CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF DEVELOPMENT OF MATERIALS AND MATERIALS AND

TECHNOLOGIESTECHNOLOGIES (CRDMT)(CRDMT)

CZECH SOCIETY FOR NEW MATERIALS AND CZECH SOCIETY FOR NEW MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES, PRAHATECHNOLOGIES, PRAHA

CZECH REPUBLICCZECH REPUBLIC

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CRDMT was established to provide all possible CRDMT was established to provide all possible support for research in the area of new materials and support for research in the area of new materials and technologies. The Centre associates the most technologies. The Centre associates the most important part of materials research unitsimportant part of materials research units (at the (at the present time 19) in universities, institutes of the present time 19) in universities, institutes of the Academy of Science and organizations closely linked Academy of Science and organizations closely linked to the production sector, thus covering the area of to the production sector, thus covering the area of both fundamental and applied research Founded in both fundamental and applied research Founded in 1994, it interlinks collective members of CSNMT1994, it interlinks collective members of CSNMT (Czech Society for New Materials and Technologies)(Czech Society for New Materials and Technologies) who showed interest in joint participation in the who showed interest in joint participation in the solution of research projects, exchange of various solution of research projects, exchange of various information (including education in the field of information (including education in the field of materials science and engineering),materials science and engineering), advisory and advisory and consultancy activities, etc.consultancy activities, etc.

ActivitiesActivities-- Research and development in the field of Research and development in the field of

materials science and engineering (joint research materials science and engineering (joint research projects), information support for research and projects), information support for research and study programmes and projects of institutes and study programmes and projects of institutes and universities (creating and making accessible universities (creating and making accessible databases about research and developments databases about research and developments units, programmes and projects under solution, units, programmes and projects under solution, available instruments, facilities and places for available instruments, facilities and places for study - or work-oriented stays in research study - or work-oriented stays in research establishments, etc.)establishments, etc.)

-- Service provided to industry (counselling and Service provided to industry (counselling and consultancy activities, offering research consultancy activities, offering research infrastructure, scientific service, technology infrastructure, scientific service, technology transfer, dissemination of information concerning transfer, dissemination of information concerning new advanced materials and technologies, etc.)new advanced materials and technologies, etc.)

-- Other activities (joint organization of national and Other activities (joint organization of national and international conferences, support and promotion international conferences, support and promotion of tuition in materials science and engineering at of tuition in materials science and engineering at universities, including doctoral studies, etc.)universities, including doctoral studies, etc.)

Actual research domains Actual research domains concerning materials concerning materials

technology / technology / Competences :Competences :

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, BUT Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, BUT BRNOBRNO

► Development of research techniquesDevelopment of research techniques (optical (optical tomography, holographic and confocal microscopy, tomography, holographic and confocal microscopy, optical diffraction and optical image processing, optical diffraction and optical image processing, contactless measurement of the surface quality,contactless measurement of the surface quality, etc.) etc.)

► Structure and properties of aluminium and magnesium Structure and properties of aluminium and magnesium alloysalloys

► Nanomaterials and nanotechnologiesNanomaterials and nanotechnologies► Etching and modification of solid surfaces and thin films Etching and modification of solid surfaces and thin films

by broad ion beams. Design and application of UHV by broad ion beams. Design and application of UHV apparatus for direct deposition of ultrathin films by apparatus for direct deposition of ultrathin films by focused ion beam. In-situ analysis of surfaces and focused ion beam. In-situ analysis of surfaces and deposited films. Building-up of research techniques or deposited films. Building-up of research techniques or design of apparatuses: Time-of-flight-low-energy-ion-design of apparatuses: Time-of-flight-low-energy-ion-spectroscopy (TOF LEIS), secondary-ion-mass-spectroscopy (TOF LEIS), secondary-ion-mass-spectroscopy (SIMS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy spectroscopy (SIMS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning tunneling/atomic force microscopy (XPS), scanning tunneling/atomic force microscopy (STM/AFM) in UHV conditions, surface structure (STM/AFM) in UHV conditions, surface structure determination by low-energy-electron-diffraction determination by low-energy-electron-diffraction (LEED). Preparation and investigation of nanostructures (LEED). Preparation and investigation of nanostructures by STM/AFM. by STM/AFM.

