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June in 2010
During the period from June 20th to June 24th was held 9th International Symposium of Croatian Metallurgical Society "SHMD 2010" in Sibenik. Symposium was attended by 46 countries with 541 works divided into 4 sections. Representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina and from the University of Zenica were from the Metallurgical Institute and the Faculty of Metallurgy and Materials. Synopsis of these works are published in magazine Metalurgija (Metallurgy). Honorary Member (Honour Board) of the Symposium was Professor Mirsada Oruč and Metallurgical Institute "Kemal Kapetanović" from Zenica, University of Zenica received recognition for cooperation. (Photos)
Mechanical Engineering Faculty, University of Zenica was the organizer of the first conference entitled "Maintenance of 2010" which was held on June 10th in Zenica. The conference was organized to gather people who are engaged in maintenance funds for work in various fields, exchange of experiences in the practical maintenance activities, transfer of knowledge in the field of maintenance. Participation in the Conference took representatives from BiH and the countries from the region, who presented the work with a variety of topics related to this area. Metallurgical Institute "Kemal Kapetanović" Zenica also took share with work entitled" The effect of maintenance of boilers and cyclone plant emissions of solid particles and flue gases into the atmosphere, "H. Prcanović, M. Oruč, M. Duraković, S cow. (Photos)
In the period from May 31st to June 4th in 2010 in Portoroz, Slovenia was held the International Symposium of the temperature, humidity and moisture - TEMPMEKO & ISHM 2010. Symposium was attended by authors from 38 countries and they presented 435 scientific and research papers from around the world. In addition to exhibitors from the region the world's most famous manufacturers of calibration equipment were also the sponsors of this symposium and they also took care that all participants feel comfortable. Representatives of the Metallurgical Institute"Kemal Kapetanović"Zenica, University of Zenica, also took part at this Symposium with scientific research paper entitled: "The new prototype apparatus for calibration of sensors for measuring the temperature of solid surfaces"
Author: Edin Terzic, Head of the Department of Thermotechniques and Head of the Laboratory for Technical Measurements of the Metallurgical Institute"Kemal Kapetanović"Zenica, University of Zenica. ( more ..)
May in 2010
During the period from May 27th to May 28th Technology Development Centre from Osijek and Varaždin Technology Park Ltd. within the European business network EEN HR organized business event on the theme "Oil industry, renewable energy sources and environmental protection."
Metallurgical Institute "Kemal Kapetanovic "Zenica, University of Zenica, as a partner in the EEN BiH joined this event as a partner with the organizers Technology Development Centre Osijek, Varaždin Technology Park Ltd, Business Information Center Ltd. - BICRO Zagreb, Croatian Chamber of Commerce and the Economic and Industry Chamber of Pecs.
Participants of this meeting presented their presentations, and then they exchanged experiences and problems encountered in business, and guided discussions about possible business arrangements. As a part of this event all members of this event were enabled to visit EXPO fair,Pamapas,Osijek. (more.....) ( Photos)
Roundtable on "Building, development and prospects of electric power facilities in Zenica-Doboj Canton"
On Wednesday, May 5th in 2010 in Zenica, the capital of Zenica-Doboj Canton was held a roundtable on "Building, development and prospects of electric power facilities in Zenica-Doboj Canton. The organizers of this roundtable were Elektroprivreda BiH, Brown Coal Mine Kakanj and the Government of Zenica-Doboj Canton.
The meeting was attended by representatives of government, the scientific institutions and businessmen of Canton. On this occasion they presented planned settings for the development of the energy system in Zenica-Doboj Canton, priorities in the construction of power facilities, plan preparation and construction of block No.8. TE Kakanj and mine development plans Kakanj Breza mine. Prof. Dr. Mirsad Oruč - Director of the Metallurgical Institute "Kemal Kapetanovic" Zenica took part in this occasion.
