using temperature
measurement.
Heat sink with internal structure (heat sink intended for CPU
components).
New production technologies (pilot plant) for the manufacture of
precise openings with the required roughness (MATUŠ Trade, s.r.o.).
Design and development of a prototype of innovative exercising
equipment for women; complete design including metrological verification
(Kuklík s.r.o.).
Prototypes of mining control panels; development and polymer
printing (Ferrit s.r.o.).
Turnstile feeder for the fluidisation of loose material and loose
material fluidisation method.
Fluidisation auger, fluidisation auger transporter and development
of difficult-to-flow material transport mechanisms.
Research into mould construction with conformal cooling for the
production of SLM technologies.
Bionic and topological optimisation of metal structures appropriate
for additive manufacturing.
Design of finishing technologies to the required quality.
Design of manufacturing technology for the finishing of nitrided
surfaces.
New technologies of final machining of cryogenic ball valves DN100
(ARMATURY Group a.s.).
New technology for the production of hardened cutting inserts for
press machine cutting operations (ŠKODA AUTO a.s.).
New technology for mould insert production (INA Lankškroun s r. o.).
New technology for prototype mould production (AUFEER Design,
s.r.o.).
New technology for the production of sockets for the replaceable
inserts of milling tools (PRAMET TOOLS, s. r. o.).
Advanced manufacturing systems including additive
manufacturing
Development of new structural and material solutions for press
moulds. Design of automatic production line for the production of heat
resistant pipes Dinaska Svitavy).
Complex design of process manufacturing technology according to the
digital factory concept for rotor and stator winding (SOPO company).
Highly productive force grinding of shaped surfaces of superalloys
for profile locks of gas turbine blades (PBS Velká Bíteš).
Inconel 738lc superalloy machining using the technology of five-axis
milling for blade banding (PBS Velká Bíteš).
Reinforcing surface layers and increasing the useful life of blades
using a method of vibration shot peening for the company GE Aviation Czech.
OVT repairs of track segments for tracked vehicles and verified
technologies for the production of parts of injection moulds using the WAAM
technology (Kovosvit MAS).
Verified production technology for 2D microstructures using laser
microstructuring.
Patented solution for a rotary diamond machine tool for regular
machining and its production process.
Automated technologies including a robotised workshop for the
production of heat resistant products; vibration casting of refractory
materials by the application of refractory coatings (P-D Refractories a.s.).
Doped surfaces (kinetic doping with accelerated ions) were used in
the testing of patient hypersensitivity at the General University Hospital in
Prague.
Experimental machine for abrasion resistance testing, especially
when pressing heat resistant materials in the Czech Republic (patent).
Optimal structural layout of a new type of press mould (prototype).
Diamond rotary machine tool for regular machining and its production
process (patent).
A prototype (machine result) of optimised machining of a
thin-walled steam turbine blade using a machine from Kovosvit MAS Machine
Tools, a.s.
Verified technology for the finish turning of malleable parts,
applying the technology of variable revolutions to eliminate the generation of
self-excited oscillations in machines from the company TOSHULIN, a.s.
Verified technology for the advanced optimisation of CNC machine
interpolation settings and NC programs that increases machining productivity
for applications in the company TGS nástroje-stroje-technologické služby spol.
s r.o.
Further collaborating companies that make use of the results of our
research in the field of welding: ŠKODA Auto, s.r.o., KSK Česká Třebová s.r.o.,
Solar Turbines EAME s.r.o., KAKPON GmbH, ElmaTech GmbH, Metrostav a.s.; in the
area of additive technologies: Isolit Bravo, Škoda JS, ELDIS TOS Varnsdorf,
Kovosvit MAS Machine Tools, Aero Vodochody, GE Aviation Czech, Wikov; in the
area of metrology and quality control: Carl Zeiss s.r.o., Průša research,
DOOSAN BOBCAT EMEA s.r.o., Mahle Behr, Valeo, Continental Brandys, Robert Bosch
ČB and Bosch Diesel s.r.o., Viva kovárna, Continental Trutnov.
Mechatronics, smart components, NVH
Development of autonomous energy sources for wearable electronics
(Huawei, China).
Inertial simulator for testing automotive pumps (Bosch).
HIL simulator of the parking sensor control unit (Škoda Auto a.s.).
Applications for the development and use of precision-increasing
processes for three-axle machine tools using volumetric compensation
(TAJMAC-ZPS, TOS KUŘIM-OS, TOSHULIN).
Application of methods for the increase of geometric precision using
laser interferometry (TOS Čelákovice).
Applications for the introduction of new processes for the
measurement of large workpieces on a machine tool (Vítkovice Heavy Machinery).
Implementation of new processes for the effective settling of large
workpieces (Slovácké strojírny Uherský Brod).
Static assessment of production lines (Škoda Auto a.s.).
Creation of a digital twin for the phosphate 1 plant (FOSFA).
Innovation of electron microscope bench (DI Industrial).
Detection of direction of rotation of fuel pump drive based on
changes in the magnetic field (Bosch).
Wireless measurement on the rotors of large electrical machines
(ZKL).
Measurement of the ovality of steel rods using a system of laser
sensors (ExactCut).
Optimisation of cutting tools (DormerPramet, SHM, ZPS etc.).