► Mechanical properties and structure of materials. Mechanical properties and structure of materials. Ab initio approaches to determination of elastic and Ab initio approaches to determination of elastic and magnetic properties of crystals. Multiaxila fatigue of magnetic properties of crystals. Multiaxila fatigue of metallic materials. Quantitative fractography by metallic materials. Quantitative fractography by means of stereogrammetrical methods. means of stereogrammetrical methods. Cracks/microcracks behaviour in selected Cracks/microcracks behaviour in selected composites with brittle matrix. composites with brittle matrix.

► Structure and properties of aluminium and Structure and properties of aluminium and magnesium alloys and compositesmagnesium alloys and composites

► Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies(ceramics)Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies(ceramics)► Kinetics of carbides precipitation in Cr-Mo steelsKinetics of carbides precipitation in Cr-Mo steels► The modelling and experimental study of structural The modelling and experimental study of structural

stability of modern heat resistent steels and their stability of modern heat resistent steels and their weldmentsweldments

COMTES FHT,COMTES FHT, Ltd. PlzeňLtd. Plzeň

► numerical simulation of formingnumerical simulation of forming► physical simulation of formingphysical simulation of forming► mechanical properties of metalsmechanical properties of metals► metallographymetallography► forming tool propertiesforming tool properties► microformingmicroforming► image analysisimage analysis► heat treatmentheat treatment► thermomechanical treatmentthermomechanical treatment

Faculty of Electrical Engineering,Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Czech Technical University PrahaTechnical University Praha

► electrically conducting composite plastic materials,electrically conducting composite plastic materials,► solar cells prepared from organic materials,solar cells prepared from organic materials,► thin layers (mainly by vacuum evaporation),thin layers (mainly by vacuum evaporation),► materials for the new electromechanical materials for the new electromechanical

transducers for nanoelectromechanical systems transducers for nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS).(NEMS).

Institute of Plasma Physics, Academy of Institute of Plasma Physics, Academy of Sciences of Czech Republic, BrnoSciences of Czech Republic, Brno

► plasma spraying of coatings and free standing bodiesplasma spraying of coatings and free standing bodies► characterization of plasma sprayed materialscharacterization of plasma sprayed materials► properties of plasma sprayed materialsproperties of plasma sprayed materials► materials for fusion applicationsmaterials for fusion applications

Faculty of Metallurgy and Materials Faculty of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, VSB-TU OstravaEngineering, VSB-TU Ostrava

► Continuous castingContinuous casting► Nickel Super Alloys INCONEL baseNickel Super Alloys INCONEL base► Sulphide Stress CrackingSulphide Stress Cracking► Corrosion Resistence of High Alloy Materials in the Corrosion Resistence of High Alloy Materials in the

Passive  StatePassive  State► Fracture Toughness of Ceramics Cutting Tools.Fracture Toughness of Ceramics Cutting Tools.

ŠKODA RESEARCH,ŠKODA RESEARCH, Ltd. PlzeňLtd. Plzeň

► Investigation of Material BehavioursInvestigation of Material Behaviours► Metallurgical researchMetallurgical research► Stand Tests of VehiclesStand Tests of Vehicles► Fatigue Life AssessmentFatigue Life Assessment► Noise and Vibration MeasurementNoise and Vibration Measurement► Electrotechnical TestingElectrotechnical Testing► Computer SimulationComputer Simulation► Computational Fluid DynamicComputational Fluid Dynamic► Application of Thermal Spraying TechnologyApplication of Thermal Spraying Technology

Department of Materials and Metallurgy, Department of Materials and Metallurgy, Faculty of Machine Engineering, WestFaculty of Machine Engineering, West

Bohemian University, PlzeňBohemian University, Plzeň► physical metallurgy of alloy steelsphysical metallurgy of alloy steels► thin film coatings of steels and polymersthin film coatings of steels and polymers► numerical modelling of forging processesnumerical modelling of forging processes

AiAirrcraft Research and Testing Institute, craft Research and Testing Institute, Praha-LetňanyPraha-Letňany

► static and fatigue characteristics of materials in static and fatigue characteristics of materials in normal conditions or in heat/low temperature and normal conditions or in heat/low temperature and humidity conditionshumidity conditions

► crack propagation, fracture mechanicscrack propagation, fracture mechanics

SVÚM,SVÚM, Co.Co. PrahaPraha► structure analysis of metals, polymer and compositesstructure analysis of metals, polymer and composites► testing of materials in accredited labs – metals, testing of materials in accredited labs – metals,

polymers, composites coating, surface treatmentpolymers, composites coating, surface treatment

