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Advanced Materials and Technologies

FE 02: Temperature test chamber
Name of equipment

Temperature test chamber

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Assoc. Prof. Dr Zdravko Praunseis

Equipment location

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

                       
FE 02: 6-axis welding robotic arm with steering control and moveable welding cell on wheels
Name of equipment

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

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Max. allowed load capacity

6 kg

Max. allowed range

R = max.1.450 mm

Repeatability

± 0.08 mm

Maximum weight

Max.150 kg

Assembly position

Standing and hanging

Maximum speed

Arm J1 [240°/s], J2 [240°/s], J3 [230°/s]; Zglob J4, J5 [430°/s], J6 [630°/s]

Rotation/Upper/Lower arm

Arm J1 [± 170°], J2 [-155° ~ +90°], J3 [-170° ~ + 190°]

Rotation/tilt of the burner

Joint J4 [± 180°], J5 [-50° ~ + 230°]

Rotation

Joint J6 [±360°]

Equipment keeper Assoc. Prof. Dr Zdravko Praunseis
Equipment location UM, Faculty of Energy Technology, Institute of Energy Technology, Vrbina 18, Krško, room P1
                
FE 02: Module for fast X-ray spectral chemical analysis of materials
Name of equipment

Module for fast X-ray spectral chemical analysis of materials

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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)

Equipment keeper Assoc. Prof. Dr Zdravko Praunseis
Equipment location UM, Faculty of Energy Technology, Institute of Energy Technology, Vrbina 18, Krško, room EI-LABEMI

                 

                                             

FERI 03.1: System for processing fibrous raw materials

Name of equipment

System for processing fibrous raw materials

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

The system for processing fibrous raw materials represents an ultrasonic CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine. The latter is an advanced tool combining traditional CNC processing techniques with ultrasonic vibration technology which operates by transmitting high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations (usually in the range between 20 kHz and 50 kHz) to the cutting tool or workpiece, improving the material removal process. These vibrations create rapid fluctuations of small amplitudes, reduce cutting forces and improve the surface finish. Key features include enhanced capabilities of processing hard, fragile materials such as ceramics, glass and composites. Such processing technique enables improved accuracy and surface quality, reduced tool wear due to reduced direct contact and heat production as well as versatility in performing operations such as drilling, milling and grinding with greater efficiency.

Equipment keeper

Simon Pevec

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Enginering and Computer Science, Laboratory for optical fibers, Valvasorjeva ulica 75, Maribor
System for processing fibrous raw materials                         System for processing fibrous raw materials                          Researcher at work
FERI 03.1: Equipment for operational control of the traction tower

Name of equipment

Equipment for operational control of the traction tower

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Boris Macuh

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Laboratory for optical fibers, Valvasorjeva ulica 75, ,Maribor
Equipment for operational control of the traction tower
FERI 03.1: System for applying primary protection to the optical fibre

Name of equipment

System for applying primary protection to the optical fibre

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Boris Macuh

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Laboratory for optical fibers, Valvasorjeva ulica 75, Maribor
FERI 03.1: System for hardening protective fibre coatings with UV LED source

Name of equipment

System for hardening protective fibre coatings with UV LED source

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

System for a uniform hardening process of coatings (primary protection) and paints with UV LED lamp during the process of producing (pulling) optical fibres. The lamp emits UV light evenly with wavelengths around 395 nm and a sufficiently high intensity, therefore it hardens the acrylate coating on the optical fibre.

Equipment keeper

Boris Macuh

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Laboratory for optical fibers, Valvasorjeva ulica 75, Maribor
FERI 03.1: System for applying hermetic protection to the optical fibre

Name of equipment

System for applying hermetic protection to the optical fibre

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

The system enables the application of hermetic protection, such as carbon, gold, aluminium and copper to optical fibres during the production process. It is composed of two subsystems, i.e. a system for applying carbon that is used for the application of carbon protection as well as a system for applying metal protections.

Equipment keeper

Boris Macuh

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Laboratory for optical fibers, Valvasorjeva ulica 75, Maribor
FERI 03.1: Raw material analysis system

Name of equipment

Raw material analysis system

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

The raw material analysis system enables full automated positioning (rotation and longitudinal displacement) as well comprehensive characterization of the fibre raw material structure. The system enables the calculation of the fibre raw material geometry, such as the core diameter, the outer diameter of the fibre raw material and concentricity.

