Digitization of processes and products is a fundamental aspect of the digital transformation of industry, which enables more efficient and flexible management not only of production systems, but also of entire organizations with the aim of increasing their productivity and reducing production costs. Digitization involves the integration of digital technologies into all management processes in an organization, from production and logistics to marketing and customer service. Research and development activities are also aimed at the implementation of sensors and IoT devices for remote monitoring of the state of production equipment, current stocks and production processes in real time. Use of monitored data to centralize and automate business processes within one MRP/ERP system to ensure better and faster decision-making based on shared documented information.
The composition of the research group is multidisciplinary and, as needed, includes experts from all relevant departments of the Institute of Manufacturing Machines, Systems and Robotics.
Research topics:
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Digital transformation leading to Industry 4.0.
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Creation of digital twins of products, processes and production systems for simulation, testing, optimization, verification and adaptive control purposes.
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Implementation of VR and AR technologies for remote inspection of production systems or training of new workers.
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Development of machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze data to predict and prevent failures of production processes and equipment.
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Development of monitoring systems for the detection of undesirable trends in the monitored parameters of production processes, predicting possible malfunctions of production systems.
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Development of strategies for diagnostic activities, sharing and evaluation of monitored data.
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Advanced analyzes of large data sets to identify patterns and trends in measured data.
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Use of Edge computing for diagnostic data processing directly at the production system.
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Use of AI methods for optimization and adaptive control of production systems.
Examples of solved projects:
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Technologies and tools for digital transformation in engineering
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The new generation of cylindrical grinding machine BUB Multi Plus
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Research and development of a machine tool monitoring unit to support proactive maintenance
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Development of a new RFID label converter using collaborative robots in PROFIPRINT spol. s r.o.
Examples of outputs:
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HOLUB, M.; ANDRŠ, O.; ŠTĚPÁNEK, V.; KROUPA, J.; HUZLÍK, R.; TŮMA, J.; KOVÁŘ, J.; MARADA, T.; BRADÁČ, F. Experimental study of operational data collection from CNC machine tools for advanced analysis. In 2022 20th International Conference on Mechatronics – Mechatronika (ME). 2023. ISBN: 978-1-6654-1040-3.
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HOLUB, M.; ANDRŠ, O.; ŠTĚPÁNEK, V.; KROUPA, J.; HUZLÍK, R.; TŮMA, J.; KOVÁŘ, J.; MARADA, T.; BRADÁČ, F. Experimental study of operational data collection from CNC machine tools for advanced analysis. In 2022 20th International Conference on Mechatronics – Mechatronika (ME). 2023. ISBN: 978-1-6654-1040-3.
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BRAŽINA, J.; KROUPA, J.; ŠTĚPÁNEK, V.; HOLUB, M.; VETIŠKA, J.; BRADÁČ, F.; KOVÁŘ, J.: UVSSR PORTABLE CELL; UVSSR PORTABLE CELL. C1/115. (functional sample)
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VETIŠKA, J.; HOLUB, M.; BRADÁČ, F.; BLECHA, P.; BLECHA, R.; KOLÍBAL, Z.; KOVÁŘ, J.; ANDRŠ, O.; KROUPA, J.; ŠTĚPÁNEK, V.; BRAŽINA, J.; TŮMA, J.; TŮMA, Z.; HUZLÍK, R.; ZUTH, D.; MARADA, T.; KNOFLÍČEK, R.; MAREK, T.; MAREK, J.; JANKOVÝCH, R.: UVSSR CELL. Brno University of technology Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technická 2896/2 616 69 Brno Laboratories C1/118. (other)
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