Temperature test chamber

Ebert d.o.o., Dimičeva 12, 1000 Ljubljana, www.zwickroell.com

The temperature chamber is used for changing temperature conditions during testing in a wide range from -80˚C to +1200˚C during the performance of tensile, pressure or bending tests and enables the determination of mechanical properties depending on temperature conditions.

It enables measuring temperature directly on the test piece and regulating the temperature of cooling and heating with the aim of providing the temperature of the sample within ±2 K, in line with the ASTM E 139 standard.

The sensors comply with the requirements of the accuracy class 0.5 according to ISO 9513, B-1 and ASTM E 83 in the range up to a maximum of 20µm to at least 25mm.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Zdravko Praunseis

UM, Faculty of Energy Technology, Institute of Energy Technology, Vrbina 18, Krško, room P1

6-axis welding robotic arm with steering control and moveable welding cell on wheels

Daihen Varstroj d.d., Industrijska ulica 4, 9220 Lendava, www.daihen-varstroj.si

The 6-axis robotic arm enables welding of single-pass and multiple-pass welded pipe and angle welding joints in a protective atmosphere of argon and carbon dioxide.

Module for fast X-ray spectral chemical analysis of materials

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TEAM TRADE trgovsko, storitveno in proizvodno podjetje, d.o.o., Kamnik, Team Trade d.o.o.

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With the use of modules H, M and D, the equipment enables fast X-ray spectral analysis of metallic and non-metallic materials, polymers, earths and minerals.

Chemical elements: Ba, Sb, Sn, Cd, Br, Se, Bi, Pb, As, Au, Hg, Zn, Cu, Ni, Fe, Cr, V, Ti, Cl

For XL3, XL2 and XL2-100 series: K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn,

Chemical elements: Ba Sb Sn Cd Ag Pd Zr Sr Rb Pb Se As Hg Au ZnW Cu Ni Co Fe Mn Cr Ti (23)

XL3 series; FXL: Ba Cs Te Sb Sn Cd Ag Pd Mo Zr Sr U Rb Th Pb Se As Hg Au Zn W Cu Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Sc Ca K S (33)

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MICOM ELECTRONICS d.o.o., https://www.intlvac.com/

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MICOM ELECTRONICS trgovina in proizvodnja d.o.o.; https://www.micom.si/

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The equipment for operational control of the traction tower is intended for control of the traction tower with the aim of ensuring efficient production of optical fibres with constant quality with a predetermined outer diameter, circularity and thickness of primary protection. The equipment comprises of measuring instruments ensuring measuring and control technology in all key stages of the process of pulling the optical fibre from the furnace to the winding machine.

All instruments are connected to the central control unit via the EtherCAT communication protocol to ensure constant monitoring of the fibre pulling process from the operator’s position.

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Micom Electronics trgovina in proizvodnja d.o.o.; https://www.micom.si/

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The equipment for applying primary protection enables the application of acrylate to the optical fibre in real time during the pulling process on the traction tower. The system is also equipped with a temperature probe, for better control during application. All key mechanics is made of stainless steel to ensure high rigidity and simple cleaning with solvents, such as alcohol and acetone. The system for applying primary protection is compatible with standard coatings for thermal application as well as coatings for UV curing and supports various dimensions of both input as well as output openings (matrices). The application system enables simple use since it can be mounted to the x-y table in a few simple steps to ensure rough centring of the fibre through the target opening matrix.

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PROTENA d.o.o., https://protena.si/

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JUTRONIC d.o.o., http://www.jutronic.si/si/index.html

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IntlVac Inc.; https://www.intlvac.com/

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The thin film deposition system enables the deposition of high-quality dielectric thin films with physical (vacuum) vapor deposition (PVD), more precisely by means of magnetron sputtering. The system consists of the following subsystems: the vacuum chamber and the vacuum subsystem, subsystem for the insertion of samples, primary subsystem for deposition, secondary subsystem for deposition, gas control subsystem, subsystem for coating thickness control and measurement as well as the software for system control. The primary subsystem for thin film deposition uses the dual reactive magnetron sputtering technology by means of ion bombardment (ion-assisted) and is capable of simultaneous or sequential operation of 2 (two) pairs of cathodes containing two different types of materials (targets). The primary subsystem for thin film deposition can produce multi-layered structures based on thin films, such as narrow bandpass optical filters (e.g. with a medium width of less than 3.5 nm in the visible wavelength range), planar waveguides based on thin films with low losses, anti-reflective coatings and high reflectivity dielectric mirrors. The steering system ensures a closed-loop control system, intended specifically for the controlled deposition of materials.