Equipment keeper

Boris Macuh
Name of equipment UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Laboratory for optical fibers, Valvasorjeva ulica 75, Maribor
FERI 03.2: Thin film deposition system

Name of equipment

Thin film deposition system

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Simon Pevec

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, building G, clean room G-105, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor
Thin film deposition system                        Thin film deposition system                        Researcher at work
FERI 03.3: Laser lithography system

Name of equipment

Laser lithography system

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

The laser lithography system enables the production of complex micro and nanostructures with high accuracy and resolution. The system uses a directional laser beam for direct entering of patterns to the substrate coated with photoresist. The key system components include a laser source, beam guiding optics, a table with micrometer resolution for substrate positioning as well as software for management and control. The laser source with a wavelength of 405 nm ensures a coherent and focused beam with a pixel size in 1 µm in focus which enables the production of structures in the size class under 10 µm. The beam delivery optics, including the mirrors and lenses, precisely directs and modulates the laser beam so that it can follow the programmed pattern on the substrate/photoresist.

Equipment keeper

Simon Pevec

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, building G, clean room G-105, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor
FERI 03.3: Micro/nano machining and lithographic system with SEM/FIB

Name of equipment

Micro/nano machining and lithographic system with SEM/FIB

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Vedran Budinski

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, building G, clean room G-105, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor
               Micro/nano machining and lithographic system with SEM/FIB                       Micro/nano machining and lithographic system with SEM/FIB                         Micro/nano machining and lithographic system with SEM/FIB
FERI 03.4: Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation

Name of equipment

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

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Silvo Hribernik

Equipment location

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

FERI 03.4: Surface Plasmon Resonance

Name of equipment

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

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Silvo Hribernik

Equipment location

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

 

FERI 03.5: Die bonding machine

Name of equipment

Die bonding machine

Equipment supplier

Mikrolux d.o.o., http://mikrolux.hr/

Presentation of equipment

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”.

Equipment keeper

Simon Pevec

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, room G-127, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor
FERI 03.5: Wire bonding machine

Name of equipment

Wire bonding machine

Equipment supplier

Mikrolux d.o.o., http://mikrolux.hr/

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Simon Pevec

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, room G-127, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor
FERI 03.5: System for plasma cleaning and etching

Name of equipment

System for plasma cleaning and etching

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

HPT-100 is a high-performance system for plasma etching and cleaning designed for accurate removal of materials and surface treatment in various applications. It operates based on plasma technology, offering exceptional versatility and control. The key technical characteristics include compact design, RF power supply up to 100 W, compatibility with process gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, etc.), precise mass flow controllers for two gases, adjustable pressure and a user-friendly interface for real-time monitoring and control. HPT-100 is ideal for making semiconductors, MEMS production and research institutions in need of reliable and effective tools for plasma treatment of surfaces.

Equipment keeper

Matej Njegovec

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, room G-127, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor
System for plasma cleaning and etching
FERI 03.5: Dicing saw

Name of equipment

Dicing saw

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

Device for precise dicing of wafers up to 152 mm in diameter. A set of diamond wafers enables dicing of various materials such as silicon, glass, lithium niobate, ceramics and many others. Depending on the type of material, the thickness of the cut is between 30 and 200 um and the maximum depth between 500 um and 3 mm. The blades cause little chipping of the edges, and the accuracy of set cuts is under 1 um. The device enables semi-automatic wafer dicing with user settings as well as automatic wafer dicing with pattern recognition for alignment.

Equipment keeper

Matej Njegovec

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, room G-127, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor
Dicing saw                           Dicing saw                          Dicing saw
FERI 03.5: Linear guides with nanometer resolution

Name of equipment

Linear guides with nanometer resolution

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

 

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.

Equipment keeper

Blaž Kočevar

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, room G-127, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor
FERI 03.5: Fume hood 1

Name of equipment

Fume hood 1

Equipment supplier

Kambič d.o.o.

