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Conference Proceedings - METAL 2026
35th International Conference on Metallurgy and Materials
May 5 - 7, 2026 / OREA Congress Hotel Brno, Czech Republic, EU
www.metalconference.eu
ISSN: 2694-9296
ISBN: 978-80-88365-32-7
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DWORNICKA Renata Cracow University of Technology
Co-authors:
PACANA Andrzej
PILCH Miłosz
Abstract:
This article analyzes the state of research on robotic process automation (RPA) in the steel industry and proposes a classification of RPA applications in this context. The study employed a systematic literature review methodology and used the Scopus and Web of Science databases, complemented by industry materials. [..]
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DWORNICKA Renata Cracow University of Technology
Co-authors:
PACANA Andrzej
CZERWIŃSKA Karolina
Abstract:
The aim of the study was to analyse the use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in assessing the efficiency of companies with varying levels of automation, as well as to indicate how the selection of appropriate KPIs supports the implementation of smart manufacturing solutions in the foundry industry. The study compared traditional and automated production systems in terms of performance, quality, process stability and machine availability metrics. [..]
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DWORNICKA Renata Cracow University of Technology
Co-authors:
PACANA Andrzej
SIWIEC Dominika
Abstract:
Companies whose business is based on offering new product solutions are seeking techniques that support decision-making at early stages, such as conceptualization and prototyping. The growing importance of sustainable product development necessitates a holistic approach to this process. [..]
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GRODECKI Adam Czestochowa University of Technology
Abstract:
The growing level of order customization in steel structure manufacturing has significantly transformed production systems, particularly in welding operations. While high-mix production increases flexibility and responsiveness to customer requirements, it may also introduce process variability, longer changeover times, and a higher risk of welding imperfections. [..]
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KURKA Vladislav Materiálový a metalurgický výzkum, s.r.o.
Co-authors:
KOSTURA Bruno
VLČEK Jozef
BASINAS Panagiotis
TICHAVSKÁ Veronika
KLÁSKOVÁ Ivana
CVIČKOVÁ Radka
JONŠTA Petr
Abstract:
The paper deals with the issue of chromium recovery from slag systems through its reduction with aluminum. Attention is paid in particular to the behavior of chromium oxides in the melt and their transformation into the metallic phase under appropriately selected conditions. [..]
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KOVÁR Filip VSB-Technical University of Ostrava
Co-authors:
OVČAČÍKOVÁ Hana
TOPINKOVÁ Michaela
MATĚJKA Vlastimil
Abstract:
The growing accumulation of steel slag poses an environmental challenge while simultaneously representing a significant source of secondary raw materials for modern metallurgy. This study examines vibrofluid magnetic separation as an effective pre-treatment strategy for converter steel slag, enabling selective concentration of iron-bearing phases and the production of non-magnetic fractions suitable for further valorization. [..]
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KURKA Vladislav MATERIÁLOVÝ A METALURGICKÝ VÝZKUM s.r.o.
Co-authors:
KOSTURA Bruno
VLČEK Jozef
MATĚJKA Vlastimil
TICHAVSKÁ Veronika
KLÁSKOVÁ Ivana
Abstract:
This paper summarizes research focused on the evaluation of metallurgical sludge generated during steel production in an oxygen converter, with the aim of preserving its high iron content for further use in the steel industry. The technology employs pyrometallurgical processing using secondary waste as a reducing agent. [..]
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PILARCZYK Maria Częstochowa University of Technology
Abstract:
The environment of a free-stall barn is characterized by high humidity and the presence of aggressive gases, such as ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S), generated during anaerobic manure decomposition. The combined effect of moisture, chemical agents, and intensive operation of steel hydraulic components promotes accelerated corrosion. [..]
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ȘERBAN Dana Mariana National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest
Co-authors:
SEMENESCU Augustin
CIUCHI Oana Mariana
ȘERBAN Nicolae
Abstract:
As mergers between higher education institutions increasingly become a global phenomenon, the existing literature has largely emphasized institutional performance, governance structures, and policy-driven outcomes, while the perspectives of students remain marginally addressed. This study provides a student-centered analysis of a large-scale university merger in Romania, focusing on students from the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering. [..]
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RASTEGARALAM Mitra VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
Abstract:
The Circular Economy is a new approach focusing on increasing material efficiency, minimizing waste, and circulating resource. This paper is about an analysis of circular economy and production management strategies in the metallurgical industries of the European Union (EU) and China. [..]
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WOŁOWCZYK Jacek Czestochowa University of Technology
Abstract:
The aim of the study is to conduct a structural analysis of the causes of accidents at work in the metallurgical industry using a multifactorial approach. The study is quantitative and based on the analysis of statistical data on accidents in companies engaged in the production of metals and metal products. [..]
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