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KLOE SAS, https://www.kloe-france.com/

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Micro/nano machining and lithographic system with SEM/FIB

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Mikrolux d.o.o.; https://mikrolux.hr/

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The system enables direct micro processing (FIB milling, lithography and thin film deposition system with FIB), electronic lithography, lithography with ion beam and observation of samples with high spatial resolution. The system is composed of a large vacuum chamber, a source of electron beams (SEM), an ion beam source (FIB), detectors, 5-axis computer-controlled sample table, multi-channel system for supplying process gases and a software environment. The system design and set up support the production of lithographic applications with electronic beam, the production of lithographic applications with ion beam, the production of micro and nano structures with ion beam, capturing images of samples with the use of the SEM system in nanometer resolution, capturing images of samples with a scanning system using the ion beam, deposition supported by FIB in a controlled atmosphere.

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Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (system for exploring and analysing the surfaces of thin films)

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MEDILINE mešana trgovska družba, d.o.o. https://mediline.si/

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With the Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCM-D) it is possible to analyse the thickness, mass and viscoelastic properties of the formed thin films, their swelling, affinity for certain analytes and adsorption capacity. QCM-Dis an acoustic method, which works on the principle of measuring the change in resonant frequency of an oscillating quartz sensor. The device allows the use of QCM sensors with a basic resonant frequency of 5 MHz and measuring 7 harmonics or harmonic frequencies as well as the dissipation value in the volt free mode in thin layers adsorption and analysis of thin films, thereby enabling (i) evaluation of mass change and viscoelastic properties as well as (ii) separation between the change in film thickness and the change in viscoelastic properties. QCM-D has the ability to determine the mass of films under 1 ng/cm2. It is possible to continuously capture the entire course of the experiment or the flow of events, independent of the used measurement method or time resolution.

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Silvo Hribernik

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UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor; building G; room G-330

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Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) System (system for exploring and analysing the surfaces of thin films)

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Mikro+Polo d.o.o.  https://mikro-polo.si/

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SPR optical method, where a change in refractive index is detected as a consequence of analyte binding to the surface of the sample. The surface plasmon resonance occurs due to the interaction of polarized light with an electrically conductive layer on an intermediate surface between two media; the formation of plasmons, i.e. oscillation of free electrons in the metal layer reduces the intensity of reflected light at a certain angle known as the resonance angle, proportional to the mass on the surface of the sensor. The Surface Plasmon Resonance System enables the detection and evaluation of molecular interactions of thin films as well as their morphology based on the change in the refractive index, as a result of analyte binding to the surface of the sample.

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Silvo Hribernik

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UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor; building G; room G-330

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Mikrolux d.o.o., http://mikrolux.hr/

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The system for bonding semiconductor and opto-electronic matrices (chips on the substrate) enables the precise application of the adhesive to the desired location as well as positioning of semiconductor components to the bonding site. The included system for picking up and putting down enables precise positioning and orientation of the matrix to the desired spot. The machine is equipped with appropriate magnification for precise positioning of miniature components. What is more, the system enables deep application and placement of components into standard electronic housings, such as TO-92 (TO-CAN) as well as “butterfly”.

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Simon Pevec

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Mikrolux d.o.o., http://mikrolux.hr/

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The system for wire bonding of semiconductor matrices (chips) supports the fastening based on wedge and ball bonds. The system is compatible with gold and aluminium wires. Leading the wire is performed semi-automatically, which means that the system is capable to automatically make a loop after the first bond (across the Z and Y axis) and leading the wire to the second bond may be performed manually. The form of the loop is programmable. The user interface enables the setting of all bond parameters for various types and thicknesses of the wire as well as various types of bonds. The system allows for making bonds in standard electronic housings, such as TO-CAN and Butterfly.

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Simon Pevec

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MICOM ELECTRONICS trgovina in proizvodnja d.o.o.; https://www.micom.si/

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Disco HI-TEC Europe;  https://www.dicing-grinding.com/machines/dicing/

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Linear guides with nanometer resolution

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LRM, trgovina in storitve, d.o.o., https://lrm.si/2020/

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High-resolution linear guides together with drivers, power supplies and all necessary equipment to connect and control them with a personal computer. Linear guides allow for displacements with nanometer resolution. The guides are designed to enable xyz positioning, which means that “xy” linear guides can cover displacements of at least 150 x 150 mm in the horizontal plane and “z” linear is suitable for vertical positioning with possible displacement of up to 100 mm.

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Blaž Kočevar

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Fume hood 1 is a stand-alone fume hood intended for research laboratory work with gases and liquid chemicals. From all four sides, the fume hood is equipped with translucent walls to enable good transparency. 

The lower part of the fume hood also includes a cabinet with a shelf for chemicals and a system for extracting fumes. The extraction is carried out with a fan mounted at the top of the fume hood. The system also includes adequate lights for lighting the interior of the fume hood work surface, a manual fan speed control for extracting fumes, electrical connections as well as a compressed air connection.

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UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, building G, clean room G-105, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor

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Fume hood 2

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Fume hood 2 is a stand-alone fume hood intended for research laboratory work with gases and liquid chemicals. From all four sides, the fume hood is equipped with translucent walls to enable good transparency. 

