A view inside a foundry furnace without interrupting production. Developed jointly by NCK MATCA and BENEŠ a LÁT, the cooled borescope transmits images to a remote monitor, allowing operators to monitor the molten metal level during casting. The system has been validated under operating conditions in a furnace used for low-pressure aluminium casting.

Přehled o dění uvnitř slévárenské pece bez přerušování výroby. Chlazený boroskop vyvinutý ve spolupráci NCK MATCA a společnosti BENEŠ a LÁT přenáší obraz na vzdálený monitor a umožňuje sledovat hladinu taveniny v průběhu lití. Systém prošel ověřením přímo v provozu pece pro nízkotlaké lití hliníku.

The NCC MATCA Council met on Friday 18 September 2026, followed by the General Assembly on Monday 21 September.

Technology developed within NCC MATCA can monitor the level of molten metal and automatically adjust the melting process in response. This reduces the need for continuous operator supervision.

A device developed within the NCK MATCA project can accurately measure the proportions of individual phases in steel and is ready for use in industry.

The Sensors for the 21st Century project has delivered new technologies for materials testing, industrial process monitoring and their automation. Research organisations and companies involved in NCK MATCA have jointly developed devices and methods capable of detecting changes inside materials, monitoring processes during production, testing sensors under demanding conditions and using the data obtained to automatically control technological processes.

From May 14th to 16th, 2025, we took part in the European Defence Innovation Days (EDID) in Krakow, hosted by the European Defence Agency (EDA). Our presence focused on showcasing technologies with high potential for defence applications – ranging from unique metal 3D prints made from tungsten to cutting-edge ultra-thin structures developed within the EDA CapTech Materials project AMALIA, in collaboration with partners including CARDAM and with contributions from NCK MATCA.

ThetaBox is an innovative device that enables real-time monitoring of key parameters in the foundry production process. By tracking temperatures, flow rates, and pressures, it enhances control over production, resulting in improved quality and efficiency in industrial casting part manufacturing.

On 1 October 2024, the General Assembly of the NCK MATCA was held. The event was attended by 25 partners who contributed their valuable opinions and experiences to the future direction of the centre.

The collaboration between scientists from NCK MATCA and the Institute of Nuclear Fuels is delivering the desired results.