April in 2010
Symposium -METAL IC AND NON-METALLIC MATERIALS
During the period from April 27 th to April 28 th in 2010 was held The 7th Scientific research Symposium with international participation, organized by the Faculty of Metallurgy and Materials , University of Zenica. As part of his symposium were organized the following activities:
1 Promotion of monographs on the 50th anniversary of the Faculty of Metallurgy and Materials and Higher Education in Zenica
2 Opening the conference within which were presented Arcelor Mittal and BH Telecom
3 Presentation of papers in three parallel sessions:
- Metallic materials
- Nonmetallic Materials,
- Protection of working and living environment and sustainable development
4 Summary of 5th Symposium
5 Visit to Kraljeva Sutjeska.
Metallurgical Institute "Kemal Kapetanovic " Zenica participated in this meeting with three papers:
- Contribution to the strategy of development of new materials in BiH, (Almaida Gigović-Gekić, Mirsada Oruč)
- The effect of δ-ferrite on mechanical properties of austenitic stainless steel (Mirsada Oruč , Milenko Rimac, Nafija Šehić-Music)
- The effect of Al and Ti on the recrystallization temperature of superalloy Nimonic 80A (Omer Beganovic, Branka Muminović, Belma Fakić, Faik Uzunović)
March in 2010
Meeting of the European Business Club
In the action of Euro Info Correspondent Centre of Chamber of Commerce of BiH on March 30 th in 2010 was held the first meeting of the European Business Club.
Business Club was attended by representatives of 25 companies from different sectors of the economy, including Neira Delic, a representative of the Metallurgical Institute "Kemal Kapetanovic "Zenica, University of Zenica. The aim of the European Business Club is that an export oriented companies get an opportunity to discuss in an informal atmosphere with the relevant ministers about issues that directly affect their success in business and on the world market.
On this occasion, President of the Chamber of Commerce introduced European entrepreneurial network of BiH.
During the period from March 2nd to March 5th in 2010 at the Metallurgical Institute "Kemal Kapetanovic" Zenica in the continuation of previous activities, which were managed by Azemina Klobodanović - Manager of Quality at the Institute, was conducted the evaluation of five laboratories by the Norwegian accreditation body, in order to obtain international accreditation.
The assesment team was consisted of:
• Cecilie Leake, a leading reviewer and technical experts Frederik Langemead, Frank Combe, Crino Raut
According to the plan which was conciliated with managers and staff of laboratory was performed evaluation of laboratories of the Institute:
• Mechanical testing laboratory, Metallographic laboratory, Physical laboratory in the field of NDT testings, Mechanical calibration laboratory in the field of force and strength.
The assesment team was satisfied and expressed compliments for educational staff, working and organizational culture, and pointed to the minor lacks for whose corrections was left a short period of time, after which followed accreditation.
Having NA accreditation will be of great importance for the Insitute and for BiH because the listed laboratories and their results will have a better chance in the international market. PICTURES
On March 11th in 2010 was held a meeting of the Advisory Council for Accreditation (SVA) to mark the beginning of Educational center BATA which was attended by Professor Mirsada Oruč-member of the Council. On this occasion were pointed out the importance and the most important tasks and goals of the project "Strengthening of accreditation system in BiH, and the importance of accreditation in Europe and the world. Besides lectures exposed by the Chairman of SVA Mr. Mirsad Pojskić and director of BATA Mr. Zarko Petrovic, tcertain lectures were exposed by experts of the consortium: Mr.Hansgeorg Thiele and Mr. Jorgen Blom.
February in 2010
During the period from Feb.23rd to Feb.26th in 2010 in the Multimedia center of the University of Zenica of Metallurgical Institute "Kemal Kapetanovic" Zenica was held a seminar entitled "Uniadrion Media 2010 Course in Streaming Technologies for the Web." Seminar was designed for Web administrators, students, assistants and all other persons engaged in furnishing Website.
This seminar was attended by employees of the Institute Azra Emic,ecc and Nermin Mutapcic. The seminar was held in collaboration of the University of Zenica, Faculty of Health and Uniadrion - Virtual University of the Adriatic - lonan basin and University of Bologna. Lecturer at the Seminar was prof. Cristiano Leoni, e-LearningLab CELAB University of Bologna Forli .- Polo. PICTURES
June 2009
From the 4th June to 7th June in 2009 in Neum was held the 6th Scientific and professional meeting with international participation „QUALITY 2009'', and the organizer of this meeting was the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University in cooperation with the University Erlangen from Germany and the Association for quality from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Theme paper included four areas: quality in the economy, quality in the education, quality in the public sector and Normative regulation of quality.
