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The research direction of Competitive Engineering combines research and development in the areas of manufacturing and automotive industries with great application potential. The workplaces support the industrial activities of entities not only in adjacent regions and focus on the application of new technologies and technological processes to ensure a higher level of innovation in industrial production.

The 3D Technologies Department is dedicated to research and development in the field of additive technologies. Our activities include 3D printing using state-of-the-art technologies for processing metal and polymer materials.

filip.vele@tul.cz

The department combines activities of materials development and analysis, especially nanomaterials, using plasma and surface analysis technologies. We are able to analyze tribological and mechanical properties of thin films, coatings and substrates.

mateusz.fijalkowski@tul.cz

  • CXI TUL has published its Sustainability/CSR report for 2025

    CXI TUL has published its Sustainability/CSR report for 2025

    The Center for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies, and Innovation at CXI TUL has published its Sustainability/CSR report for 2025. It provides an overview of specific data and activities that reflect our approach to responsible operations in the areas of people, the environment, research, and social responsibility. People and culture In 2025, CXI TUL had 194 employees.…

  • He left the wood to the woodcarvers. The biathlete opted for 3D printing and his own design

    He left the wood to the woodcarvers. The biathlete opted for 3D printing and his own design

    When your sports equipment fits you like a glove, you know it right away. This is undoubtedly true in biathlon. A rifle is not just a piece of equipment, but an extension of the body. And it was precisely this requirement that junior biathlete František Jelínek came to CXI TUL with: he wanted a custom-made…

  • We can detect pathogens in water within a few hours

    We can detect pathogens in water within a few hours

    Until now, water analysis results took several days, but with the new method based on qPCR analysis, we have results within five hours. Speed can be absolutely crucial in taking effective measures to protect health. The new method detects and identifies the DNA of pathogenic microorganisms, so there is no need to cultivate bacteria in…

  • Perfect glide, long tracks in nature. PFAS and the search for solutions

    Perfect glide, long tracks in nature. PFAS and the search for solutions

    Groomed trails, the silence of the Jizera Mountains, cross-country skis gliding almost by themselves. But this perfect glide has a downside. The substances that have helped cross-country skiers achieve better riding characteristics for decades remain in nature practically forever. Per- and polyfluorinated substances, known by the abbreviation PFAS, have long been used in cross-country ski…

  • A book that travels. Voices that remain

    A book that travels. Voices that remain

    On International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), CXI TUL is launching a new community project aimed at connecting women in science through shared experiences and mutual inspiration. It is based on a simple but powerful principle: one book, twelve female scientists, and twelve voices over the course of a year. The…

  • Behind the Curtain of Digitalization: A Conference That Will Show the Reality of Digital Transformation

    Behind the Curtain of Digitalization: A Conference That Will Show the Reality of Digital Transformation

    Today, digitization has a fundamental impact on the functioning of companies, public institutions, and entire regions. It is no longer just about introducing new technologies—the key is understanding the context, impact, and real possibilities for their practical application. These are the issues that will be addressed at the Behind the Curtain of Digitization conference, which…

  • Polish Marshal of the Lubusz Voivodeship Visits CXI TUL

    Polish Marshal of the Lubusz Voivodeship Visits CXI TUL

    On Wednesday, 28 January, the Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CXI) was visited by Sebastian Ciemnoczołowski, Marshal of the Lubusz Voivodeship. The meeting was also attended by the former Rector of the Technical University of Liberec, Assoc. Prof. Miroslav Březina, the incoming Rector Assoc. Prof. Aleš Kocourek, and representatives of the Liberec Region,…

  • 3D printing in practice: when technology meets corporate reality

    3D printing in practice: when technology meets corporate reality

    Companies considering introducing 3D printing or wanting to streamline its use in practice met with researchers and experts in the field of additive technologies at the SUPPORT4SME project workshop. The program offered a comprehensive introduction to FDM 3D printing, an overview of materials and software, and practical demonstrations that helped participants better understand the possibilities…

  • 3D printing under the microscope: Libor Horáček on possibilities that know no bounds

    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…

  • CXI TUL in 2025: stable foundation, visible results and further direction

    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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At the Center for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation in Liberec (CXI TUL), we bring together research, technology, and science that are used by companies and research organizations. We develop new materials and modern technologies and apply solutions that have a real impact in industry, healthcare, IT and other areas. Our laboratories and people are among the best in their fields, and our results speak for themselves.

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Applied research and development


Basic/exploratory research

Aquatest, a.s
Surface treatments of Fe nanoparticles for in-situ groundwater remediation

Brano Group a.s.
Research and development, special designs

Bosch Diesel s.r.o.
Výroba prototypových dílů na 3D tiskárně

Crytur s.r.o.
Research and development of new grinding methods

Elmarco s.r.o.
Special machine design

Jablotron a.s.
Research and development in the field of mechatronics

Magna Bohemia s.r.o.
Systems for regulating the temperature field on the production line

Nanoprogress, z.s.p.o.
Equipment for research into the reproducible preparation of core-shell coaxial nanofibers

Pragotherm, servis fasád s.r.o.
Microbiological analyses of algae and fungi

Preciosa a.s.
Study of the surfaces of polished products and the surface of coral stringing holes

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