Volume 3, Issue 1 (2017)

Author(s): Barbora LUHOVÁ

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The focused ion beam – Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB-SEM) is an instrument that has a widespread use in the field of material science because it is able to micromachining with high resolution imaging thus therefore enhancing a broad range of both fundamental and technological applications in material science. The FIB is based on a beam of gallium ions which sputter the sample enabling precise machining at the nanometer/micrometer scale. Over the past few years, the FIB has gained acceptance as more than just an expensive sample preparation tool and has taken its place among the suite of other instruments commonly available in forensic and analytical laboratories, universities, medical, biological and geological, research institutions. The combined SEM capability allows for real time monitoring of the FIB cuts with a higher resolution.

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Author(s): Mária JANČUŠOVÁ, Miriam FANDÁKOVÁ, Boris BUČKO, Katarína ZÁBOVSKÁ

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This paper presents theoretical knowledge obtained from literature sources of reconfigurable manufacturing systems as a new class of systems. The article compares reconfigurable manufacturing systems structure with that of traditional flexible lines. Next it defines the core characteristics and design principles of reconfigurable manufacturing system their relationships between each other and classification of manufacturing systems. This paper highlights the impact of reconfigurable manufacturing system on new product design in global manufacturing systems of the research and development of intelligent solutions in the technological process.

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Author(s): Michal PALČÁK, Pavol KUDELA

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This article is focused on post-processing of 3D scanned objects and on the importance of post-processing and identification of problems which may arise during the processing of the data. Creation of 3D shape using special 3D technologies has become main approach for creating digital data of 3D shape which is then processed in various software tools. Despite the increasing of the accuracy most available scanning techniques cause serious scanning irregularities also known as artifacts.

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Author(s): Daniel KABANOV, Nikita VOLKOV, Boris BUČKO, Mária JANČUŠOVÁ

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This article briefly describes the evolution of the humanoid robotics in recent years which was influenced by improving of software, building materials and robotics technologies in general. The second part is focused on actual options of humanoid robots in the market while the third part unveils more specific details about the NAO robot. It describes the NAO project, history, development, achievements and the characteristics of the project.

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Author(s): Pavol BUKOVAN, Pavol KUDELA

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This article focuses on 3D scanning of objects and the following application to practices. With 3D scanning, a digital spatial model of an existing object is created and therefore this technology is much more accurate than 2D technology. Main fields of the use are construction, engineering, medical industry, culture and industry of footwear, design, and entertainment. 3D scanning can be used in simple, or even in more complex projects in order to monitor changes created by human activities or by nature itself.

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Author(s): Daniel BEŇADIK, Pavol KUDELA

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This article focuses on the revolutionary scanning technology featuring the FARO non-contact point laser scanning system. Scanning is suitable for large objects with a working range of more than 300 meters. 3D laser scanner is one of the most advanced technology in the field of spatial information acquisition. The use of 3D scanners has a broad scope in many areas of construction, archaeology and digitization of cultural monuments. One of the main advantages of the technology is to target the actual state of the object and to quickly acquire the real data of the scanned object. Getting 3D models and virtual scanning of a scanned object are the benefits that make this technology exceptional.

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