1.      Fanuc iRTorch Mate welding torch visual control

Fanuc Robotics Polska sp. z o.o., Wrocław                       

Pavilion 3A, Stand No. 26

FANUC iRTorch Mate allows hands-free TCP (tool center point) calibration, the tip of the welding torch for multiple robots by using specially designed for this purpose stations with built-in iRVision vision system. The station can be connected to any FANUC robot controller equipped with R-30iA or R-30iB because FANUC now equips all of its robotic controllers with autonomous iRVision vision system processor, which is an integral part of the robot controller.

2.    2D TruLaser 5030 Fiber 5kw laser cutting machine

TRUMPF  GmbH + Co. KG, Germany. Submitter: TRUMPF Polska sp. z o.o., sp. k., Warsaw

Pavilion 5, Stand No. 90

2D TruLaser 5030 Fiber 5 kW laser cutting machine. The machine optimizes the use of the high speed of the TruDisk 5001 laser feed. The laser is operated by optical fiber and guarantees high energy efficiency. Laser cutting machine features: energy efficiency – 2 times higher efficiency of the TruDisk 5001 crystalline laser and the option to continue the use of heat, compact size – compact construction of the control cabinet and suction system, greater variety of the material to be cut: cutting of ferrous metal sheets (10 mm), as well as effective machining of laminated sheet metal, minimum downtime: collision protection and the new concept of maintenance (maintenance assistant).

3.      Metrosoft Quartis – measurement software for coordinate measuring machines

WENZEL  Metromec  AG  (part of the WENZEL Group), Switzerland. Submitter:  WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Pavilion 7, Stand No. 24

Metrosoft QUARTIS is the first measurement software that sets the trends of the phenomenal Microsoft® Office Fluent™ user interface technology. Software windows are easy to read, elastic and result-oriented. The results of the measurement are clear and can now be generated even faster and easier. New Microsoft® Office Fluent™, as the Metrosoft QUARTIS user interface, significantly simplifies the use of the advanced features that allow to obtain correct measurement results, impressive inspection reports and reliable statistics that can be obtained even in an even simpler way.

4.      Multipurpose turning milling center

OKUMA CORPORATION, Japan. Submitter: High Technology Machines sp. z o.o., Gliwice

Pavilion 8, Stand No. 22

Intelligent OKUMA MULTUS B300II W multipurpose turning milling center with OKUMA OSP P300S control. OSP P300S numerical control dedicated to multipurpose machine tools. It comprises innovative functions such as thermostability technology which ensures that the work piece dimensions are maintained, anti-collision safety system to prevent collision, even when operating in manual mode, or Mac Navi system that allows optimization of machining parameters in order to eliminate vibration. The system analyzes the vibration during machining and automatically gives machining parameters to eliminate these vibrations (or automatically makes changes, depending on the system’s version). First presentation in Poland.

5.      CoroMill 176 hobbing cutter with replaceable full-profile carbide inserts

Sandvik Coromant, Sweden. Submitter: Sandvik Polska sp. z o.o., Warsaw

Pavilion 7A, Stand No. 10

Hobbing cutters with 4-8 mm modules. The outline of the inter notching is obtained by the continuous edges of the machine cutting inserts. The patented iLock coupling between the cutting insert and the body of the cutter ensures precise and narrow tolerances. The use of the carbide inserts allows high cutting speeds, which far exceed the value of the HSS cutters used. The cutting edge’s durability exceeds many times the durability of the HSS tool. Precision ground cutting inserts. CoroMill 176 can be used in traditional hobbing machines or machining centers and multipurpose machine tools.

6.    Sealing head

Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Cracow

Pavilion 7A, Stand No. 20                             

The head is designed to sealing machines for pharmaceutical and food industries, especially where fast retooling for the wide assortment is required. The characteristic feature of the solution is the connection of the head drive that is executed by a servo motor with a triple-jaw, pneumatic gripper. The use of the servo motor enables precise setting of the sealing parameter and repeatability of the sealing process, and tightness of the sealed packaging.