The lower part of the fume hood also includes a cabinet with a shelf for chemicals and a system for extracting fumes. The extraction is carried out with a fan mounted at the top of the fume hood. The system also includes adequate lights for lighting the interior of the fume hood work surface, a manual fan speed control for extracting fumes, electrical connections as well as a compressed air connection. The fume hood is also equipped with a sink and fittings with connections for hot and cold water for rinsing.

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Nermin Sinanović

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Linear guides with nanometer resolution

Equipment supplier

LRM, trgovina in storitve, d.o.o. https://lrm.si/2020/

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High-resolution linear guides together with drivers, power supplies and all necessary equipment to connect and control them with a personal computer. Linear guides allow for displacements with nanometer resolution. The guides are designed to enable xyz positioning, which means that “xy” linear guides can cover displacements of at least 150 x 150 mm in the horizontal plane and “z” linear is suitable for vertical positioning with possible displacement of up to 100 mm.

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Blaž Kočevar

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UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, building G-1, G-127, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor

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3D laser microscope

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Labena d.o.o.

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Modular clean room

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OPIKAR, klimatizacija in čisti prostori d.o.o., https://www.opikar.com/

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The modular clean room is one space with ceiling distribution of HEPA filtered air, quantitatively adjusted to ensure adequate cascade pressure towards the surroundings. The adequate quantity and filtration of air ensure cleanliness inside the room according to the ISO 7 standard.

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Simon Pevec

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Measuring system for magnetic field mapping as well as establishing inhomogeneity and cracks in magnetic and non-magnetic materials

Model: Magnetic Field Mapping System, MMS-1A-RS

Manufacturer: SENIS magnetic & current measurement, Switzerland

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Amiteh, merilni sistemi, d.o.o., 1231 Ljubljana – Črnuče, https://www.amiteh.com

The measuring system enables 3D scanning of conditions along the surfaces of objects in 4 axes within the area of 570 × 570 × 290 mm. With various types of measuring probes (hall’s, AMR and eddy current probe), it is possible to scan the magnetic field and establish inhomogeneity in electrically conductive magnetic and non-magnetic materials. Various forms of probes and their movement enable scanning along the surfaces of arbitrary geometrical forms as well as in narrow slits. The frequency range of measurements spans from DC to 25 kHz and the measuring range from 50 mT to 2 T with a measurement accuracy of 0.1%. The system enables automatic calibration of the probes’ position and their measurement accuracy. It is controlled from the computer with an application programme which enables the capturing of measured values and their graphic as well as tabular display, processing and analyses.

Prof. Dr Anton Hamler

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The magnetometer is a modularly designed measurement research system enabling the user the characterization of material in various magnetic fields and at different temperatures.

The basic system consists of a superconducting magnet with an integrated insert in which a sample is placed and in which the temperature can be changed. It is completed by a specially designed measuring module for magnetic measurements.

Measurements can be carried out in the range between 1.4 and 700 K, in the fields from 20 mT to 9T.

The magnetometer with a vibration pattern is designed for measuring the direct magnetic moment. The sample vibrates within a constant or slowly changing field. The measurement is used for determining the magnetic hysteresis of material and temperature dependence.

The magnetic susceptibility of material is measured based on the reaction of the sample to an oscillating magnetic field which can range between 1 Hz and 20 kHz. In simple materials and at low frequencies, the magnetic moment of the sample is following the field synchronously. When magnetodynamics is enabled, a phase delay occurs.

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UM, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering UM, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor

Laboratory for analytical chemistry and industrial analysis, room  D2-301, D2-203

UM, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor

Laboratory for analytical chemistry and industrial analysis, room D1-310

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IONTOF GmbH, Haisenbergstraße, 48149 Münster, Germany, website: https://www.iontof.com/

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The time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) instrument presents a unique equipment in Slovenia and the wider area. This instrument ranks the University of Maribor among the important institutions for advanced surface analysis. The latter is of extreme importance for the development of the profession and science as well as presents an important possibility for the cooperation of the University of Maribor with economic operators.

The TOF-SIMS instrument is used for measuring mass spectra on the basis of which we determine the elemental and molecular composition of the surfaces of solids. An important advantage is the possible analysis of inorganic and organic materials that demonstrate conductive or non-conductive properties. What is more, this technique is not used only for analysing the surface of materials in the size class of a few nanometers, but also enables depth profiling which provides us with the information on the chemical composition of the material by its volume. Heating and cooling of samples during analysis is also enabled.