For this meeting 163 scientific and professional papers from 16 countries were accepted. From The Metallurgical Institute''Kemal Kapetanovic'' of The University in Zenica in this gathering attended and actively participated Azemina Klobodanović, Bs. and Prof.D.Sc. Mirsada Oruč with paper „EFQM - model for excellence.''
May 2009
On 27th May in 2009 was performed the pre-assessment of the Institute’s laboratories (three test and two laboratories for calibration) in order to acquire international accreditation by the Norwegian Accreditation Body. Pre-assessment was carried out by Mrs Cecilia Laško, technical director of the body and the observer in front of Bata was Mrs Nezaheta Vrcić. Coordinator of the project in front of the Institute was Azemina Klobodanović, Bs-Quality Manager.
On this occasion with the presence of leaders was performed the pre-assessment of the following laboratories:
-The Mechanical Testing Laboratory,
-The Metallographic Laboratory,
-Physical Laboratory in the field of NDT testing,
-Mechanical Calibration Laboratory in the field of force and the hardness and
-The Laboratory for Measurement Techniques in the field of calibration measurement of temperature
From May 7th until May 8th The Metallurgical Institute "Kemal Kapetanović" Zenica, the University of Zenica - Neira Delic and Azra Emic participated in the International Conference "Joining the European Union possibilities of development of SMEs in South Eastern Europe" which was held in Kragujevac in Serbia in the period from May 7th until May 8th.
In addition to the Institute and the University of BiH The conference was attended by representatives of Business Start-up center of Zenica and businessmen of small and medium enterprises from Bosnia and Herzegovina, representatives from the Cluster Gračanica and Mostar.
In the framework of the Conference on May 7th, with the welcoming speech by EU, the University of Kragujevac, and the organization SPARK, presentations from different fields of science and economy were held.These presentations were presented by moderators from several countries of South East Europe, Among them was the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
On the second day – May 8th the Fair of Entrepreneurship was open and two round tables were held. Representatives of the Institute and the University participated in the roundtable on the theme "Developing entrepreneurial skills-cooperation between universities and economy." Album
April 2009
On april 23rd The organizers of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH held a meeting of the Information on the Seventh Framework Program of European Community for research, technological development, and sample activities (FP7) under the name "Towards integration in the European research fields." The goal of this meeting was to introduce Bosnia and Hercegovina scientific institutions and other interest groups with the opportunities offered by the recently signed association of B&H FP7, and to establish potentially interested partners and defines the way for further cooperation with the European research community.
Directorates of European Commission for research, COST, and the Joint Research Center, presented the presents and informed them by examples which support the practical aspects of participation in calls for proposals for FP7.
April 6th The second cycle of training for work on the computer for employees JP Water and sewage Zenica was completed. In the modern equipped hall, training was conducted by lecturer Azra Emic, ecc. and assistant Ramila Skomorac. Training included basic training (the Windows environment and the basics of MS Word) for a period of two months. All participants successfully passed the final verification of knowledge and thus were qualified for the award of diplomas. Album.
March 2009
- Representatives of the Institute Professor Mirsada Oruč, Halim Prcanovic and Mirnes Durakovic attended Symposium: "Application of the EU directive in the contemporary international road transport-DIGITAL Tachograph & ADR in 2009." The conference was held
on March 24th in Zenica in the organization of ECOS Institute for education of Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH and the "IPI-Institute for Economic inženjering" doo Zenica.
Metallurgical Institute "Kemal Kapetanovic" Zenica, the University of Zenica formed the inspection body for certification of vehicles for the transport of hazardous materials according to ADR, and the training of drivers and testing drivers for listed vehicles. Inspection body is accredited by the competent institutions of BiH. In the framework of continuous education and monitoring of the latest regulations and directives in this field the knowledge of this paper will contribute improving the above mentioned tasks.
- On March 13th the second cycle of training for work on the computer for employees JP Water and sewage Zenica was completed. This training was attended by 12 participants. It lasted one month and it was about basics of MS Excel.
