COMPETITIVE
ENGINEERING
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.
department of 3D Technology
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.
department of advanced technologies
The department focuses on research in the field of advanced polymer material processing technologies and design solutions for transport and other technical applications. Thanks to its multidisciplinary approach, it combines expertise in technology, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, and mechatronics.
NEWS
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A laser that can adjust itself—and recognize when it has made a mistake
Scientists at CXI TUL are developing laser systems that can operate without a technician present. The laser adjusts itself precisely as needed and uses sound to determine whether the process is proceeding correctly. Research in the LasApp project is aimed at both space applications and everyday manufacturing. Adjusting a laser is delicate work. If a…
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Beads with a nanofiber core. This is a better way to purify water.
Wastewater treatment plants struggle every day with substances that don’t simply disappear from the water. The removal of nitrogen compounds is very important at these plants. If too much of these substances remains in the water, they harm rivers and the life within them. Karel Havlíček from CXI TUL was a co-investigator on the HYMNA…
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Science on the Front Lines: Cleanup of a Benzene Spill
In late February 2025, a train carrying benzene derailed in Hustopeče nad Bečvou, and within hours, a race was on to save the groundwater and surface water. One of the most toxic industrial substances began seeping into the gravel-sand subsoil. While fieldwork was underway to prevent the spread of contamination, decisions were already being made…
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“Baby bags? That’s how the journey to a product begins,” says Miroslava Rysová
A bizarre email about “baby bags,” skin-friendly laundry sheets, or eye drops with nanoparticles. Research by Miroslava Rysová and the Department of Applied Biology at CXI TUL shows that the path from laboratory research to a practical product is often surprising, challenging, but frequently much more pragmatic than companies initially imagine. When did you first…
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Region, Industry, and Research Come Together: TUL Showcases What It Has to Offer
On June 2, the Technical University of Liberec hosted the Liberec Region Employers and Public Administration Forum. The meeting brought together representatives from companies, public administration, and academia, demonstrating that today’s university is not merely a place for teaching and basic research. It is increasingly becoming a partner for industry, regional development, and concrete innovation.…
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The preschool searched in vain for help. It finally found a solution in 3D printing
For a long time, the preschool searched in vain for someone who could help children with fine motor skill difficulties obtain suitable aids for everyday activities. It finally found a solution in the 3D printing department at CXI TUL, where special colorful aids were created, designed precisely according to what the children actually need in…
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More than just Bitcoin and blockchain. CryptoByte 2026 showcased applied AI from CXI TUL
CryptoByte 2026 is one of the largest cryptocurrency events in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The conference, focused primarily on Bitcoin, blockchain, regulation, and digital asset security, opened up space for applied artificial intelligence. Representatives from NCK P3DT attended on behalf of CXI TUL, and Bohumil Kolář gave a presentation showcasing specific solutions for intelligent…
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MiReCC Project: Post-mining landscape restoration begins at CXI
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, an informal meeting of representatives from institutions involved in the project “Reclamation of Mining Heritage under Climate Change Conditions” (MiReCC) took place at the Institute of Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies, and Innovation (CXI) at the Technical University of Liberec. The project is being implemented under the Interreg Saxony–Czech Republic 2021–2027 cross-border…
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CXI TUL Hosts Meeting Between New TUL Management and Journalists
The first meeting between the new management of the Technical University of Liberec and journalists took place at the Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation, CXI TUL. Miroslav Černík also attended the meeting on behalf of CXI TUL. The new university management presented the main priorities that will shape the direction of TUL in…
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Interview with Veronika Leová: From „Crazy Scientist“ to Professional Research
The life of a scientist isn’t just about wearing a white lab coat; it’s also about international internships, endless reading of articles, and searching for answers to questions no one has asked before. Veronika Leová initially had no idea what working in research entailed. Today, as a doctoral student at the CXI TUL institute in…
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Cooperation
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.
Types of cooperation
Based on duration and organization
Individual short-term contracts
Long-term cooperation, series of follow-up orders (framework agreement, cooperation agreement)
Partnerships within grant projects
Association (consortium, active network)
Based on relationship exclusivity
Exclusive relationships
Non-exclusive relationships
By type of research
Applied research and development
Basic/exploratory research
Examples of successful cooperation
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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