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Mobile system for synchronized fast digital recording of transients

Mobile system for synchronized fast digital recording of transients includes integrated equipment comprising of the following:

1. Main equipment: two identical digital cameras PHOTRON FASTCAM SA-Z type 2100K-M-128GB with ultra-high recording speed up to 2.1 million images/sec at exceptional light sensitivity ISO 50,000 (two-coloured 12-bit) and excellent image quality (up to 1,024 x 1,024 pixels) of the embedded CMOS 1:1 sensor with extremely short aperture time 159 ns, connected with the multi-channel system for capturing digital and analogue measurement data DEWESoft SIRIUSi HS 8x STG+ with a sample rate of 1 MHz as well as adequate software support for capturing and analysing data PHOTRON FASTCAM VIEWER 4 (PFV4) and DEWESOFT-X-PROF.
2. Additional equipment: high-resolution digital camera Canon EOS R with additions, interchangeable high-quality lenses for cameras and photographic camera (35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, 135 mm, zoom 24-105 mm, 70-200 mm) with filters, stands with multi-axis finely adjustable heads for cameras, integrated surface GSVITEC and spot PHOTONIC cold high performance sources of LED lighting with adequate stands and uninterruptible power supply devices.

Prof. Dr Zoran Ren

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FEG SEM with EDX and SXES spectrometer

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High-resolution scanning electron microscope with field emission of electrons JSM IT-800SHL with a resolution of 0.5 nm, equipped with detectors:

• EDX – energy dispersive spectrometer AZtec Live AUTO UltimMax 100 for qualitative and semi-qualitative      microchemical analysis with a 100 mm² active sensor surface;
• SXES spectrometer with ultra-high energy resolution (1.2 eV), parallel x-ray detection, the ability to detect light trace elements (40 ppm B), analysis of the chemical state of transition metals and determining the nature of the chemical bond in compound phases in materials;
• EBSD detector AZtecHKL for crystallographic analysis of phases and extensive microstructural characterization (identification and distribution of phases, characterization of boundary sections and crystal grains, analysis of microdeformation states) with a spatial resolution of 25 nm and analysis surface of several mm²;
• STEM detector for the characterization of transmission samples.

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Prof. Dr Ivan Anžel

Indentation tester Nanotest Vantage

Chemass d.o.o., Merilni sistemi, Baznikova ulica 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana, https://www.chemass.si/

Manufacturer: Micro Materials, https://www.micromaterials.co.uk/

The indentation tester is a device for measuring mechanical properties of substances. We indent the indenter into the surface of the test piece and measure the force F and the indentation depth h. By evaluating the F–h indentation curve, we obtain data on indentation hardness, the indentation elasticity module, the plastic and elastic part as well as yield point. Measurements are carried out in the nano- and micro-area, since we can change the force from only a couple of ten mN up to 30 N. We also perform scratch tests and measure the coefficient of friction. By heating the sample and the indenter up to 400 °C we can define properties depending on the temperature and monitor the time-dependent processes, such as creep.

We can define numerous mechanical properties of all hard substances, especially materials that are air-resistant at testing temperatures of up to 400 °C. At higher loads we obtain the properties of the entire material, at lower loads, however, we measure the properties of thin surface layers as well as microstructural components of only a couple of micrometers.

Prof. Dr Franc Zupanič

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Flexible machining cell for simultaneous 5-axis machining of prismatic workpieces Mazak CV5-500

Equipment supplier

CNC-Pro d.o.o. https://www.cnc-pro.si/

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UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory for intelligent manufacturing systems, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, Slovenia, Room: C-101

1. Sensor equipment for body detection (manufacturer: Xsens, model MVN Human Motion Measurement).

Technical characteristics:

a) 17 wireless sensors with included power module and accompanying adaptive fastening system.

2. Sensor equipment for palm and fingers detection (manufacturer The Manus VR – Xsens Edition).

Technical characteristics:

a) a pair of sensor gloves for the left and right hand (3 DOF tracking of all five fingers per hand),

b) compatibility with the Xsens hardware and software.

3. Software of the equipment for implementing ergonomic analyses of collaborative workplaces:

a) enables data transfer in real time,

b) enables programming in software environments C++ and Matlab,

c) enables integration of hardware with Xsens and Manus equipment

d) enables integration of hardware into the Technomatix Process Simulate software environment.

4. Support hardware for implementing ergonomic analyses of collaborative workplaces:

a) hardware for the analysis of collaborative workplaces in virtual and augmented reality.

Asist. Dr Robert Ojsteršek

Collaborative robotic equipment

mCost d. o. o.

The collaborative robotic equipment comprises of three collaborative robots and the accompanying grippers:

1. Collaborative robot Universal Robots UR3e:

• reach between 300 mm and 550 mm,
• load capacity with extended arm 3 kg,
• number of spatial stages 6 (6 DOF),
• graphical user interface (GUI) with a 12-inch touchscreen.

2. Collaborative robots Universal Robots UR10e:

• reach between 1250 mm and 1350 mm,
• load capacity with extended arm 10 kg,
• number of spatial stages 6 (6 DOF),
• graphical user control unit with a least 12-inch touchscreen.