Institute of Thermomechanics, Institute of Thermomechanics, Academy of Sciences of Czech RepublicAcademy of Sciences of Czech Republic

► nondestructivenondestructive material characterization and material characterization and diagnostics (acoustic emission, ultrasound, guided diagnostics (acoustic emission, ultrasound, guided waves, crystal acoustics, acoustic microscopy, waves, crystal acoustics, acoustic microscopy, ultrasonic spectroscopy and nonlinear acoustics)ultrasonic spectroscopy and nonlinear acoustics)

► development of novel acoustic, ultrasonic, optical development of novel acoustic, ultrasonic, optical methodsmethods

► in situ techniquesin situ techniques► physical properties of phase transforming materialsphysical properties of phase transforming materials► shape memory alloysshape memory alloys► smart structures and compositessmart structures and composites► functional materials and actuatorsfunctional materials and actuators

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University LiberecTechnical University Liberec

► Characterization of metals and non-metallic Characterization of metals and non-metallic materials (composites, intermetalics)materials (composites, intermetalics)

► Surface Engineering – coatings nanolayers, RF PVD Surface Engineering – coatings nanolayers, RF PVD deposition, diamond-like carbon (DLC), deposition, diamond-like carbon (DLC), nanocrystalline diamond (NCD), TiO2 layersnanocrystalline diamond (NCD), TiO2 layers

► TestingTesting of properties thin layers (biocompatibility of properties thin layers (biocompatibility (endo-prosthesis), barrier coatings – thermal and (endo-prosthesis), barrier coatings – thermal and wear resistant, tribological properties, wear resistant, tribological properties,

► TD (non destructive testing)TD (non destructive testing)

VÚHŽ,VÚHŽ, Co. DobráCo. Dobrá

► measurement of molten steel level in granulator measurement of molten steel level in granulator during continuous castingduring continuous casting

► coated tools with long service lifecoated tools with long service life► production of special equipment for metallurgical production of special equipment for metallurgical

plants, foundries and machine plantsplants, foundries and machine plants► centrifugal castingcentrifugal casting► manufacturing of  special rolled shapes from manufacturing of  special rolled shapes from

steel and non-ferrous metalssteel and non-ferrous metals► material testing and expertisesmaterial testing and expertises

Research and Development Division, Research and Development Division, Vítkovice,Vítkovice, CoCo..

► physical metallurgy of steelsphysical metallurgy of steels► materials engineeringmaterials engineering► advanced forming technologiesadvanced forming technologies► fatigue and fracture behaviour of steelsfatigue and fracture behaviour of steels► production of special ingot steelproduction of special ingot steel► chemical analyses of metallic materialschemical analyses of metallic materials► secondary metallurgy researchsecondary metallurgy research

Technology Innovation Centre, VÚK, Technology Innovation Centre, VÚK, Panenské BřežanyPanenské Břežany

► Applied research and development of non-ferrous Applied research and development of non-ferrous alloys alloys

► Development of lead-free non-ferrous alloysDevelopment of lead-free non-ferrous alloys► Development of production and processing Development of production and processing

technologies of non-ferrous metals technologies of non-ferrous metals ► Testing and analyses of metal materials Testing and analyses of metal materials ► Development of thermo-mechanical heat treatment Development of thermo-mechanical heat treatment

of non-ferrous alloys of non-ferrous alloys ► Technology transfer Technology transfer ► Development of metal and alloy data-bases Development of metal and alloy data-bases

Department of Physics of Metals, Department of Physics of Metals,

Faculty ofFaculty of Mathematics and Physics,Mathematics and Physics,

Charles University, PrahaCharles University, Praha

► mechanical properties of metals and alloysmechanical properties of metals and alloys► properties of magnesium and aluminium alloysproperties of magnesium and aluminium alloys► properties of intermetallicsproperties of intermetallics► acoustic emissionacoustic emission► electron microscopyelectron microscopy► thermophysical properties of materialsthermophysical properties of materials

Institute of Physics of Materials AS CR, Institute of Physics of Materials AS CR, BrnoBrno

► creep, high-cycle and low-cycle fatigue, creep-fatigue creep, high-cycle and low-cycle fatigue, creep-fatigue interaction andinteraction and other types of mechanical loadingother types of mechanical loading