- On March 11th and 12th in Zenica was organized Seminar - Training of BH Quality - Center for development, quality, consulting and services, Sarajevo and DNV DET NORSKE VERITAS, in cooperation with the Business Start-up Center of Zenica. The seminar is primarily intended for people who manage the system and run system of quality in companies and people who participate the auditors. The seminar was organized in order to provide knowledge about key elements of the Quality System according to the latest international standard ISO 9001:2008. The participants of the Workshop from the Institute were Azemina Klobodanović, Bs. (Quality Manager) and Sadmir Memčić, Bs. (internal auditor). All the participants of this seminar, after the knowledge test, if results were satisfactory, were given the international certificate of qualification for internal auditors issued by DNV, and the certificate issued by the performers of Seminar B&H Quality.
- On martch 5th As part of the continuing education of staff of accredit Laboratory for measuring of Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanovic“ Zenica, the University of Zenica Narcisa Jarović and Mustafa Hadžalić attended seminar: „Measuring equipment for measuring and calibration of TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE IN MODERN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS.“
- The specified meeting was held on March 5th in Belgrade, during which the participants, besides presentation of the device for measuring and calibration, and specialized exposures in this area, took part in workshops with the presentation of the performance of different procedures of calibration.
February, in 2009
On 9th February, in 2009 second cyclus of informatic course began for employees of JP VIK Zenica. This course is consisted of basic training ( Windows area and basis of MS Word ) and it lasts two months ( 10 attendants ) and for group of attendants ( Basis of MS Excel ) and it lasts one month ( 12 attendants ).
On february 2nd the University Djemal Bijedić in Mostar was held Round table on the theme: "The introduction of electronic learning (e-learning) and distance learning (Distance Learning System)" which was attended by Faik Čičak representative of Metallurgical Institute "Kemal Kapetanovic" Zenica, the University of Zenica.
Round table is part of project activities BOSRED III and it is related to the presentation of results and experience achieved through this way of school.
January, in 2009
On 23rd January in 2009 was finished the first cycle of training for computer work for employees of JP Vodovod i kanalizacija Zenica. The training included basic training (Windows and bases of MS Word ) and it lasted two months. Album
December, in 2008
Toward the end of December in 2008 the first translations of the documents of quality system of The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica were submited to Norwegian Accredit Body.
Namely, in the middle of October during the operating visit a delegation of Norwegian Accredit Body NA visited BATA. During the visit Cooperation Agreement was signed. On the basis of this Agreement a project suggestion was defined. This suggestion amongst the rest includes a backup for accreditation by NA of few testing and calibration laboratories in Bosnia and Herzegovina which were already acccredited by BATA. Among all these accredit laboratories in Bosnia and Herzegovina suggested laboratories are laboratories of The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanovic“ Zenica :
-Mechanical testing laboratory,
-Metallographic laboratory,
-Physical laboratory in the area of NDT testings,
-Mechanical calibration in the area of force and hardness,
- Laboratory for technical measurings in the area of calibration of temperature measures
Coordinators of this project are: Mrs. Azemina Klobodanović, graduate engineer- The Manager of quality in The Institute-representative of The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanovic“ Zenica and Mr.Khalid Saeed-representative of NA.
In November in 2008 in English were translated master lists, lists of available equipment and accredit methods, all included laboratories, lists of equipment which should be acquired for needs of giving services in which is the firm Bjorge interested. All this was also submited to Mr. Khalid Saeed in Norway.
By this project it was also agreed that financial support for equipment which should be aquired can be expected from the Government of Norway and/or the firm Bjorge.
On 24th December, in 2008 we received the news that project suggestion for Providing services which support business and innovations and which was nominated as EU project got positive mark. This is how Bosnia and Herzegovina became a part of the widest network for business support in the world-Enterprice Europe Network.
Participants of this project are Foreign Trade Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( Euro info Corespondence Center-EICC BA ), Accredit Regional Agency of the northwest Bosnia and Herzegovina-ARDA, Technological park in Mostar, University in Sarajevo and The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica, of The University in Zenica.
At the beginning of 2009 a certain operative support from Bruxelles, connected to beginning of planned activities and activating in network activities as soon as possible, is being expected.
On 16th December, in 2008, Mirsada Oruč Ph.D.BSc.TcH. the director of The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica, of The University in Zenica participated in the work of Advisory Committeee for Accreditation of The Institute for Accreditation of Bosnia and Herzegovina as its member.
On this occasion central goals which should be accomplished were defined. One of these goals is:
By the end of 2009 The Institute for Accreditation will prepare itself for submiting application for signing MLA with EA in at least one field of accreditation, what is very important for accredit laboratories of The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanovic“ Zenica, of The University in Zenica.
