1. Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe VÚTS innovation activities in the textile and processing industry www.vuts.cz

2. ► 160 employees - 80 designers + special technical / R&D staff - 35 workers in production area (1-2 shifts) ► 9 special departments (design, automatization, measuring, mechatronic, … ) ►More than 750 patents ► ISO 9001 quality certificate VÚTS Liberec, a.s. – key data Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

3. www.vuts.cz VÚTS, a.s. – key markets (R & D, design, production) Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

4. www.vuts.cz Special „Innovation“ services  R & D of machines  Virtual prototyping  Computer simulations  Innovation / optimalization of existing machines - noise reduction - vibrations reduction - decreasing energy consumption  Special measurements  Application of Mechatronics Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

5. www.vuts.cz Production in own tool shop  Textile machines - weaving and carding machines  Single – purpose machines  Assembly lines, handling systems, conveyers  Prototypes and function models  Testing and control devices  CAD and CAM‘s  Special measurement machines and devices  Mechatronic gear boxes Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

6. www.vuts.cz Textile Industry Textile Industry Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

7. www.vuts.cz Air-jet and water jet weaving machines for production of technical fabrics – glass fibres, etc Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

8. www.vuts.cz Final products from CAMEL Weaving Machine Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

9. www.vuts.cz Simulation / FEM analysis (static and dynamic analysis) Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

10. www.vuts.cz Beating up mechanism Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

11. www.vuts.cz Machine drive with reduced moment of inertia and electronic cam Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

12. www.vuts.cz Application of composite materials Application of composite materials (beating up and shedding mechanism) Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

13. www.vuts.cz Innovation approach – Results Innovation approach – Results Lower energy consumption - reduction of 50% !!! Lower press-air consumption Higher productivity – up to 600 rpm Less spare parts consumption Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

14. www.vuts.cz Innovation / Modernisation Seawing Machine Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

15. www.vuts.cz Innovation / Modernisation Textile Machines - carding Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

16. www.vuts.cz Processing Industry Processing Industry Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

17. www.vuts.cz CAD construction SW - SolidWorks, SolidEdge Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

18. www.vuts.cz Single Purpose Machines - Automotive Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

19. www.vuts.cz Printing Industry Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

20. www.vuts.cz Handling Machines for Tool Machines Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

21. www.vuts.cz Handling Systems for Tool Machines Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

22. www.vuts.cz Pallet Handling for Tool Machines Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

23. www.vuts.cz Conveyer / Assembly line - Automotive Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

24. www.vuts.cz CAM – calculation and inhouse production Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

25. www.vuts.cz ► Technical experts and knowledge for Innovation in house ► Complexity of services ► Top technical equipment – SW, HW ► Own construction, own prototype shop and own production ► Communication in English, German, Russian language Advantages of cooperation with VÚTS Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

26. www.vuts.cz Reference list Automotive AreaNon Automotive Area Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

27. www.vuts.cz „New VÚTS – place for Innovations“ (2009 – 2012) Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe

28. www.vuts.cz Contact: Ing. Jiří Václavík Sales Manager VÚTS Liberec, a.s. U Jezu 525/4, P.O.Box 92 461 19 Liberec 1 Czech Republic Tel: 00420 485 302 491 E-mail: jiri.vaclavik@vuts.cz Thank you for your attention !!! Jiri Vaclavik, VÚTS, 23/04/09 – AIP Hannover Messe