7.        Chamber washer with closed-circuit heating

EKO-PIL Remigiusz Pilas, Łęgowo

Pavilion 8, Stand No. 16

An industrial chamber washer with closed circuit heating is a universal cleaning system for removing contaminants from the manufacturing process. EKO-PIL cleaners perform washing, rinsing and drying functions in closed-circuits and are therefore environmentally friendly. The revolutionary closed-circuit heating system reduces power consumption by tens of percent.

8.    AVIAturn 50M CNC lathe with an angled bed

Fabryka Obrabiarek Precyzyjnych „AVIA” S.A., Warszawa            

Pavilion 7A, Stand No. 16                                        

A modern CNC lathe with an angled bed is suited for precision and high performance machining of various materials ensuring high versatility of application. The presented machine is perfect for utility companies with a large variety of manufactured details, as well as large manufacturing companies, as well as for high volume and high performance machining – in automotive, aviation, mining etc. The use of the modern control systems – SIEMENS or FANUC – provides ample technological opportunities for processing of complex parts.

List of products awarded with MTP Gold Medal
– Research for Industry 2012

1.          PCA-1 suspended battery drivetrain

HELLFEIER sp. z o.o., Ruda Śląska. Submitter: KOMAG Institute of Mining Technology, Gliwice

Pavilion 3, Stand No. 66

The PCA-1 drivetrain is designed for shunting of the transport units across the suspended rail track. It is adapted for use in potentially explosive surroundings (gas, dust). Battery powered operation eliminates the range limitation thanks to the power cables’ length. It can be used in difficult-to-access areas. The drivetrain is equipped with a braking energy recovery system. It is characterized by a completely neutral impact on the environment.

2.    Gear testing station

University of Technology, Institute of Mechanical Technology, Poznan

Pavilion 7, Stand No. 1

Gear testing station was developed in the circulating power system; it is designed for operational testing of cylindrical gears. These tests allow to identify and quantify the machine run during the processes of gear wearing, which occurs in these specific conditions. The station’s control system allows for seamless transition and adjustment of the parameters during the station’s operation. Remote web access to the control system facilitates the ongoing data stream monitoring during continuous long-term operation.

3.    Silicon particle detectors

Institute of Electron Technology, Warsaw

Pavilion 3, Stand No. 47

A unique technology of silicon particle detectors and detector arrays with p +-n-n + structure for use in radiation dosimetry and exposimetry of nuclear radiation and core testing of transactinides (artificial elements with atomic number > 103). In cooperation with partners from Germany and Switzerland the models of the specialized detectors for neutron dosimeter for radon exposimeter for the COMPACT system, the COLD system and for the TASCA separator were designed and built in the Institute.

4.    IMN Fe/Ni - Bim58 electrode

Non-Ferrous Metals Institute, Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer, Gliwice. Submitter: Non-Ferrous Metals Institute, Gliwice

Pavilion 3, Stand No. 47

Bimetallic electrodes are made of nickel core and low carbon steel jacket. In comparison with NiFe alloy electrodes, these have higher conductivity. These welding electrodes are not subject to overheating. They are designed for welding cast iron according to AWS A5.15 and DIN 8573. These electrodes can be used for repairing cracks in casting and correcting machining flaws. They are provided as covered or uncoated electrodes. The electrode’s preparation process is based on the patent of the Non-Ferrous Metals Institute.

5.    Technology of tungsten recovery from waste materials

Institute for Non-Ferrous Metals, Branch in Legnica, Legnica. Submitter: Institute for Non-Ferrous Metals, Gliwice

Pavilion 3, Stand No. 47        

Sodium tungstate dihydrate, which occurs in the form of white powder, is soluble in water, soluble in ammonia and slightly soluble in most common organic solvents. It is used in organic chemistry as a catalyst in oxidation and reduction reactions in the production of dyes and in textile industry. In organic chemistry it has been used as a catalyst for the epoxidation of alkenes and the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones. It is used as a fireproofing agent and for the treatment of diabetes.

6.    Thermal deformation compensation system propeller axis CNC machine tools

West Pomeranian University of Technology

Pavilion 7, Stand No. 3

The demonstrated system eliminates the negative effect of thermal deformation on the accuracy of drive axle positioning of CNC machine tools. Compensation is performed using the control system implemented in the module, based on data from temperature sensors placed along the lead screw. This solution is for the drive axles of the rotary position transducer pulse. It is characterized by a low cost compared to competitive available magnetic or optical scales.

