The research group tackles problems of special welding technologies and welding of protective layers, mainly used in the energy industry particularly in processing of municipal waste. The activities of the group are critical of the development of these fields and include following activities. The group investigates various welding methods, including conventional and special technologies. These technologies contain welding, welding of protective layers and thermal cutting of materials. The aim is to optimise processes and achieve high quality welded joints and new welded surfaces. In the area of welding, the team focuses on a creation of protective Inconel welds. The Inconel is known for its high chemical and abrasion resistance when exposed to extreme temperatures and corrosive environments. The group conducts scientific research to better understand welding and welding of protective layers. Their findings help to innovate and improve welding and cladding processes. The research group cooperates with companies to tackle specific challenges and develop new processes and technologies. The outcomes of the collaboration are designed to be implemented and applied in commercial practice and industry. In addition, the research team concentrates on publishing of research papers related to the tackling problematic and presenting its results and findings in research journals and at conferences. This contributes to the development of the whole welding sector. The research team takes part in solving projects within the framework of subsidy programmes and actively participates in their preparation. In the field of protective coatings, the team has already solved and is currently challenging several projects within the framework of tenders issued by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic. The aim of these projects is mainly the implementation of new developed methods and procedures in practice and the promotion of the innovative approach in the industry. The team members cooperate with experts from the University of Defence in Brno, the Alexander Dubcek University of Trencin, the Technical University of Ostrava and other institutions. This cooperation enables to share knowledges and research synergies.

Head of the research team
Ing. Martin Slaný, Ph.D.

Research team
doc. Ing. Josef Sedlák, Ph.D.
Ing. Jan Zouhar, Ph.D.
Ing. Štěpán Kolomý
Ing. Radim Veselský
Ing. Jaroslav Kubíček, IWE