Utilization infrared thermography in the automotive industry to determine faults by using thermal camera Fluke Ti10 = Використання інфрачервоної термографії в автомобільній промисловості для визначення несправностей за допомогою тепловізійної камери

The contribution deals with the problem the use of thermovision in the automotive industry to fault diagnosis. Thermovision shows the decomposition of temperature field to surface of the body in the infrared region spectrum that the human eye to see, and are therefore currently thermovision is considered a very useful tool for predictive maintenance. The main ways to benefit from thermovision in the automotive industry for example motor control, ignition and set the air-fuel ratio, check cooling systems, thermostats, coolers, catalytic converters, brakes and tires, checking climate control.

Proposal modular robotic systems with robot SCARA = Пропозиція модульної роботизованої системи з роботом типу SCARA

The paper describes the methods and principles to a variety of storage components. Briefly explain 1D, 2D and 3D methods for storing components on a pallet. It deals with the modularity and reconfiguration. Finally, it describes a flexible modular unit.

Research of acoustic descriptors of sandwich absorbers = Дослідження акустичних дескрипторів шарових поглиначів

In spite of existing European and national legislation aimed at noise abatement, public interest and concern about noise are high. The EU Directive 70/157/EEC [11] for setting and controlling environmental noise is aimed at creating less noisy and more pleasant environment for European residents within "Sustainable Development in Europe". The authors are presenting a methodology for measuring selected acoustic descriptors (sound absorption coefficient and sound transmission loss) for acoustic materials, which are currently in process of development. Emphasis is put on sandwich structures of absorbers. Verification results of the proposed methodology are presented.

Possibilities of using the combined sensor of particle velocity and acoustics pressure = Можливості використання комбінованого датчика швидкості часток і акустики тиску

The increase in noise causes problems in recent years especially for people in mental health. This article discusses about sensor of Microflown, which is used to measure the speed of particles. Currently Microflown technology offers a breakthrough for noise and vibration testing, which are based on the speed of the acoustic sensor Microflown particles and also on measurement of temperature difference in cross-section.

Innovation approaches and principles for projects preparation in production systems = Інноваційні підходи та принципи підготовки проектів в виробничих системах

This article describes innovative approaches and principles governing the preparation of projects in production systems. It focuses on innovative methods and principles in their application. Its foundation is innovative customer needs and utilizes a methodology of innovation opportunities. Use of innovation within production systems allows hones the irstructure, leading to increases in the productivity and competitiveness.

Retail analysis within the European Union = Роздрібний аналіз в межах Європейського Союзу

The overall economic performance is to a large extent influenced by the situation in retail trade. Many experts and analysts from the field agree that specifically retailing is a reflection of the entire commerce segment prosperity. This applies not only at the level of individual national economies, but also for the economy, which is envisaged as a whole consisting of the European Union Member States. The main source of relevant information is therefore the statistical office Eurostat, covered by the European Union. It provides extensive and high-quality European countries' statistics for many areas.

Trends in the development and production of industrial robots = Тенденції в області розробки і виробництва промислових роботів

The paper describes state of the development, production and utilization of industrial robots. It shows the fields of highest deployment of robots. The year 2010 was a break-through and since that year the production of industrial robots has increased each year. The paper also points out the increasing trend of use of service robots as well as mentions main producers and countries with high potential deployment of robots.

Creating a DC motor control necessary for teaching mobile robotics = Створення управління двигуна постійного струму, необхідного для навчання мобільної робототехніки

The article is devoted to the description of the implementation of the basic PSD controller for DC motor. PSD controller is designed for the Arduino Mega ADK board. As a program in genvironment is used Flowcode 6, which is very suitable for teaching programmable modules for robotics. It is particularly suitable for students who still do not know any programming language.

The direction of development of service robots = Напрямок розвитку сервісних роботів

In this article describe such directions can be evolved in the development of service robotics. Dynamics of development and expected trends in robotics require consistently high activity in the research and development of service robots. This fact supports and structures sectors and scientific - research area of service robots, which can be understood as an open system with continuous refilling and refinement.

Modular robots on multiagent principle = Модульні роботи мультиагентного принципу

The article describes how modules can be interconnected in terms of their architecture. Combining the principles of modularity and multi-agent management raises a number of advantages especially when operating these robots. This Vlasnost is common in nature where samoopravit'el'nost', substitution, etc. are commonplace. By adopting this theory, design direction, which gives the robot a new quality, which is based on the possible effective reconfigures its kinematic and functional structure, and thus using the original robot modules to create new variants of the robot with the required new parameters and behavior.

Introduction to the rehabilitation robotics = Введення до реабілітації робототехніки

The paper presents the introduction to the issue of robotic rehabilitation systems for assistance to old and handicapped people because of changes in the age structure of the population. The first part of paper describes current situation and expected changes in demographic structure of society and the second part of paper describes basic division of robotic rehabilitation systems.