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Nermin Sinanović

Equipment location

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

FERI 03.5: Fume hood 2

Name of equipment

Fume hood 2

Equipment supplier

Kambič d.o.o.

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Nermin Sinanović

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Laboratory for optical fibers, Valvasorjeva ulica 75, Maribor
FERI 03.5: Linear guides with nanometer resolution

Name of equipment

Linear guides with nanometer resolution

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Blaž Kočevar

Equipment location

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

Research equipment: Linear guides with nanometer resolution            Researcher at work

 

 

FERI 03.7: 3D laser microscope

Name of equipment

3D laser microscope

Equipment supplier

Labena d.o.o.

Presentation of equipment

Optical confocal microscope enabling 3D laser scanning of observed structures. On the scanned 3D model it is possible to further perform a series of measurements and analyses. The 3D model can also be exported and used further in CAD tools. The laser enables scanning of optically transparent surfaces like glass, and it is also possible to measure the thickness of transparent films/coatings.

Equipment keeper

Matej Njegovec

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, room G-127, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor
3D laser microscope           Researcher at work
FERI 03.8: Modular clean room

Name of equipment

Modular clean room

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

 

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.

Equipment keeper

Simon Pevec

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, room G-127, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor
FERI 27: System for automated measurement on semiconductor wafers

Name of equipment

System for automated measurement on semiconductor wafers and automated triaxial wire and ball bonding of semiconductor wafers as well as assembly of integrated circuits

Equipment supplier

Amitech d.o.o. (https://www.amiteh.com), FormFactor (https://www.formfactor.com), TPT (https://www.tpt-wirebonder.com)

Presentation of equipment

The equipment enables work in the field of microelectronics or the process of integrating analogue and digital electronics to the level of integrated semiconductor circuits or chips, the life cycle of which includes many phases from design and measurement checks, prototype integrated semiconductor circuits analysis, microelectronic building blocks characterization and modelling to design debugging, reliability analysis, temperature control, qualification measurements, production tests and final encapsulation into electronic component housings as well as heterogeneous microelectronic systems. In all mentioned development phases of semiconductor technologies, the ability to perform precise measurements directly on the semiconductor wafer is of key importance since the obtained information from an individual phase is vital for all subsequent development phases. With its technical specifications, the equipment ensures speeding up the planning cycle from the first designs to the first electronic measurements on prototypically produced integrated circuits and heterogeneous microelectronic systems.

Equipment keeper

Assist. Prof. Dr Iztok Kramberger

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Laboratory for Electronic and Information Systems, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor
Research equipment                          Research equipment                        Research equipment
FERI 31.1: Scanner for 3D vector visualization of the magnetic field

Name of equipment

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

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Anton Hamler

Equipment location UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, building G, room G-104, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor
                            
FERI 31.2: Magnetometer

Name of equipment

Magnetometer, Cryogen Free Measurement System (CFMS), CRYOGENIC Ltd, www.cryogenic.co.uk

Equipment supplier

Amiteh, merilni sistemi, d.o.o., Brnčičeva ulica 13, Ljubljana, 1231 Ljubljana-Črnuče

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Assist. Prof. Dr Mislav Trbušić

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Koroška cesta 46, Maribor, room G-103

Magnetometer, Cryogen Free Measurement System (CFMS)  Magnetometer, Cryogen Free Measurement System (CFMS)   Magnetometer, Cryogen Free Measurement System (CFMS)   Magnetometer, Cryogen Free Measurement System (CFMS)  Researchers

     Magnetometer, Cryogen Free Measurement System (CFMS)            Magnetometer, Cryogen Free Measurement System (CFMS)            Magnetometer, Cryogen Free Measurement System (CFMS)

