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Production systems, laser technologies and materials welding - PLAS

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Code Science Field Subfield
2.10.00  Engineering sciences and technologies  Manufacturing technologies and systems   

Code Science Field
T130  Technological sciences  Production technology 

Code Science Field
2.03  Engineering and Technology  Mechanical engineering 
Keywords
distributed production systems, opt-mechatronic systems, product-service systems, laser sources, laser measuring systems, laser machining systems, adaptive control, surface finishing, nondestructive testing, surface integrity, weldability of materials, friction stir welding
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Researchers (81)
no. Code Name and surname Research area Role Period No. of publicationsNo. of publications
1.  32091  PhD Vid Agrež  Technology driven physics  Researcher  2015 - 2021  86 
2.  11905  PhD Aleš Babnik  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2016 - 2018  103 
3.  35329  Boris Bell    Technical associate  2015 - 2016  39 
4.  26556  PhD Zoran Bergant  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  105 
5.  20863  PhD Tomaž Berlec  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  351 
6.  18327  PhD Drago Bračun  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  236 
7.  50469  Silva Brenčič    Technical associate  2018 
8.  06765  PhD Peter Butala  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Retired researcher  2015 - 2021  577 
9.  37400  PhD Marko Corn  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2016 - 2019  35 
10.  38760  PhD Luka Černe  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2016 - 2021  19 
11.  04107  PhD Janez Diaci  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  363 
12.  38152  PhD Miha Finžgar  Systems and cybernetics  Junior researcher  2015 - 2020  21 
13.  10157  PhD Ladislav Grad  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015  82 
14.  36255  Dušanka Grubor Železnik    Technical associate  2015 - 2021 
15.  03551  PhD Janez Grum  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Retired researcher  2015 - 2021  2,269 
16.  10926  PhD Darja Horvat  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2019  64 
17.  51880  Marta Ilešič    Technical associate  2018 
18.  05637  PhD Marjan Jenko  Electronic components and technologies  Researcher  2015 - 2018  157 
19.  50517  Teja Jereb    Technical associate  2017 - 2019  10 
20.  21238  PhD Matija Jezeršek  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2016  375 
21.  53012  Anja Juriševič    Technical associate  2019 - 2021 
22.  18048  Tadeja Kavčič    Technical associate  2015 - 2021  31 
23.  23778  PhD Tomaž Kek  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  157 
24.  52972  Matic Kelvišar    Technical associate  2019 - 2021 
25.  20441  PhD Damjan Klobčar  Mechanical design  Researcher  2015 - 2021  564 
26.  54965  Uroš Klopčič    Technical associate  2020 - 2021 
27.  52343  Jernej Jan Kočica  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Technical associate  2020 - 2021  20 
28.  52526  Peter Kolar    Technical associate  2019 - 2020 
29.  38896  PhD Matjaž Kos  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Technical associate  2017 - 2018  27 
30.  11624  PhD Borut Kosec  Materials science and technology  Researcher  2020 - 2021  976 
31.  53118  Nejc Kozamernik  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Junior researcher  2019 - 2021 
32.  38151  PhD Dominik Kozjek  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  39 
33.  18702  Vane Kralj    Technical associate  2015 - 2016 
34.  05571  PhD Janez Kušar  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  623 
35.  55744  Jaka Lavrih    Technical associate  2021 
36.  37513  PhD Žiga Lokar  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2019 - 2021  37 
37.  39192  PhD Rok Markežič  Mechanics  Junior researcher  2016 - 2020  18 
38.  54774  Matevž Marš  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Junior researcher  2020 - 2021 
39.  37988  PhD Bor Mojškerc  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2019 - 2021  28 
40.  37953  PhD Jaka Mur  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2017 - 2021  52 
41.  50646  Jure Novak  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Junior researcher  2017 - 2018 
42.  36989  Uroš Orthaber  Technology driven physics  Researcher  2017 - 2021  12 
43.  34413  PhD Urban Pavlovčič  Computer science and informatics  Researcher  2015 - 2018  51 
44.  18160  PhD Boštjan Pečnik  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2019  42 
45.  36404  PhD Luca Petan  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2018  12 
46.  35427  PhD Jaka Petelin  Physics  Researcher  2020 - 2021  54 
47.  15646  PhD Rok Petkovšek  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Head  2015 - 2021  273 
48.  55736  Jan Pleterski  Systems and cybernetics  Junior researcher  2021 
49.  28609  PhD Matej Pleterski  Materials science and technology  Researcher  2017 - 2021  70 
50.  17059  PhD Primož Podržaj  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2015 - 2021  201 
51.  33892  PhD Klemen Povšič  Systems and cybernetics  Technical associate  2015  19 
52.  25463  PhD Tomaž Požar  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2020 - 2021  146 
53.  35397  PhD Jaka Pribošek  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Junior researcher  2015 - 2016  19 
54.  55743  Jernej Puc  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Junior researcher  2021 