► brittle fracture and fracture mechanicsbrittle fracture and fracture mechanics► processing, microstructure and mechanical processing, microstructure and mechanical

properties of ultrafine-grained metals and alloysproperties of ultrafine-grained metals and alloys► dislocation substructure, recovery and dislocation substructure, recovery and

recrystallization of metallicrecrystallization of metallic materialsmaterials► thermodynamic, diffusion and magnetic propertiesthermodynamic, diffusion and magnetic properties► microstructure of phasesmicrostructure of phases► particle and fibre-reinforced metal-base composites particle and fibre-reinforced metal-base composites

and nanocompositesand nanocomposites..

Faculty of Nuclear Science and Physical Faculty of Nuclear Science and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical Engineering, Czech Technical

University PrahaUniversity Praha► FractographyFractography► Fractographic Reconstitution of Fatigue Crack Fractographic Reconstitution of Fatigue Crack

HistoryHistory► Failure AnalysisFailure Analysis► Testing of Mechanical PropertiesTesting of Mechanical Properties► Damage Processes of Thermally Sprayed CoatingsDamage Processes of Thermally Sprayed Coatings► Numerical Modelling of Stress and Strain Fields in Numerical Modelling of Stress and Strain Fields in

Failure ProcessesFailure Processes► Advanced materials – Intermetalics, Ceramics, Advanced materials – Intermetalics, Ceramics,

Composites etc.Composites etc.

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Czech Technical University PrahaCzech Technical University Praha

► Structure and mechanical properties of wrought and cast Structure and mechanical properties of wrought and cast HSLA steels.HSLA steels.

► Development of new testing methods for diagnostics of Development of new testing methods for diagnostics of metallic materials.metallic materials.

► Processing and properties of advanced magnesium Processing and properties of advanced magnesium alloys. alloys.

► Optimization of constitution and heat treatment of tool Optimization of constitution and heat treatment of tool steels made by powder metallurgy. steels made by powder metallurgy.

► Carbon – carbon composites for bioengineering.Carbon – carbon composites for bioengineering.► Research on polymeric and composite materials for Research on polymeric and composite materials for

automotive applications.automotive applications.► Development of materials for custom-fit products.Development of materials for custom-fit products.► Development of polymer composite materials for high Development of polymer composite materials for high

performance machining systems.performance machining systems.► Damage and durability of thermoplastics polymer Damage and durability of thermoplastics polymer

nanocomposites.nanocomposites.► Recycling processes for engineering plasticsRecycling processes for engineering plastics. .

Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences of Czech Republicof Czech Republic

► fundamental processes of crystal growth, phase fundamental processes of crystal growth, phase transformations and plastic deformationtransformations and plastic deformation

► the properties of intergranular and interphase the properties of intergranular and interphase boundaries, grain boundary boundaries, grain boundary

► migration and segregation, interfaces in shape migration and segregation, interfaces in shape memory materials, the impact memory materials, the impact

► of interfaces on deformation processes and of interfaces on deformation processes and transformation reactionstransformation reactions

► preparation of oriented single crystals and preparation of oriented single crystals and bicrystals with fully characterized boundariesbicrystals with fully characterized boundaries

► characterization of thin layers, quantitative phase characterization of thin layers, quantitative phase analysis analysis

► in situ deformation in TEMin situ deformation in TEM► multi-scale modelling of material properties for the multi-scale modelling of material properties for the

interpretation ofinterpretation of experimental findings spanning experimental findings spanning from the models based on the anisotropic from the models based on the anisotropic continuum to the atomistic simulationscontinuum to the atomistic simulations

Coordinate address :Coordinate address : CSNMTCSNMT Novotného lávka 5Novotného lávka 5

CZ 116 68 Praha 1CZ 116 68 Praha 1Czech RepublicCzech Republic

URL:URL: http://csnmt.fme.vutbr.czhttp://csnmt.fme.vutbr.cz

Contact:Contact:

Prof.Prof. Dr.Dr. Jiří ŠvejcarJiří Švejcar

Tel. :Tel. : +420 541143102 +420 541143102

Fax :Fax : +420 541143198 +420 541143198

e-maile-mail:: svejcar@fme.vutbr.cz svejcar@fme.vutbr.cz

Thank you for your Thank you for your attention.attention.