FKKT 02.1: Multi-channel potentiostat/galvanostat/impedance analyzer
Name of equipment
Multi-channel potentiostat/galvanostat/impedance analyzer MultiPalmSens4
Equipment supplier KEFO, kemija in farmacija, d.o.o., Brnčičeva ulica 29, SI-1231 Ljubljana-Črnuče, https://www.kefo.si
Presentation of equipment The multi-channel potentiostat/galvanostat/impedance analyzer MultiPalmSens4 consists of 18 independent PalmSens4 potentiostats. All independent channels enable to choose between nine current ranges from 100 pA to 10 mA and have a potential range of ±10 V. They all enable measurements of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy with a maximum frequency of 1 MHz. Each channel is equipped with a memory capacity of 8 GB, which means that measurements are stored automatically. The MultiPalmSens4 multi-channel potentiostat is controlled by MultiTrace software which enables individual or simultaneous use of each channel. The multi-channel potentiostat can also be used as a polypotentiostat. This means that we can use several working electrodes, one auxiliary electrode and one reference electrode in the same electrochemical cell at the same time. In this case, all working electrodes perform the same measurement. MultiPalmSens4 enables numerous voltammetric, pulse, amperometric, galvanostatic techniques as well as potenciostatic/galvanostatic impedance spectroscopy.
Equipment keeper
Prof. Dr Matjaž Finšgar
Equipment location

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

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

                                          
FKKT 02.1: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
Name of equipment X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
Equipment Supplier Kratos Analytical, Shimadzu
Presentation of equipment X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is an equipment for surface analysis by means of which we can determine the elemental composition and the element environment – oxidation state and chemical bonding of elements. It will be used for advanced analyses and studies of various materials. It is used for both smooth and rough surfaces of thin layers as well as for more complex powders and fine particles, for the analysis of surface atomic layers of materials with a thickness of a couple of μm. It enables automatic XPS angular resolution measurement, heating and cooling the sample as well as depth profiling of organic substances by using the technology of clusters and monoatomic argon ions.
Equipment keeper
Prof. Dr Matjaž Finšgar
Equipment Location

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

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

                  

 

FKKT 02.1: Advanced technique of time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS MS/MS) for studying the chemical composition of materials

Name of equipment

Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS), M6, IONTOF GmbH, Münster, Germany

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Assoc. Prof. Dr Matjaž Finšgar

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, room D1-310
                         
FS 01: Mobile system for synchronized fast digital recording of transients
Name of equipment

Mobile system for synchronized fast digital recording of transients

Equipment supplier  DEWESoft d.o.o., Gabrsko 11a, SI-1420 Trbovlje, https://dewesoft.com/
Presentation of equipment

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.
Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Zoran Ren

Equipment location UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, room S18-17: LACE-X testing system

                   

 

                    

FS 04: High-resolution scanning electron microscope

Name of equipment

FEG SEM with EDX and SXES spectrometer

Equipment supplier

SCAN d.o.o., http:www.scan.si

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Ivan Anžel

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova 17, Maribor, Laboratory for Materials Forming, room B-014, B-015

                                                         

                                                                     

FS 05: Experimental system for compounding nano and macrostructural polymer composites and metallic glasses
Name of equipment Experimental system for compounding nano and macrostructural polymer composites and metallic glasses
Equipment supplier  Kobis inženiring, proizvodnja in trgovina d.o.o; http://www.kobis.si/
Presentation of equipment The experimental system for compounding nano and macrostructural polymer composites and metallic glasses enables basic research regarding the synthesis of polymer composites, metallic glasses as well as metallic and ceramic dust mixtures. The modular concept of the system offers the study of process parameters’ impact on the microstructure and characteristics of composites, study of the geometry of snails regarding the homogeneity of mixtures, mixing mechanism and kneading, study and measuring rheological characteristics of composite melts, study of the impact of additives (stabilisers, lubricants, antioxidants, UV stabilisers, pigments, etc.) on the characteristics of melts, the impact of technological parameters on the homogeneity of melts, the impact of crystallisation on the structure and characteristics of metallic glasses. The system also enables to study the characteristics of polymer composite mixtures – polymer alloys for recycling as well as the fabrication of precursors for 3D printing and injection moulding.
Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Ivan Anžel

Equipment location UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, room B-013

                                          

 

                    

FS 07: Indentation tester Nanotest Vantage
Name of equipment

Indentation tester Nanotest Vantage

Equipment supplier 

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

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Franc Zupanič

Equipment Location UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, room B-010

                   

 

                  