3. Robotiq 2-Finger 85 Adaptive Gripper:

• length of finger travel 85 mm,
• force of the grip between 20 and 235 N, adjustable,
• gripper load capacity 5 kg.

4. Collaborative 2-Finger Gripper OnRobot RG6 Gripper:

• length of finger travel 160 mm,
• force of the grip between 25 and 120 N, adjustable,
• gripper load capacity 6 kg.

5. Robotic camera, integrated to the robotic wrist Robotiq Wrist Camera.
6. Collaborative Vacuum Gripper OnRobot VG10 Vacuum Gripper:

• gripper for lifting loads of 14 kg,
• suitable for pieces with dimensions between 10×10 mm and 550×550 mm,
• flexible number of vacuum suction cups,
• integrated unit for vacuum creation,
• adaptive knuckles that adjust to the manipulated product.

7. Collaborative gripper for moving smaller objects based on the Van der Waals forces OnRobot Gecko Gripper.

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Intelligent system for time studies and collaborative job posts standardization – Drigus

Software for work and time studies -Normar

Equipment supplier

Drigus Systeme GmbH, Dortmund, Germany, https://www.drigus.de/

PISK d.o.o., https://www.pisk.si/

Presentation of equipment

The Drigus intelligent system for time studies and standardization enables capturing, processing and analysing big data. The obtained time norms serve as a basis for planning, scheduling, calculating and forecasting capacity of the production system.

Hardware – MULTIDATA:

• TFT colour LCD display with illumination and touch sensitivity,
• continuous operation time ≥ 22 h,
• USB communication port,
• suitable for industrial and laboratory environments (dust and water tight as well as resistant to electric and magnetic waves),
• ensuring the protection of research data.

Software enabling the following:

• evaluation of cyclic and non-cyclic times,
• security of measured data,
• the possibility of carrying out several consecutive studies,
• input of photos, graphics and videos,
• integrated compensation time assessment with type statistics and indicators,
• the possibility of using standard extracts and forms,
• the possibility of exporting data to other systems (online/offline).

The Normar intelligent system for work studies enables determining times according to the REFA system with the help of computer support, visualization of results, implementation of numerical analyses and work process optimization. The work studies system complements and supports the Drigus hardware and software. Normar software for work and time studies:

a) enables time recordings by the following methods:

• REFA ≥ 4 h,
• SDD ≥ 2 h,
• MMA ≥ 2 h,

b) automatic evaluation of recordings and time measurements,

c) statistical processing of the entire section and by individual sectors, whereby the programme, according to the desired accuracy of the recording, independently draws attention to individual outstanding values,

d) Wi-Fi protocol for transmitting data,

e) calculation of statistical reliability during a real-time recording,

f) graphic and/or video documentation of the recording,

g) calculation or evaluation of all times spent at work, in real time,

h) automatic update of the package via a network connection,

i) simple archiving and structuring of individual recordings,

j) the possibility of exporting data to PDF or Microsoft Excel,

k) possible integration into existing information systems.

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Cyber-physical production system for I4.0

Model: SC CP LAB STD CFG 8 STAT (408-1) FESTO GmbH & Co KG, Germany

Flexible development, learning and research system Industry I4.0 with 8 application modules CP Lab 408-1

Equipment supplier

FESTO avtomatizacijska tehnika d.o.o. Ljubljana, Blatnica 8, 1236 Trzin

https://www.festo.com/si/sl/

Presentation of equipment

The cyber-physical production system is a development and research learning system for learning about and further developing the concept of Industry I4.0 as well as systems of modern production engineering. Eight autonomously operating workstations which refer in substance to characteristic segments of the production system, such as transformation, cutting-off, recognition, categorisation, assembling, measuring, transport, can be arbitrarily combined into a complex production system. The workstations include all necessary technologies, procedures and components typical for modern manufacturing plants.

Additionally, the powerful industrial development software CIROS® Studio enables 3D modelling, programming and simulation of an arbitrary workstation and the entire system. 3D simulation takes place in real time and includes the simulation of individual physical effects, transport, pipeline connections and energy chains as well as the simulation of limit states and errors. All 3D objects are controlled with an integrated virtual control system that enables realistic experiments and analyses.

