Scope of activity

Scope of activity

The main activity of the Institute is:
  1. Conducting scientific research and development work.
  2. Adapting the results of research and development work to practical demands.
  3. Implementing the results of the above mentioned research and work in the field of other natural and technical sciences (PKD 72.19.Z.).

 

The scope of the Institute's activity includes:

1.Conducting scientific research and development work in the field of:

  • mechanization of extraction and processing in the mining industry, including:
  1. development of mechanization systems for technological processes in mining,
  2. development of technical solutions for mining machinery and equipment,

 

  • automation and robotization of technological processes in mining, including:
  1. development of mechatronic systems,
  2. development of control systems, diagnostics and monitoring of mechanization systems,
  • mechanization of production and transportation, including:
  1. development of technologies for the use of mining excavations,
  2. development of propulsion systems
  • creating technologies and devices for environmental protection,
  • improving methods of scientific research and development work,
  • conducting laboratory and operational tests in terms of functionality, reliability, ergonomics, work safety and environmental protection.
  1. Adapting the results of scientific research and development works to practical demands, including:
  • production of prototypes, models and provision of research services,
  • processing data related to conducted research and development works (PKD 63.11.Z),
  • activity in the field of engineering and related technical consultancy (PKD 71.12.Z),
  • development of scientific and technical expertise,
  • other professional, scientific and technical activities (PKD 74.90.Z).
  1. Implementation of the results of scientific research and development works, including:
  • creating product and process documentation, developing software and providing scientific and development services,
  • production of machinery for mining and extraction as well as construction related to research and development works conducted by the unit (PKD 28.92.Z).

In connection with its core activity, the Institute performs the following works:

  1. It disseminates the results of scientific research and development works through:
  • organization of symposiums, lectures and conferences,
  • organization of fairs, exhibitions and congresses (PKD 82.30.Z).
  1. It performs research and analysis and prepares opinions and expert opinions in the field of scientific research and development work (PKD 71.20.B).
  2. It prepares assessments concerning the state and development of individual fields of science and technology, sectors of economy that use the results of scientific research and development works, as well as the use of the achievements of world science and technology in the country.
  3. It conducts standardization activities (PKD 74.90.Z), approval and certification activities (PKD 71.20.B), including:
  • certification and assessment of product conformity in the scope of accreditation, authorization and notification,
  • certification of management systems within the scope of the accreditation held,
  • testing and evaluation of products for compliance with the requirements for use in mining plants,
  • voluntary certification for the "B" trademark.
  1. It processes data, including maintaining databases (PKD 63.11.Z).
  2. It operates in the field of scientific, technical and economic information, inventiveness and protection of industrial and intellectual property (PKD 69.10.Z), as well as supporting the innovativeness of enterprises.
  3. In connection with the conducted scientific research and development works, it manufactures machinery, devices, materials and other products, and conducts validation of research and measurement methods as well as calibration of equipment.
  4. It conducts publishing activities related to scientific research and development work - publishing magazines and other periodicals (PKD 58.14.Z).

The Institute conducts seminars, training and further education courses.

The Institute conducts activities other than those listed in par. 2-4, which includes, among others:

  1. Conducting research and technical analysis (PKD 71.20.B).
  2. Preparation of opinions and expert opinions that are not of the nature of scientific research and development work (PKD 74.90.Z).
  3. Conducting product safety tests (PKD 71.20.B).
  4. Issuing opinions and assessing organizational and technical conditions (PKD 74.90.Z)
  5. Activities in the field of engineering and related technical consultancy (PKD 71.12.Z), not related to adapting the results of scientific research and development works to practical demands.
  6. Conducting business activity in the field of production and trade in explosives, weapons, ammunition and products and technology for military or police purposes - production of explosives (PKD.20.51.Z).