We have successfully installed a new scanning electron microscope (SEM) from the Japanese company JEOL at our Metalografy laboratories. It represents another vital step in the ongoing tradition of using electron microscopy at ŠKODA RESEARCH, which dates back to 1954. The SEM technology itself has been used at our laboratories since 1972. With the commissioning […]
A nice description and summary of the results of the hydrogen mobile filling station development project in which we participated together with colleagues from Devinn. More here: https://www.casopisczechindustry.cz/products/nizkoemisni-doprava-podpori-prototyp-mobilni-plnici-vodikove-stanice/
A practical demonstration of the role of colleagues from the department of mathematical modeling who deal with the assessment of the heat treatment of part of the membrane wall, which forms an integral part of energy boilers. Our goal is to reduce the occurrence and development of cracks in the wall. 💡 Key Points: Identification […]
We are happy to share a nice example of how a new functional layer for the protection of specific parts of hydroelectric power plants, was carried out in 2023 by our Surface Treatment team. The development was conducted in perfect cooperation with 1.SERVIS-ENERGO, s.r.o. The new application was immediately implemented at the Dalešice pumped storage […]
As a result of the gradual expansion of our services in the field of data science and applied research on inspection machines, a new Department of Lifespan & Diagnostics was established at VZU Plzen. By integrating our services in this rapidly developing segment of industrial science and research, we aim to respond to the needs […]
On the first day of November 2023, the 26th edition of the AKI conference was launched, with the subtitle Corrosion and protection of materials, the main partner of which is the Pilsen Research and Testing Institute. It will run until Friday, November 3. It represents a rare opportunity for constructive dialogue between practitioners from the […]
On October 17-19, 2023, the 18th year of the conference “Life of energy equipment components” took place in Srní under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. On behalf of the conference partners, we would like to thank all the participants for their interest in the presented topics, which were the subject of […]
It is a great honor to congratulate our employee Hana Jirková, head of the Metallography and Chemistry Department, to the approval of financial support for the international project HOOPLA (Identification of the effect of hydrogen as a function of structural condition in pipeline distribution infrastructure and storage tanks) within the CET Partnership call Call 2022. […]
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the organization of the Thermal spray in the age of additive technologies workshop. Warm thanks go to all speakers, listeners and co-organizing institutions: RTI – Regional and Technological Institute, NTC – New Technologies – Research Centre – University of West Bohemia and […]