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UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory for oil hydraulics, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, 

Room: LaOH S18-19 (Smetanova 18)

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Manufacturing system for cutting and bending sheet metal

• Bodor i7 – manufacturing cell for laser cutting
• Trumpf TruBend 3066 (B26) – computer controlled die bending machine

The Linde electric pallet stacker, type L 14, series 1173, with a duplex telescope; high lift hand-operated, battery forklift for utilising sheet metal

Equipment supplier

Manufacturing cell for laser cutting: Virs d.o.o, https://www.virs.si/

Computer controlled die bending machine: Mastroj d.o.o., https://www.mastroj.si/

High lift hand-operated, battery forklift for utilising sheet metal: LINDE VILIČAR trgovina in svetovanje d.o.o., https://www.linde-vilicar.si/si/

Presentation of equipment

Manufacturing cell for laser cutting: the computer-controlled machine is intended for laser cutting of sheet metal, whereby we can cut a wide range of steel types (also stainless steel) as well as other materials (e.g. aluminium and brass). It is equipped with an ytterbium fibre source of the laser beam with 3 kW in power and a work space of 3048 x 1524 mm². The cutting thickness of sheet metal depends on the type of material and the used cutting gas, whereby nitrogen and oxygen can serve for this purpose. For simple utilisation of the machine with sheet metal it is equipped with a console lift with a load capacity of 500 kg and the accompanying vacuum lifting device for carrying loads up to 400 kg, however, for utilising sheet metal to the machine a high-lift hand-operated battery forklift is used.

The computer-controlled die bending machine: the machine has a working length for sheet metal bending of 2040 mm and allows a thrust force of 660 kN. It is equipped with a modern controller that enables the simulation of sheet metal bending by using the digital twin. The ACB laser takes care of automatic angle measurement and regular compensation of elastic levelling. Accurate positioning of the sheet metal before bending is enabled with a 4-axis system of rear support which enables the coupling of an industrial robot. This way we can get a fully automated manufacturing cell. For a simpler clamping of upper tools, the machine is equipped with a quick hand-operated clamping system. Safety is ensured through the Bend-Guard optical electronic safety device.

Software

Lantek Expert: software for nesting, optimization and automation of CNC programming of machines for sheet metal cutting.

TruTops Boost: software for 2D/3D planning, programming and simulation of sheet metal bending on CNC bending machines.

Equipment keeper

Assoc. Prof. Dr Mirko Ficko

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory for intelligent manufacturing systems, Laboratory for flexible manufacturing systems, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor

Room: C-101

Name of equipment

Laser tracker

FARO Tracker Vantage E6 Max, FARO

Equipment supplier

IB-CADDY d. o. o., Dunajska cesta 106, 1000 Ljubljana

https://www.ib-caddy.com/

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UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor

Room: C-101

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Laser Measuring System for Machine Tools and Coordinate Measuring Machines

PICOSCALE Interferometer V2, SmarAct GmbH

Equipment supplier

SmarAct GmbH, TOBO’S d.o.o.

https://www.smaract.com

https://www.tobos.si/

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Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, Room D1-005

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Machine vision system

• Line camera, racer ral2048-48gm, Basler
• Telecentric lens, TC2MHR096-C, OPTO Engineering
• Industrial computer, IC-3173, National Instruments
• LED coaxial lighting, LT2QOG100-00-X-W-24V, OPTO Engineering

Equipment supplier

ADD Professional Solutions, trgovina in storitve, d.o.o., Opekarniška cesta 15A, 3000 Celje

https://www.add-pros.com/

Presentation of equipment

Equipment keeper

Assoc. Prof. Dr Simon Klančnik

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, Room: C-101

Name of equipment

Cognitive Modular Clamping System for Milling Processes

Halder, Roemheld

Equipment supplier

HALDER norm+technik, trgovina, d.o.o., https://halder.si/

Presentation of equipment

The cognitive modular clamping system enables compatibility and interchangeability between industrial modules in the smart factory by ensuring the position of the workpiece in the device, by positioning and clamping the workpiece to the clamping module, positioning and clamping the clamping module to the pallet system, controlling the stability of the workpiece during processing and by allowing interconnectivity of the system through the sensor-control system with an application for cognitive correction of the milling process. The equipment is intended for the needs of prototype mechanical treatment of the most demanding workpieces with ± 0,002 mm repeatability of clamping of an individual module to the work bench of the machine tool. The clamping system consists of a steel modular T-slot clamping module (set) with a sensor-control system for identifying the position of the workpiece in the clamping device, hydraulic clamping module with an operating pressure of 350 bar, dedicated hydraulic unit with appropriate control for the hydraulic clamping module as well as the NP module of the quick-clamping hydraulic module with an integrated clamping system.

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UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, 

Laboratory for flexible manufacturing systems, Laboratory for mechatronics

Room: A-001 and C-101.

Name of equipment

System for visual monitoring of tool condition and milling process

Equipment supplier

Trilobit, računalniško programiranje d.o.o.

https://trilobit.si/

Presentation of equipment

The system enables measuring the tool wear, detection of damage to the cutting edge, chip geometry control and geometric control of the workpiece together with the hardware for pairing sensors with IoT applications on the sensor cloud. An essential element of the system is the device for integrating numerous sensors (SIM) with open software for the development of high-performance, innovative as well as customized solutions of sensor cloud applications for monitoring the milling process.