FS 09.1: Flexible machining cell for simultaneous 5-axis machining

Name of equipment

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/

Presentation of equipment

The machining cell is intended for machining complex forms of products with cutting and incremental transformation processes. It is equipped with a steering for simultaneous 5-axis machining, whereby the rotations in B axis and C axis direction are performed by the machine table. The working area covers the workpieces up to a diameter of 500 mm and up to a height of 320 mm, whereby the maximum load on the workbench is 200 kg. The main spindle enables high-speed processing, since it has a capacity of 18,000 rpm and at the same time, in the case of unlimited duration of use, the drive output amounts to 11 kW. The tool magazine has 30 tool positions with a HSK-A63 fitting. It has three modes of coolant supply, i.e. through or next to the spindle as well as by flushing the working space and simple management is provided with the Mazatrol SmoothX user interface.

Equipment keeper

Assoc. Prof. Dr Mirko Ficko

Equipment location

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

                      Researcher at work: Flexible machining cell for simultaneous 5-axis machining                         Flexible machining cell for simultaneous 5-axis machining
FS 09.1: Sensor equipment, hardware and software for ergonomic analysis of the collaborative workplace
Name of equipment
Sensor equipment, hardware and software for ergonomic analysis of the collaborative workplace
Equipment Supplier Axiom Tech, računalniško svetovanje in programiranje, d.o.o.
Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Asist. Dr Robert Ojsteršek

Equipment Location UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, room J2-327

                  

         

 

FS 09.1: Collaborative robotic equipment
Name of equipment

Collaborative robotic equipment

Equipment supplier

mCost d. o. o.

Presentation of equipment

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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. Robotic camera, integrated to the robotic wrist Robotiq Wrist Camera.
  2. 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.
  1. Collaborative gripper for moving smaller objects based on the Van der Waals forces OnRobot Gecko Gripper.
Equipment keeper Prof. Dr Borut Buchmeister
Assoc. Prof. Dr Karl Gotlih
Equipment location UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, room C-101, J2-327
                
FS 09.1: Intelligent systems for time studies and collaborative job posts standardization

Name of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Assoc. Prof. Dr Nataša Vujica Herzog

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova 17, Maribor, room J2-327
                                                 
FS 09.1: Industry I4.0 – Cyber-Physical-Production-System

Name of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Darko Lovrec

Equipment location

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

Room: LaOH S18-19 (Smetanova 18)

Researcher with the equipment: Cyber-physical production system for I4.0               Research equipment: Cyber-physical production system for I4.0                Research equipment: Cyber-physical production system for I4.0

FS 09.1: Manufacturing system for cutting and bending sheet metal

Name of equipment

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

Researcher with equipment: Trumpf TruBend 3066 (B26) - computer controlled die bending machine             Researcher with equipment: Trumpf TruBend 3066 (B26) - computer controlled die bending machine               Trumpf TruBend 3066 (B26) - computer controlled die bending machine

              Researcher with equipment: : Bodor i7 - manufacturing cell for laser cutting                            Researcher with equipment: : Bodor i7 - manufacturing cell for laser cutting                          Researcher with equipment: : Bodor i7 - manufacturing cell for laser cutting

 

FS 09.1: Laser tracker: Accurate measurement and tracking in three-dimensional space

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/

Presentation of equipment

The laser tracker is a highly accurate measuring instrument used in industrial metrology and for three-dimensional measurement. It consists of a portable tracking unit and a reflector to reflect the laser beam. The tracking unit emits a laser and measures the travelling time of the beam to the reflector and back enabling precise positioning and determination of movement of the measured object in three-dimensional space. Laser trackers are used in the aviation, automotive, manufacturing and engineering industry for dimensional control, machine alignment, assembly control, research engineering as well as quality control. They ensure highly accurate measurements over long distances and in demanding environments, which contributes to the accuracy, quality and efficiency of production engineering.

