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We offer cutting-edge technologies in the field of materials research, modern engineering technologies and system integration.
The research and technological base at the Institute’s disposal meets the strictest criteria of current requirements for research and cooperation with our partners.
CXI’s priority is long-term national and international cooperation with research organizations, companies and the public sector. A professional approach is a matter of course, given the experience of our key staff in the areas of preparing joint projects, implementing contract research or international cooperation.
The Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CXI) is a research center, one of the parts of the Technical University of Liberec.
With a hundred research projects solved per year, we are among the most successful research centers in the Czech Republic.
We provide research and development services in the field of nanomaterials, engineering and software solutions. We have experienced teams and unique technical equipment, which allows us to design the best solutions.
Our mission
We are an internationally respected multidisciplinary center of science and research. Our mission is to transfer innovations into real life, together with our industrial partners, based on high-quality research and development. As part of TUL, we strive to develop human potential, education and prosperity of society.
Our vision
We want to be among the leaders of applied research in the Czech Republic with a significant international reach, namely in innovative solutions in the field of nanotechnology, environmental protection, and the design and production of machines with the help of progressive information technologies.
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CXI has been a holder of the HR AWARD since 2020.
„CXI’s success is primarily based on people. We function as one team. There is a good atmosphere here, people feel satisfied and work with passion. Results are coming, that is extremely important. But we must never forget the human dimension.“ …
prof. Dr. Ing. Miroslav Černík, CSc.
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3D printing under the microscope: Libor Horáček on possibilities that know no bounds
„Would you like to take a ride in the minibus?“ asks Libor Horáček, opening the door to a renovated Volkswagen Transporter that he modified himself, including 3D-printed push-lock locks. He enthusiastically explains the principle of their printing, preparing me for an interview that will reveal the unlimited possibilities of 3D printing at CXI TUL. From…
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CXI TUL in 2025: stable foundation, visible results and further direction
The year 2025 brought concrete results and awards that confirmed the quality of our institution’s research and strategic steps. CXI TUL is thus moving towards a stronger position and a clearly defined direction for the next decade. If 2024 was about financial stability, 2025 was also about outputs. And those that were noticed by the…
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65 minutes of science. The President at CXI TUL
He had about an hour to visit. But it was enough to make it clear that this was not a formal stop. When President Petr Pavel and his wife visited the Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovations of TUL, they did not come just to look. They asked questions, took notes and tried to…
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A six-month internship that will change the direction of your doctoral research and your life.
An experience that will open doors to international science, new friendships, languages, and self-confidence. The story of Tomáš Dufek, who completed an internship at the Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), shows that a few months abroad can have a profound impact not only on professional growth but also on personal life. From cutting-edge water…
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Brazilian delegation at CXI TUL: joint search for smart and sustainable solutions
On November 28, the Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation at the Technical University of Liberec (CXI TUL) welcomed an important Brazilian delegation consisting of mayors, regional leaders, urban development experts, and representatives of innovative organizations. The visit was part of an international mission led by the Association of European Border Regions (AEBR), whose…
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Giving Tuesday: CXI TUL joins with corporate support.
Tuesday, December 2, marks the culmination of Giving Tuesday—a day that turns intentions into real acts of generosity. At the Center for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies, and Innovation (CXI TUL), we are also using this day to take stock and make a final push. CXI TUL: Finalist for prestigious awards alongside major companies To mark the…
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NanoCzech 2025 confirmed the role of CXI TUL in nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is rapidly moving from laboratories to the real world – purifying water, filtering air, and demonstrating that the connection between science and practice is transforming entire industries. CXI TUL is at the forefront of this development. Our researchers became an important part of the international NanoCzech 2025 conference, which this year in Liberec offered…
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Scientists clean up natural resources polluted by mining in the past
A team of researchers from CXI TUL is working on cleaning up soil and water that were contaminated by past uranium and heavy metal mining in selected sites in the Liberec, Central Bohemian, and Olomouc regions. Their goal is to prove that even ecological burdens can become sources of valuable materials. Led by Professor Miroslav Černík,…
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CXI TUL wins German Economy Award
for the AI4multidirectAM project Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation at the Technical University of Liberec (CXI), together with partners from Germany and the Czech Republic, received the prestigious German Business Award in the category “Czech-German Cooperation”. The award was presented during the German-Czech Economic Forum, held on November 11 at the Mánes Gallery…
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Czechia’s highest scientific award goes to Miroslav Černík: award for water purification technologies
Professor Miroslav Černík has received the highest Czech scientific award – the Czechia. The jury recognised his more than thirty years of work in the field of contaminated water treatment, remediation technologies and the application of nanomaterials in the environment. “I greatly appreciate this award,” says Černík. “I also take it as proof that clean…
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