Optimisation of production processes (Festool, Siemens etc.).
Digital twin of production cell – virtual startup (MSV 2019, gold
medal).
Development of turbochargers considering optimum bearing lubrication
(Garrett, PBS Velká Bíteš).
Development of equipment for noise and vibration reduction in turbochargers
(Garrett).
Optimisation of tractor passenger compartment for the purpose of
increasing comfort from NVH parameters (Zetor Tractors).
Development of a high-speed transmission system with the goal of
reducing vibro-acoustic expression for railway transport applications (IG
Watteeuw).
Development of clutches with extended lifespan for application in
railway transport considering their interactions with the transmission system
(IG Watteeuw).
Development of two-speed gearbox with automatic electrohydraulic
shifting (Zetor Tractors).
Vibro-acoustic motor analysis (Škoda Auto a.s.).
Identification of helicopter noise source (PBS Velká Bíteš).
Determination of noise level during transmission (Schaeffler).
Determination of NVH parameters of transmission systems (IG
Watteeuw).
Manufacturing technologies of nanofibrous structures
Development of two production lines for linear composite materials
with nanofibre additives used for example for the development of 3D air and
water filters, surgical thread with a nanofibre component. Testing of the
workability of linear composite materials with nanofibre components in flat
textiles on traditional textile machinery (Nanoprogress cluster).
Development of technologies and devices for the assembly of filters
with nanofibre materials, including controlling software (Nanologix SE).
Development of devices for the production of nanofibres using
centrifugal spinning of polymer solutions for the application of nanofibres to
ball production (Gala a.s.).
Development of a miniature version of a device for the production of
nanofibres using centrifugal spinning of polymer solutions for testing purposes
(Pardam Nano4fibers s.r.o.).
Laboratory device for the production of flat composite nanofibrous
membranes for the development of textile nanomembranes with incorporated
activated charcoal particles, creating a new sorption material (Nanoprogress
cluster).
Design of a functional production line model for the manufacture of
flat composite nanofibrous materials, which was used to produce materials
capturing viruses and bacteria and applied to the production of personal
protective equipment against COVID19. The resulting material was delivered to
the Liberec region for the production of masks and filters. The new device was
capable of producing the material for about 6000 masks a day under laboratory
conditions, or up to 20 000 filters.
Production line for the manufacture of composite materials with
nanofibre content (MSV 2017, gold medal, ITMA Innovation Blok).
Complex production units
Mixing devices and reactors. Over the last 5 years, there were more
than 25 industrial applications in the field of mechanical and hydraulic
mixing, scale-up technologies and devices including the final design of our own
industrial device. Producers and suppliers of equipment and devices: Techmix,
Tenez, Envipur, Monts, ACTHERM, AMCON, ProkopInvest. Project companies and
technology suppliers: Chemopetrol, Sultrade, Intecha, ProjectSoft, HST
Hydrosystémy, IPRA CZ, TCTM. Chemical industry: Draslovka, Unipetrol, Spolana,
Synthesia. Food industry: Medokomerc. Processing industry: Glanzstoff-Bohemia,
Průša Research. Pharmaceutical industry: TEVA.
Hydraulic separation devices. Separation of submicron particles (DHB
Technologies, 2019). Filtration of raw reactive mixture (BorsodChem MCHZ,
2019). Hydraulic separation devices for the separation of coke from quenching
oil in the petrochemical industry (Intecha, 2016 – 2018). TEA filtration for
POX production (Unipetrol RPA, 2016). Design of container technology for sludge
separation (Amcon Europe, 2016).
Devices for the study of the hydraulic characteristics of equipment.
Optimisation of the hydrodynamics of deposited surface layers on transparent
boards (Polycasa, 2018). Intensified viscose and viscose fibre processing
technologies (Glanzstoff Bohemia, 2017-2020). Measurement of the rheological
properties of the delivered samples of collagenous materials on a discharge
rheometer for the design of extrusion heads (Devro, 2016).
Heat exchangers. Analysis of heat gains in the production hall (Dr.
Oetker, 2018). Estimate of the heat gains of select devices and technologies
(Johnson Controls, 2017). Determination of the necessary cooling output of a CK
tank (BohemiaChlad, 2017). Process characteristics of the ST3H heat exchanger
(Tenez, 2016).
Evaporators and crystallisers. Design of the process of KCl and NaCl
fractional crystallisation from a water solution and the conditions to ensure
fractional crystallisation (Smolo, 2018-2019). Design of parameters for a
vacuum crystallisation evaporator (Aquacomp Hard, 2016).
Dryers. Development of a new type of spray dryer with nebuliser head
for the production of nanopowders (DBH Technologies, 2019-2020). Optimisation
of the ionex dehydration process (Membrain, 2017).
Absorption and adsorption devices. A study into changes to an
existing absorption cooling system and recommendations for changes (Synthos
Kralupy, 2018).
Reactors and bioreactors, devices for the hydrothermal pre-treatment
of raw materials. Development of a production line to demonstrate the
production of biochar by thermal decomposition from water treatment plant
sludge (Agmeco, 2018). Development of seals for the mixer shafts of pressurised
containers processing abrasive materials (Monts, 2017). PEI powder production technology
for 3D printing (Průša, 2017). Technologies for expansion distillation of PET
waste (EGI Plus, 2017).