55.  32078  PhD Dunja Ravnikar  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  21 
56.  18874  Braco Regojević    Technical associate  2015 - 2016 
57.  26144  PhD Lidija Rihar  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2018  171 
58.  36247  Alenka Rogelj Ritonja    Technical associate  2017 - 2019 
59.  51897  PhD Nejc Rožman  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Junior researcher  2018 - 2021  19 
60.  54411  Dominik Rupert    Technical associate  2020 - 2021 
61.  32082  PhD Luka Selak  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  50 
62.  31562  PhD Samo Simončič  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2015 - 2020  31 
63.  34420  PhD Andrej Skumavc  Materials science and technology  Junior researcher  2015  35 
64.  00799  PhD Alojzij Sluga  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015  509 
65.  05210  PhD Marko Starbek  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015  761 
66.  31251  PhD Janez Sušnik  Electric devices  Researcher  2016 - 2020  16 
67.  35440  Marko Šajn  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Technical associate  2019 - 2020 
68.  53506  PhD Aljaž Ščetinec  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Junior researcher  2019 - 2021  32 
69.  33467  PhD Gašper Škulj  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2016 - 2021  52 
70.  54778  Jan Šmalc  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Junior researcher  2020 - 2021 
71.  13026  PhD Roman Šturm  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  329 
72.  34656  PhD Jovan Trajkovski  Mechanical design  Researcher  2016  93 
73.  28906  PhD Uroš Trdan  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  141 
74.  02045  PhD Janez Tušek  Mechanical design  Retired researcher  2015 - 2021  1,116 
75.  12074  PhD Miro Uran  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2016  136 
76.  30914  PhD Rok Vrabič  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  247 
77.  35728  Anja Vrhovec    Technical associate  2015 - 2016 
78.  27630  PhD Uroš Zupanc  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2015 - 2021  33 
79.  30568  PhD Sebastjan Žagar  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2016 - 2021  45 
80.  10897  PhD Matjaž Žnidaršič  Materials science and technology  Researcher  2015 - 2018  77 
81.  50587  PhD Tena Žužek  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Junior researcher  2017 - 2021  28 
Organisations (2)
no. Code Research organisation City Registration number No. of publicationsNo. of publications
1.  0782  University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering  Ljubljana  1627031  29,214 
2.  0209  Welding Institute  Ljubljana  5051398000  1,335 
Abstract
The proposed research program integrates four for the modern manufacturing key research fields. In next, the research topics related to each field are outlined.   Production systems. Research into new manufacturing concepts of distributed manufacturing systems, including structuring and control and based on the principles of autonomy, self-organization, self -earning, cloud manufacturing, internet of things and Big Data will be performed; the principles of product-service systems, on-line monitoring and remote control, production of personalized products will be investigated; applications of mechatronics and cyber-physical systems will be developed; principles of concurrent product developed will be researched.   Laser systems. Development will include fiber and hybrid laser sources which are suitable for high precision machining; and pulsed laser sources with pulse duration in the range of ns and sub-ns. Research of laser measuring systems will include systems for simultaneous 3D shape and color measurement of bodies in real time. Research will also be focused adaptive control of laser systems and on the development of new opto-mechatronic systems based on optical elements with free surfaces, electrically focus-tunable lenses, and microlens arrays.   Laser machining processes, surface modification and non-destructive testing. Research will focus on the development of new laser machiningprocesses related to surfaces modification to improve mechanical properties and their applications. The focus of the research will be on optimizing the various laserprocesses in terms of surface integrity, which requires the study material properties and individual components with regard to material changes caused bythe process parameters. It will be developed a method for non-destructive based on acoustic emission signals. The testing method will be developed for monitoring of die-casting process of reinforced polymeric materials. New challenge will betesting of glued joints of the same or different types of materials by means of ultrasound. Joining of materials. Research will be focused on weldability of dissimilar materials; repair welding of tools to extend the in-service tool life; development of filler materials for repair welding and additive manufacturing; additive manufacturing using a welding robot; friction stir welding and processing; and on different joining technologies.    The proposed topics are highly relevant for advances of manufacturing science as well as for the economic and social development of Slovenia. The research will be conducted in a close relationship with industry. The researchers will also look for cooperation on international projects within the European research initiatives and broader. The research goals will be primary directed into transfer of new knowledge into industry and medicine, as well as in publishing research papers in prestigious scientific journals.
