Projects
The Smart Factory team participates in international, national and contracted research projects spanning Industry 4.0, robotics, AI, digital twins and IoT.
- International Projects -
Key international research collaborations
AI-MATTERS
AI Manufacturing Testing and Experimentation Network for European Industries
Digital Europe Programme, 2023 – 2028
Pan-European testing and experimentation network for AI in manufacturing. Smart Factory leads testing activities within the consortium.
EDIH Ostrava
European Digital Innovation Hub Ostrava
Digital Europe Programme, 2023 – 2026
Test-Before-Invest activities for regional companies: automated cleaning systems, PLC code generation, machine vision for metal mesh counting, production planning optimization.
ENHANCE EUROPE
Energy Harvesting Collectors for Urban Road Pavement
CET Partnership, 2024 – 2027
International consortium with universities and companies from Italy, Germany, Latvia, Romania, Hungary, Finland, Spain and Turkey focused on energy harvesting from road infrastructure.
AI-Controlled Roll Straightening
AI-controlled roll straightening systems & processes
TACR Sigma, 2025 – 2028
Cooperation with Fraunhofer IWU, UVB Technik and German partners on AI-driven control of roll straightening processes in metallurgy.
GUMES
Green Urban Mobility System
TACR Delta 2, 2024 – 2026
Eco-friendly urban mobility system developed with partners FIBRES, Fraunhofer Institut, STRATOS and IDEEMA.
NewHeatIntegrated
New Heat Integration Technologies
TACR CET Partnership
Research on innovative heat integration technologies for sustainable energy systems.
- National Projects -
Major national research grants and programmes
REFRESH
Research Excellence For Region Sustainability and High-tech Industries
OP ST, 2022 – 2027
Large-scale programme supporting research excellence and high-tech industries in the Moravian-Silesian region.
Automated End Gauge Calibration
Automated system for calibrating end gauges
OP TAK, 2026 – 2028 & OP PIK, 2022 – 2023
Development of an automated calibration system for end gauges up to 100 mm with high precision measurement capabilities.
Industry 4.0 & Robotics Platform
Research Platform focused on Industry 4.0 and Robotics
OP VVV, 2018 – 2022
Comprehensive research platform in the Ostrava agglomeration integrating industrial robotics, automation, digital twins and smart manufacturing concepts.
Advanced Mechatronic Systems
Research Centre of Advanced Mechatronic Systems
OP VVV, 2018 – 2022
Research centre focused on advanced mechatronic systems combining mechanical engineering, electronics and intelligent control.
Automated Control System Design
Automated design of control systems by methods of Industry 4.0
OP PIK ITI, 2020 – 2022
Automated design of industrial control systems leveraging Industry 4.0 methods with support of virtual commissioning and digital twin technologies.
Optical & Fibre Sensors
Optical and fibre optic temperature sensors for automotive
MPO TRIO, 2016 – 2019
Research and development of optical-based and fibre optic temperature sensors for harsh automotive environments, including exhaust gas measurement.
- Applied Research for Industry -
Projects realized in cooperation with industrial partners via EDIH, TACR and direct collaboration
PLC Code Generation
Automatic PLC program generation application for Elvac a.s.
Development of a tool for automated generation of PLC programs from high-level specifications, reducing engineering time. Realized via EDIH Ostrava.
Machine Vision for Metal Mesh
Automated counting of expanded metal mesh for Technotron metal s.r.o.
AI-based machine vision system for automatic recognition and counting of metal meshes produced by expanded metal technology. Realized via EDIH Ostrava.
Production Planning
Planning system optimization using Tecnomatix Plant Simulation for NC-LINE a.s.
Optimization of production planning and scheduling using digital twin simulation tools. Realized via EDIH Ostrava.
Automated Cleaning
Automation of breeding box cleaning for CTBC investment s.r.o.
Design of automated robotic system for cleaning breeding boxes in agricultural technology. Realized via EDIH Ostrava.
Modular Camera Illuminator
Innovation of modular illuminator for industrial camera systems.
OP TAK, 2023 – 2025
Development of an innovative modular illumination system for industrial machine vision applications, improving flexibility and image quality.
Rubber-Metal Assembly Robotics
Robotization of metal-rubber product assembly.
TACR TREND, 2019 – 2021
Research into robotization of the complex process of assembling metal products with rubber components for industrial manufacturing.
10+
International projects
30+
National grants
23+
Contracted research (HS/HR)
15+
Applied results & patents