Equipment keeper

Assist. Prof. Dr Janez Gotlih

Equipment location

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

Room: C-101

Research equipmetnt: Laser tracker              Researcher with the equipmetnt: Laser tracker                Researcher with the equipmetnt: Laser tracker

Research equipmetnt: Laser tracker                              Researcher with the equipmetnt: Laser tracker                            Researcher with the equipmetnt: Laser tracker

FS 09.1: Laser Measuring Systems for Machine Tools and Coordinate Measuring Machines

Name of equipment

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/

Presentation of equipment

Three-channel laser interferometer with three measuring heads for measuring moves with nanometer accuracy. The sampling rate is 10 MHz. Measuring heads enable a maximum measuring distance of 1000 mm, however, the system can be upgraded to a distance of 5 m. The resolution is sub-nanometric and the measurement uncertainty depends on the surrounding conditions and amounts to a couple of nanometers in solid laboratory conditions. The equipment can be used for measuring distances, speed and vibrations.

Equipment keeper

Assist. Prof. Dr Rok Klobučar

Equipment location

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

Research equipment: Laser Measuring System for Machine Tools and Coordinate Measuring Machines               Research equipment: Laser Measuring System for Machine Tools and Coordinate Measuring Machines                Research equipment: Laser Measuring System for Machine Tools and Coordinate Measuring Machines
FS 09.1: Machine vision: key technology of smart factories

Name of equipment

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

The equipment is intended for laboratory testing of innovative machine vision solutions in smart factories.  The image is captured with a line camera with a resolution of 2048 x 1 pixels and a sampling rate of 51 kHz. A powerful telecentric lens and a quality source of homogeneous light enable accurate optical analyses. The captured data are processed on an industrial computer that enables, beside the powerful i7 processor, the use of FPGA programmable logic gates which allows the use of computationally demanding algorithms for digital image processing (also the use of artificial intelligence) in real-time applications in manufacturing.  

Equipment keeper

Assoc. Prof. Dr Simon Klančnik

Equipment location

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

Research equipment: Machine vision system                          Research equipment: Machine vision system                         Research equipment: Machine vision system
FS 09.1: Cognitive Modular Clamping System for Milling Processes

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.

Equipment keeper

Assoc. Prof. Dr Uroš Župerl

Equipment location

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

Laboratory for flexible manufacturing systems, Laboratory for mechatronics

Room: A-001 and C-101.

Research equipment: Cognitive Modular Clamping System for Milling Processes                             Research equipment: Cognitive Modular Clamping System for Milling Processes                              Research equipment: Cognitive Modular Clamping System for Milling Processes

Research equipment: Cognitive Modular Clamping System for Milling Processes              Research equipment: Cognitive Modular Clamping System for Milling Processes                 Research equipment: Cognitive Modular Clamping System for Milling Processes

FS 09.1: System for visual monitoring of tool condition and milling process

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.

FS 10.1: Research system for additive manufacturing of metallic and polymer materials
Name of equipment

Laser melting device

Laser sintering device

Ultrasonic metal powder atomizing device

Equipment supplier
Laser melting device: Dentas d.o.o. www.dentas.eu
Laser sintering device: Tehnoprogres d.o.o. https://www.tehnoprogres.hr/ 
Ultrasonic metal powder atomizing device: 3D Lab Sp. z o.o. https://www.3d-lab.pl/en/home/
Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper
Laser melting device: Prof. Dr Igor Drstvenšek
Laser sintering device: Assist. Prof. Dr Tomaž Brajlih
Ultrasonic metal powder atomizing device: Prof. Dr Igor Drstvenšek
Equipment location UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, Laboratory for additive manufacturing, room S18/18

                  

                   

                   

 

FS 10.2: Electron beam melting device

Name of equipment

Electron beam melting device, freemeltONE

Equipment supplier

Freemelt, https://freemelt.com/

Presentation of equipment

FreemeltONE is a device for additive manufacturing (“3D printing”) of metal products with electron beam melting technology. It is equipped with a 6 kW electron gun and a working space with 100 mm in diameter and 100 mm in height. The device operates with metal powders with a granulation between 0.07 and 0.15 mm and is conducted in vacuum. The vacuum that enables the operation of the electron gun amounts to between 10-6 hPa of the electron gun tube and 10-7 hPa in the workspace. Melting in these circumstances enables the achievement of metallographic and mechanical properties which cannot be reached under normal operating conditions. The device is fully adjustable which represents unlimited possibilities in the field of materials research and production of new alloys and materials with a functionally graded microstructure.

Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Igor Derstvenšek

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, Laboratory for additive manufacturing, room S18/18
FS 11.1: System for stereo-optical measurement of deformations on material surface

Name of equipment

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

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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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Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Nenad Gubeljak

Equipment location UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, room A-002
                    
FS 11.1: MTS servohydraulic systems for uniaxial and biaxial testing

Name of equipment

MTS servohydraulic machines for uniaxial and biaxial flexible standalone actuators for static and dynamic testing system at low and higher temperature

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.

Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Nenad Gubeljak

Equipment location

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

               MTS servohydraulic systems for uniaxial and biaxial testing                             Researcher at work: MTS servohydraulic systems for uniaxial and biaxial testing                         Researcher at work: MTS servohydraulic systems for uniaxial and biaxial testing

                             MTS servohydraulic systems for uniaxial and biaxial testing                         Researchers

FS 11.1: Digital stereo microscope Keyence VHX 7000
Name of equipment
Digital stereo microscope Keyence VHX 7000
Equipment supplier 

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

Manufacturer: Keyence Osaka, Japan

Presentation of equipment Together with other involved systems, the digital stereo microscope Keyence VHX 7000 provides for synchronized monitoring of changes on the material surface during stress testing with two flexible cameras with up to 200x magnification, whereas the stationary tripod allows for an inspection with 6000x magnification. Samples are inspected on the stationary tripod with x-y 100 mm x 100 mm motorized coordinate table and rotating head for the automatic change of magnification with lenses from 0.1 to 6000x magnification as well as polarization and DIC filters. Tilting stand +/-30° is equipped with a micropositioning motor for automatic z-axis focusing. Marking the change in the inclination of the plane already from 0.1′. Sets of deeply scanned images are captured by two digital cameras of the microscope with the 4M resolution or equivalent 4025 x 3036 pixels and 50 Hz recording rate. The cameras enable the monitoring of two surfaces at a time as well as recording videos in the resolution up to 2048 x 1536 pixels, with the longest one-time duration video recording of 1h 45 minutes.
Equipment keep

Prof. Dr Nenad Gubeljak

Equipment location UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, room A-002
            
FS 11.1: Electronic device for measuring the growth of cracks in metallic materials
Name of equipment

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

Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment

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.

Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Nenad Gubeljak

Equipment location UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, room A-002

                   

 

                    

FS 11.2: OPTOMET Infrared Laser Vibrometer for Determining the Vibrational Response of the Surface of Materials and Components

Name of equipment

OPTOMET Infrared Laser Vibrometer

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.

Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Nenad Gubeljak

Equipment location

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

                                                  
FS 11.3: High-frequency pulsator for determining the dynamic strength of engineering materials

Name of equipment

High-frequency pulsator, ZwickRoel Vibrophore 100

Equipment supplier

Ebert d.o.o. zastopstvo in storitve, Dimičeva ulica 12, 1000 Ljubljana

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

Prof. Dr Srečko Glodež

Equipment location

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

                            

              

FS 12: Fully automated device for surface coating and printing of flat substrates, supported by NIR drying

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).

Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Vanja Kokol

Equipment location

UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 18, Maribor, room 18/18

                                                     

                                                     

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FS 13: System for zeta potential characterisation on materials

Name of equipment

System for zeta potential characterisation on materials
Equipment supplier

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

Presentation of equipment The system consists of (i) electrokinetic analyzer (SurPASS 3; Anton Paar) for analysing the zeta potential on macroscopic surfaces, through measurements of flow voltage and current with a measuring frequency higher than 5 Hz as well as (ii) ELS instrument (Litesizer 500; Anton Paar) for analysing the zeta potential on nano particles that includes the patented cmPALS method for fast identification of the zeta potential of low particulate concentrations, measuring the refractive index and transparency. The system includes an automatic titration unit, all necessary holders and cuvettes for samples as well as a workstation with the monitor.
Equipment keeper

Prof. Dr Lidija Fras Zemljič

Equipment location UM, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, room D1-104
                  

The investment is co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia,  Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation and the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund.


Acknowledgement

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The authors acknowledge the use of research equipment <state the name of the used research equipment RIUM>, procured within the operation “Upgrading national research infrastructures – RIUM”, which was co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund.

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