Approach of small and medium-sized enterprises to introduction of environmental management systems = Підхід малих і середніх підприємств до впровадження заходів щодо навколишнього середовища

The present contribution deals with the implementation of environmental management systems in small and medium-sized enterprises. At present, the EU's environmental policy is directed so as to allow future access to the market only to those companies that have an open environmental policy, i.e. that the general public are able to prove that their activities and production activities are environmentally acceptable and friends in relation to environmental protection. Therefore, even small and medium enterprises need in the field of environmental policy, to adopt a strategy of adaptation to the new conditions of voluntary environmental legislation.

Experimental measurements and using the acoustic camera in industry = Експериментальні вимірювання і використання акустичної камери в промисловості

The Acoustic Camera was the first commercially viable system using beam forming to visually localize acoustic emissions. The tool is now used in a variety of industries and has a growing customer base worldwide. This article describes some field experience on the use and measurement results and procedures of the Acoustic Camera. By the use of Acoustic Camera in measurements it is possible to differentiate and localize different sources. Acoustic emission monitoring is getting increasingly important with engineering product design. An acoustic camera was recently developed as a new measuring device and constitutes a strong innovation made for localizing noise emissions.

Determining concentration of solid aerosols using light scattering principles = Визначення концентрації твердих аерозолів з використанням принципів розсіювання світла

The paper deals with the issue of determination the concentration of solid aerosols, provides various methods and focuses in detail to determine the concentration of solid aerosols using a device that works on the principle of light scattering. The paper includes an explanation of this principle and points out its advantages and possibilities of using in practice. The paper also presents the results of experimental measurements in two classrooms with different boards. The result of the experiment is to determine the concentration of solid aerosols, results of measurements and highlight the differences in the concentration of solid aerosols in different classrooms.

Application of the psychoacoustics and binaural measurement for the valuation of the sound quality = Застосування психоакустики і бінауральних вимірювань для оцінки якості звуку

The acoustic properties of the products or characteristic sounds become important factor for customers. Aim of this article is to describe term psychoacoustics as well as more closely specify used equipment for an evaluation of acoustics parameters of products. Results of the psychoacoustic analysis show characteristics similar to human hearing and offers possibilities for objective valuation of sound quality. The most effective tool for psychoacoustic measurement and analysis is binaural measurement technique - artificial head. Artificial head have two ears that are positioned at about equal height at the two sides of the head.

A new approach to manufacturing strategy = Новий підхід до стратегії виробництва

Currently the highest degree of automation of the production process is a computer-integrated manufacturing. Each subsections automated production process to aggregate data rates and traditional manufacturing documentation is written to replace this digitalized documentation, respectively talking about without documentation contact. The gradual development of automation machinery production from conventional machines through the NC machine, CNC and DNC management, to flexible manufacturing system PVS and the current efforts of computer integrated manufacturing CIM.

Young unemployment as a social problem = Безробіття молоді як соціальна проблема

This article shows the reasons, consequences and possibilities of the solutions of young unemployment who are one of the most vulnerable groups of a modern society. The selection of the topic was influenced by the fact that unemployment as such is a matter of all of us and it's a contemporary phenomenon in every single economics. The aim of the article is to define the prognosis of further development in the following period based on the analysis of contemporary state of a selected group of young people in the Slovak Republic endangered by the unemployment, with the help of quantitative prognosis method that is based on the analysis of a processing the historical data in specific relations and their extrapolation for the prognosis period.

Analysis of rotary units used in end effectors for industrial robots = Аналіз поворотних агрегатів, які використовуються в кінцевих ефекторах для промислових роботів

RPM (rotary positioning module) is an autonomous, functionally and structurally separate module for rotary positioning axes with a fixed integration capacity, determined intelligence, capable of mechanical and management of linking with other modules to functionally higher machine systems. Structure RPM is generally based on the specific requirements imposed on the device while addressed in addition to the minimum of (engine, transmission system, a transformation system, sensors and control system) may contain: flange, clutch, input and output shaft, brake and external sensors. The analysis allows the assessment of properties developed by the RPM and based on the obtained information to modify individual parameters.

Identification of safety and environmental conditions for water jet technology = Визначення безпеки та екологічних умов для водоструминних технологій

The contribution deals with the safety and environmental requirements at water jet dividing. In the frame of experiments were verified safety properties of water jet with using of various types of cutting parameters. The tests were realised on two working tables on each with one cutting head. After evaluating of test results, we can make a conclusion that by dividing of high-press water into two cutting heads and with determining of suitable parameters, it is possible to increase the rate of working process, to make it more effective one and it is the possibility how to save financial resources for the firms in the frame of safety requirements.

Proposal of mobile robot platform for tests its performance = Пропозиція мобільної робот-платформи для тестування його продуктивності

This article mainly deals with the design of an electronic part of robot whoseplaying robot category MiroSot. SjF TUKE Robotics Team has the experience and achievements in this category, but for further progress is necessary improved still many details. The main detail is to improve the behavior of robots - players on the move. In particular, we consider it necessary to re-solve the stability of the movement of mobile robots in various motion situations. This article describes how we designed the electronic parts of the robot. This section will serve us in the future for data acquisition. Later, the results can we expect that we will be able to design adaptive control for mobile robots and we will able to improve movement stability of robots.