In the field of modelling and ergonomics methods we offer:

• Ergonomic analyses, covering among others testing the range of limbs, field of vision, comfort zones, made according to the PN-EN 894 and PN-EN ISO 6682 Standards.
• Analyses and shaping the relationships in anthropometric systems of complex mechanical systems based on author’s methods using the computer models of work and machines environment.
• Early identification of technical hazards and health risk during operation of mechanical systems  (with use of Virtual Reality)
• Expert opinions, prepared upon the court request, to recreate accidents and their causes.
• Visualization of accidents circumstances and causes, creation of multimedia training materials presenting progress of events in a form of computer animation or video recording of the real places.
• Development of interactive training materials, so called Serious Games, using state-of-the-art solutions of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality based on authors computer programmes and commercial graphic engines.
• Creation of technical manuals, which include applications of differentiated functionality, realized by the author’s INSTO system. Preparation of the solution basing on S1000D, MIL-PRF-87268A standards in a version for desktop computers, mobile devices or in a form of internet applications,
• Creation of internet application enable data collecting, achieving and processing, basing on own software programme solutions (PHP, JavaScript, MySQL)
• Preparation of information materials illustrating the principle of operation of machines and equipment including advertising materials for the purpose of trade fairs and exhibitions,
• Construction of mobile simulators for machines operation for the purpose of trainings (application recreating working environment and the selected subassemblies of the machine + real control components like remote controller or control panel)
• Digitalization of movement of human silhouettes using the Motion Capture method with application of state-of-the-art IPI Soft solutions.

Activity in the field of virtual prototyping methods:

• static calculations with use of Finite Elements Method (FEM), including linear and non-linear models of materials,
• optimization of shape of spatial computational models (topographic optimization),
• thermal numerical calculation,
• numerical strength calculations of toothed gears,
• calculations of dynamic phenomena with material and geometrical non-linearity (contact effects)  included – impact loads, simulations of collisions,
• Multibody System (MBS) analyses, which enable to assess the kinematics and dynamics of multibody systems and to define the boundary conditions for FEM,
• verification and validation of computational models,
• creation of advanced Internet applications aiding engineering work,
• numerical calculations for visualization of accidents, damages of technical means,
• numerical calculations of flow of liquids and gases with use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method, including multi-phase analyses.

Examples of the project within the virtual prototyping:

• Safe Trans Design (STD) modular system for shaping the safety during underground transportation
• Identification of dynamic loads acting on load-bearing components of suspended monorail tracks
• Dynamic loads acting on operators of suspended monorails
• Determination of coefficients of static stability of machines for the set operational and load conditions
• Strength analysis of the system for stabilization of angular gears

Contact

Dariusz Michalak, Ph. D. Eng.
Manager of the Laboratory of Modelling Methods and Ergonomics
phone: +48 32 2374362
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Mechatronic Systems

The Division of Mechatronic Systems conducts research and development works and creates new solutions including:

• integration of automation systems, monitoring and industrial sensor technologies based on different hardware platforms,
• modelling and simulation of mechatronic systems,
• systems for visualization of technological processes in different environments,
• customer and server applications,
• applications, websites and internet services,
• designing and implementation of microprocessor electronic systems,
• vibrodiagnostics of machines and equipment,
• active noise reduction systems,
• positioning and navigation systems for mobile machines,
• heat recovery systems,
• computer processing and image analysis.

The Division of Mechatronic Systems employs an interdisciplinary team of specialists, who realize complicated mechatronic projects, which synergically combine mechanics, automatics, computer science and electronics. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art industrial automation technology equipment and the testing facilities, which enable putting into practice the designed systems as well as their comprehensive testing before industrial implementation.
We design automation systems from A to Z. The customer presents the problem – we solve it. We design mechatronic systems, combining mechanical part, electrical part and control with electronics.

Drives and Control Systems

We offer:

• developmentthe concepts of the following electric equipment:
  
  • integrated control units for mining systems and face systems,
  • roadway machines and equipment: drilling jumbos, feeders, loaders, power-hydraulic packs, etc.,
  • small-mechanization machines: chain hoists, self-propelled winches, etc.,
  • rail transportation machines: traction locomotives, battery locomotives and diesel locomotives,
  • conveyor transportation machines: armoured face conveyors (AFCs), beam stage loaders (BSLs) and belt conveyors,
  • controlled drive systems,
  • multi-source machine drives,
  • developed technical solutions in other industries.
• services in technical assistance as well as analyses and calculation services, including use of computer technologies;
• analyses and opinions on selection of drive for mining machines and expert opinions on control of mining machines;
• participation in stand tests.