The 2D ultra-light and compact visual sensor with 1″ optics, CMOS colour sensor with a resolution of 4,19 megapixels detects tool damage and defects on the surface of the workpiece.

The programmable high-resolution incremental encoder and a highly accurate 3D camera with an appropriate 1″ optics and high measurement speeds is available for inspecting the surface of the workpiece, the cutting discs of the tool and for quick measurements of forms and colour of chips.

Two high-performance laser sensors for measuring distance with high measurement accuracy and a frequency of 80 kHz ensure very accurate measurements of cutting edge wear and the geometry of the workpiece.

Equipment keeper

izr. prof. dr. Uroš Župerl

Equipment location

University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory for mechatronics, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor

Room: A-001.

Laser melting device

Laser sintering device

Ultrasonic metal powder atomizing device

Laser melting device: Device for additive manufacturing (“3D printing”) of metal products with laser melting technology. It is equipped with a 200 W Yb: glass laser and operating space in the dimensions 125 x 125 x 200 mm³ . Layer thickness is adjustable from 0.015 to 0.1 mm. The device is operating with metal powders of a granulation between 0.03 and 0.06 mm and in protective atmosphere, enabling the use of reactive materials. It has an integrated system for material handling which prevents its contamination. The software enables arbitrary alteration of process parameters and through that implementation of various experiments as well as development of new materials for additive manufacturing.

Laser sintering device: Device for additive manufacturing (“3D printing”) of polymer products with laser sintering technology. It is equipped with a 30 W CO2 laser and operating space in the dimensions 240 x 190 x 300 mm3. Layer thickness is adjustable from 0.06 to 0.1 mm. The device operates with polymer powders and in protective atmosphere, which prevents oxidation and ensures the production of fully functional products. The software enables arbitrary alteration of process parameters and through that implementation of various experiments as well as development of new materials for additive manufacturing.

Ultrasonic metal powder atomizing device: Ultrasonic atomizer is a device adapted to operation in laboratory conditions. The core of the device is a plasma arc assembly that emerges between the tungsten electrode and the electrode attached to the sonotrode vibrating with a frequency of 35 kHz. The device enables the production of powders from various metal pre-forms (round poles or wire). Powders have a spherical shape that is required by devices for selective laser melting.

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System for stereo-optical measurement of deformations on material surface GOM Aramis12M

TOPOMATIKA trodimenzionalno skeniranje, optički mjerni sustavi i računalna obrada d.o.o., Ilica 231, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia, www.topomatika.si

The ARAMIS 12M stereo-optical system enables to monitor movements, deformations and stress on the material surface during stress testing with a recording speed between 25 and 100 images per second with 12 mio measuring points. Based on the DIC (Digital Image Correlation) technique, the system performs a fully automatic measurement of movements and deformations in the observed field from 80 x 60 mm² to 910 x 675 mm². The system allows measurement and analysis of 3D movements of the selected discrete points. From the obtained quantities the system calculates stress tensors, movement vectors, speeds and accelerations in individual points. Based on monitoring the deformation response on the surface of spatial elements, the system performs a geometric quantification of points and compares them with points on numerical 3D or/and CAD (Computer Aided Dosing) models. The measuring and control unit controls the measuring process by capturing images and other, to additional digital and analogue signals from other measuring systems and links signals and measuring quantities with the recorded geometry.

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Prof. Dr Nenad Gubeljak

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Equipment supplier

MTS SYSTEMS – S.R.L., Strada Pianezza 289, Torino (TO) CAP 10151, Italy, manufacturer: MTS System, Eden Prairie MN 55344, USA

https://MTS.com/en        MTS Systems

Presentation of equipment

Servohydraulic machines for uniaxial and biaxial flexible testing with standalone actuators enable static and dynamic testing at low and higher temperature on standard and non-standard test pieces of various materials as well as machine components. Installed is the MTS system with two standalone aggregates for ±250 kN and ±100 kN as well as two flexible actuators with a capacity of ±100 kN, all with a displacement of ±75 mm, attached to a common horizontal platform. Hydraulic aggregates have lateral hydraulic bearings enabling testing outside the central axis with additional lateral reaction forces and therefore enabling testing of components that are spatially embedded in different places. Machines are powered with oil under a pressure of 205 bar and a flow of 98 l/min by a hydraulic air-cooled aggregate with an output of 45kW. For testing at low and higher temperature, a temperature chamber is supplied which enables testing on the uniaxial testing machine with a force capacity of ±250 kN and at a temperature from -40°C to +175°C.

