The Research Center for Manufacturing Technology (RCMT) at the Czech Technical University (CTU) is engaged in extensive research in automation and robotics, focusing on enhancing manufacturing processes through advanced technologies.

Core Research Areas

RCMT's research encompasses several key areas:

  • Machine Tool Control Systems: The center is advancing the development of interpolator algorithms to improve the speed and accuracy of CNC operations, including the creation of virtual models and optimization of parameter settings.
  • Industrial Automation: Research efforts are directed towards designing control systems for manufacturing and measurement equipment, including the development of specialized PLCs and the integration of data from various technologies to optimize production control.
  • Industrial Robotics: This area focuses on the control of industrial robots, including inverse-kinematics computation and trajectory planning, with an emphasis on integrating robots with machine tools to enhance machining processes.
  • Software Development and Communication: RCMT is innovating in the creation of add-on systems for machine tools that enable direct communication with control systems, enhancing functionality through diagnostic and measurement applications.
  • Mechatronic Devices: The center is investigating intelligent components that improve machine accuracy and reliability, such as integrated measuring devices and calibration systems.
  • Diagnostic Systems: Research in this area aims to predict machine conditions and performance, utilizing machine learning to analyze data from operational machines and mathematical models.

Technological Capabilities

RCMT's research is supported by advanced hardware and software tools, including Matlab/Simulink, LabVIEW, and various virtual control cores, alongside conventional programming languages for robust automation solutions.

As the manufacturing sector evolves, RCMT CTU remains at the forefront of research in automation and robotics, contributing to the advancement of smarter manufacturing processes and the capabilities of CNC technologies.

For further details, visit the RCMT CTU website.