7.  NOR-STA services supporting for the implementation of norms and standards

POIG Project: Supporting the achievement and assessment of compliance with NOrms and STAndards

(NOR-STA) Department of Software Engineering. Submitter: Department of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Technical University of Gdansk, Gdansk

Pavilion 3, Stand No. 68

Versatile, internationally innovative and available in cyberspace services to support the processes of reaching compliance and assess the compliance with standards. NOR-STA services are implemented by the domestic national and international users for health protection standards and outsourcing safety standard, Common Assessment Framework (CAF) standard, EU regulation on the safety of gas and other infrastructure.

8.    IM MDD-501 DIAGNOSTIC STAND

ITAM Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment, Zabrze

Pavilion 3, Stand No. 47

DiagnoStim MDD-501 is a modern, technologically advanced device for diagnosis and treatment of heart, which uses noninvasive transesophageal or percutaneous electrical stimulation. This device performs all the stimulating functions of the devices previously offered anywhere in the world, and through the integration of additional functional modules it allows independent management of diagnosis and therapy in all clinical conditions.

9.    Wireless, multi-station welding parameter recording system

Institute of Welding, Gliwice

Pavilion 3A, Stand No.  27

The purpose of the system is to simultaneously monitor the parameters of arc welding on many welding stations. The system provides high quality and repeatability of production through the elimination or reduction of deficiencies and reduction of production costs. The modernity of the system consists in the use of wireless networks for communication with the measurement modules. Its construction uses innovative technology developed as part of the research conducted by the Institute of Welding.

10. Automatic special-purpose UR 291 line for the production of the front beam for railway car trucks along with innovative technology of the spatial bending of channel bars

Metal Forming Institute, Poznan

Pavilion 5, Stand No. 3

The modern, ergonomic and efficient line for shaping front beams for frames in railway car trucks along with the technology have been developed by the Institute of Metal Forming, in collaboration with INTERMECH Sp. z o.o.

11. Transportation system based on the use of new methods of coupling the road train and a new generation of hydraulic brake control system for towed vehicles

Industrial Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Poznan

Pavilion 3, Stand No. 6

The transport system uses a unique and the only one in Europe electro-pneumatic-hydraulic brake system according to the PIMR Poznan invention submitted for patent protection. In open trucks, pressure sensors are fitted onto the brake pump, which use the electric signal to control the operation of the trailer’s drum or disc brakes. The brake system is equipped with EBS drive stabilization system that prevents tipping of the trailer, which moves along the curve with excessive speed. The brake system has been two European approvals. In addition, the system utilizes four PIMR inventions, which have obtained patents of the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland. System’s advantages: improved safety and traffic flow, lower noise emission to the environment, improved traction properties of the transport set, increasing the load-bearing capacity of road trains through the use of "goose neck" trailers, reduction of fuel consumption (per year by approximately 75 thousand tons) and reduction of fumes emissions to the environment, a significant reduction of transport time, compared to the transport using a tractor.

12.  “Ekomix” and bentonite-ecomix mixture called “Cermix”

CERTECH Jan Kuca Jerzy Motyka Sp.j.

Niedomice. Submitter: Foundry Research Institute, Cracow

Pavilion 3, Stand No. 22

Ekomix makes it possible to obtain good-quality castings surfaces. It is a component of bentonite mixtures used in casting, synthetic moulding sands, as a bright coal replacement for coal dust. Its content in the sandmix is almost threefold less than that of coal dust, which reduces emissions of harmful gases in the casting process. It largely affects the neutralization of the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

13. Passive composite armor protection

Foundry Research Institute in collaboration with PANCERMET Consortium. Submitter: Foundry Research Institute, Cracow

Pavilion 3, Stand No. 22

The passive composite armor protection, designed by PANCERMET Consortium and the Foundry Research Institute, is highly effective in protecting against low-caliber AP bullets, shrapnel and small firearms bullets. Unique solutions implemented in the design of the armor structure and modern production method make this type of armor strong, yet very light, which greatly affects the reduction of fuel consumption and increases the mobility of the protected objects.