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UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova 18, Maribor, Laboratory for machine elements and structures S18-13

Keyence International (Belgium) NV/SA, Bedrijvenlaan 5, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium, https://www.keyence.eu

Manufacturer: Keyence Osaka, Japan

Prof. Dr Nenad Gubeljak

Electronic device for measuring the growth of cracks in metallic materials MATELECT DCM-2 DCPD

LABSYS d. o. o. Prodaja in servis laboratorijske opreme, Cesta na Kurešček 37, SI-1292 Ig, www.labsys.si

Manufacturer: MATELECT LTD 7 Park Place, Newdigate Road, Harefield, UB9 6BX, UK; www.matelect.com

DCM-2 is a modern microprocessor instrument for measuring the depth of cracks in metals during loading. DCM-2 represents the latest version that enables simple calibration and operation.

It uses the method of pulsating direct current (DCPD) which is already a well-established technique and included in the ASTM 647 standard. The technique includes the passing of a constant current through the tested metal and measuring the resulting voltage drop occurring on the sample. The presence of increasing error will change this voltage and by adequate calibration we can obtain an error depth measurement. Characteristic for the DSM-2 instrument is the high stability of current (under 0.01%) according to the set current range as well as operation in 4 voltage ranges from +/-4500mV to +/-45mV with an 0.001% accuracy of the area. The DCM-2 instrument can be synchronized with other measuring systems of servo-hydraulic machines, since it enables synchronization of input voltage from min +/-150mV to max +/-20 V with a frequency from 0.6 Hz to 500 Hz. The measurement can be initiated based on the previously set peak voltage or voltage threshold. Moreover, the device also has BNC outputs, where bits are analogously separated for X,Y and X/Y signals and enable graphical display on the screen with the help of a card.

Prof. Dr Nenad Gubeljak

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Equipment supplier

Optomet GmbH, Pfungstaedter Strasse 92, 64297 Darmstadt, Germany, www.optomet.com 

Presentation of equipment

The infrared laser vibrometer is intended for measuring vibrations on machine’s components and devices. Its design is based on digital short wave infrared radiation (SWIR) technology with a wavelength of 1550nm and output power 10mW. It performs laser short wave infrared scanning with the help of the Mach-Zehnder interferometer and processes data based on the Field-Programmable Gate Arrays-FPGA in real time. The system executes signal generation from a set of predefined functions or its own function. The system is able to visualize live with 3D animation and vibration visualization in single-point mode. Exciting vibrations is possible with a modal hammer equipped with a sensor as well as with vibrometers and electromagnetic vibrations. The maximum scanning angle amounts to 50° in height and 40° in width. The working distance of the sample is between 250 mm and 100 m. The vibrometer measures vibrations with a frequency between 2.5 Hz and 100 kHz. The decoder performs measurements in the 0.0245 m/s to 5 m/s range with a resolution of 12nm/s√Hz.

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UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova 17, Maribor, Laboratory for machine elements and structures, room A-002

Name of equipment

High-frequency pulsator, ZwickRoel Vibrophore 100

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Presentation of equipment

The high-frequency pulsator is primarily used for determining the dynamic strength of engineering materials in the area of high-cycle fatigue. It can also be used for determining static strength as well as fracture mechanics parameters.

Boundary conditions in testing:

•      maximum static load: ± 100 kN
•      maximum dynamic load: ± 50 kN
•      maximum test thickness of flat test pieces: 9 mm
•      maximum test diameter of cylindrical test pieces: 10 mm
•      frequency of fatigue: up to a maximum of 200 Hz 

Equipment keeper

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, room DI-002

Name of equipment

Device for fully automated S2S slot-die coating, rotary screen printing, and NIR drying of flat substrates

Equipment supplier

NSM Nobert Schläfli AG, Mühlethalstrasse 69, 4800 Zofingen, Switzerland

https://nsmz.com

Presentation of equipment

Computer aided automated device for controlled (in surface and thickness) and repeatable sequential mode of one-sided application of coatings on a flat surface (in size of up to DIN A4) with a selected module (rotary screen or  Slot-die) and the possibility of drying with an advanced (quick and low energy) NIR radiation in a continuous sheet-to-sheet (S2S) process. The slot-die module enables the application on surfaces in a width of up 180 mm and in a thickness from several 10 nm to 100 µm (±2,5 µm) by using shim masks of various thicknesses and channel widths. The printing unit enables microscopic alignment of screen positioning (with a built-in camera and monitor), and thus high accuracy (±20 µm) and repeatability (±5 %) in case of successive multilayer coatings with a screen of various perforations and patterns. Dosing of the coating fluid/ink is automated/controlled with an operated injection pump (in case of a slot-die technique) or with pneumatically operated squeegees/knife (in case of a rotary screen). The software enables control of coating (i.e., determining the dosing rate, movement of the substrate, rotation of the screen, setting the thickness of the wet/dry coating, etc.) and drying (power and duration of NIR radiation) as well as operation control (real time monitoring).

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Anton Paar d.o.o. Slovenia, https://www.anton-paar.com/nz-en/about-us/anton-paar-companies/anton-paar-doo/

Prof. Dr Lidija Fras Zemljič