Significance for science
(I) Production systems. The research will build on previous excellent results in the areas of manufacturing system structuring, management of manufacturing complexity, and personalized tools for planning and carrying out medical procedures. Within the program, these results will be upgraded with new theories of distributed manufacturing, focusing on cloud computing and social aspects – the role of humans in the factories of the future. New organizational and business models for product-service systems will be developed, along with associated systems for product personalization such as collaborative environments, adaptive manufacturing systems, and measurement systems. An overview of existing research at home and abroad shows that for the success of the product on the global market the important elements are: time, quality and high added value. Designing a general model of lean six sigma process of concurrent product and process development will require the use of new scientific approaches that will bring together very different concepts.   Within the program section (II) Laser Systems a new generation of laser systems with enhanced capabilities, particularly in respect of energy efficiency, reliability, security and the ability to manufacture new products will be developed. It is expected that the ultrafast fiber lasers will open new fields of micro-and nano manufacturing processes. Developed monitoring methods of laser machining processes will enable optimization of laser processes and spreading to new areas of application. By developing of systems for3D shape and color measurement in real-time, the development of new diagnostic methods, particularly in the areas of orthopedics, pulmonology and dermatology is expected. Furthermore, we expect that the mutual integration of laser measurement and machining systems will enable new solutions to design of small-series and personalized products. Research in the field (III) Laser machining processes, surface modification and non-destructive testing, will yield new insights and their application in the most complex structures. The results will enable accelerated introduction of newer techniques for finishing surfaces in production or in use. Based on the research results it will be possible to conduct a new process with higher quality in terms of surface roughness, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.   (IV) Joining of materials: New findings in the field of joining dissimilar materials will contribute to the development of science and offer high-quality publication in journals with high SCI. We expect that the importance for the development of science will be achieved in the field of joining Al and Cu for the needs of volume production in automotive and electrical industry with the procedures of the hybrid welding, FSW and in repair welding of tools. Institut za varilstvo: The greatest significance for testing of joining of materials research is applicability and optimization of the existing theoretical principles.
Significance for the country
(I) Production systems. The research will be carried out in collaboration with industry, which will allow for direct transfer of research results into industrial practice and, in turn, significantly contribute to the socio-economic development on Slovenia. Furthermore, it will be performed through international projects, and promoted in scientific and professional conferences in Slovenia and abroad. Research in the field of personalization of medical devices will lead to cheaper medical tools, as well as cheaper and more efficient execution of medical procedures. Research results will be included in the eductional process at all levels of study. The lean six sigma process of concurrent product and process development will allow especially small and medium-sized Slovenian companies to (despite the limited human resource potential) successfully develop products – fast, with low cost, high quality and high added value.   Activities of the program section (II) Laser Systems will take place in the wider context of research which is already established with our industrial and medical partners. These are internationally recognized companies (Danfoss, LPKF, RLS, Alpina, Yaskawa, Hidria, etc.) and academic institutions (UKC-LJ , UKC-MB , Golnik Hospital, etc.) that significantly invest into human resources, and into development of new systems, products and services. In this context the Laser Systems allow a general increase of technological knowledge which is further transmitted to all other branches in Slovenia and abroad. The research will also contribute significantly to the creation of new high-added-value jobs. This provides opportunities for a technological breakthrough of Slovenia in the field of high-added-value services and processes. New laser systems will allow considerably lower ejection of products and will speed-up the production process. Further, 3D real time body measurement will enable the introduction of laser measurement systems as part of routine medical tests that will contribute to improving the reliability of treatment. The Slovenia’s international competitiveness in will therfore be significantly increased. (III) Laser machining processes, surface modification and non-destructive testing. Slovenia will achieve higher quality and pricing of products with the introduction of advanced technology surface treatment, and will be a global competitor in this field. These new technologies are widely used worldwide in the automotive and process-chemical industry as well as in the aerospace industry. For Slovenia would represent a huge impact the deployment of these new technologies in the automotive industry and for the manufacture of a variety of metallic implants in medicine.   (IV) Joining of materials: Working closely with industry in R&D of joining technologies at (1) the development of new smaller and lighter multimaterial products with longer in-service life (glow plugs - Hidria AET, commutator – Kolector, joining of different Al alloys), (2) extending the in-service life of industrial tools (toolmakers and foundries), and (3) R&D in the field of friction stir welding and processing for development of superplastic Al alloys will increase: the value added of existing or new products, employability of young people of both sexes, value added per employee, lower power consumption and less emissions and a competitive advantage to companies. The increase in revenues in the industry will increase investment in infrastructure; greater employability will increase consumption and lead to economic growth. Cleaner technologies will enable greater protection of natural and cultural heritage. Institut za varilstvo: There are several top companies in Slovenia, which will gladly use our developed technology on their products. The Welding Institute, which annually participates with over 700 Slovenian companies, is the best link between design and practice.
Most important scientific results Annual report 2015, interim report
Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results Annual report 2015, interim report
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