On 19th December, in 2008 delegation of The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica and of Faculty for metallurgy and materials of The University in Zenica visited University in Maribor. On this occasion directives for preparations for mutual participation in realization of project with universities of the countries of west Balkans were set.
November, in 2008
On 26th November, in 2008 informatic course began for employees of JP VIK Zenica. This course is consisted of basic training and it lasts two months.
On 24th November, in 2008 the third regular inspection of the Inspection body-ITN, OJ at the Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica was performed by Team which was set by The Institute for accreditation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BATA ).
Members of this Inspection Team are Mr Vasilije Hamović, graduate engineer-team leader ( control of managing system ) and Mr Pero Dugić-expert ( control of technical adequacy ).
This inspection was done successfully. That is why this Inspection Team will give reccommandations to The Committee of BATA to continue validity of the earlier obtained accreditation according to standard BAS ISO/IEC 17020:2001
On 12th November, in 2008 at The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica of The University in Zenica an agreement with The Federal Ministry for energy, mining and industry was signed. This agreement is about use of money transfer for 2008 for realization of project „Introducing new technologies of processing of nonmetal-mineral raw materials in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.“
Concept of the mentioned project and planned scope of research is focused towards introducing new technologies of processing of high-quality nonmetal mineral raw materials for which is a certain interest expressed at markets of surrounding countries and in EU countries.
Results of mentioned research should be of assistance for state institutions in creating Strategy of development. At the same time it will present a significant encouragement for developing small and medium-sized firms.
On 11th November, in 2008 The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“Zenica of The University in Zenica signed an agreement about busines cooperation with firm „ArcelorMittal Prijedor“ d.o.o.Prijedor. This busines cooperation will be realized by performing testings of iron ores at The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“Zenica
October, in 2008
On 28th October, in 2008 the representatives of The Croation Register of Ships from Split Mr.Ivica Anzulović, graduate engineer and Mr.Mijo Rakuljić, graduate engineer performed scheduled inspection of the laboratories of The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica of The University in Zenica.
On 8th November, in 2004 The Institute got the Authorization for performing certain activities from The Croation Register of Ships and therefor within the scheduled inspection a check of functioning of the laboratories was performed in: Mechanical, Testing and Calibration laboratory, Metallographic, Physical, Chemical-ceramical-mineralogical, Laboratory for technical measuring, Body for certification of the welders and welding technology. This check was performed in the presence of Azemina Klobodanović, B.Sc.- The Manager of quality in The Institute. The representatives of The Croatian Register of Ships evaluated the authorized laboratories and bodies with positive mark and the yannounced renewal of validity of previously mentioned Authorization.
During 2007 and 2008 conversations were headed actively and the study was done on actualizing the line of business between The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica of The University in Zenica and the firm CIMOS TMD Ai Gradačac. This study was validate in October in 2008 by ratification of an agreement. Business cooperation will be accomplished by teamwork of these two institutions on developing special materials for needs of car industry such as for other consumers on the market.
As permanent co-authors and business partners The Institute for metal materials from Ljubljana introduced in a special way the representatives of The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica of The University in Zenica at the 61st Symosium on Metallurgy and Metal Materials and the 16th Conference on Materials and at the 1st International Conference on Materials and Tehnologies under the patronage of IUVSTA and FEMS. The Institute presented two works to the present members.
In period May-October, in 2008. at The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica of The University in Zenica was preformed a scheduled inspection from the Body who performed accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories. The validity of previously given accredits was confirmed on this occasion. The Institute confirmed that it has arranged system of quality managing in laboratories according to relevant standards in which way it is ready to answer the market demands.
June, in 2008
In a period from 24th to 27th June, in 2008 the representative of The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica of The University in Zenica, of the Laboratory for measuring Mr. Edin Terzić, master of sciences and of Laboratory for mechanical testings Omer Beganović,B.Sc. were participants of Training within Program Cards 2006 held at the University in Ljubljana where was performed Interlaboratory comparison of results and where they had chance to compare testings results with other laboratories.
This was a chance to exchange mutual experineces and knowledge of afore-mentioned fields.
In a period from 22nd to 26th June, in 2008 in Šibenik, Croatia was held the 8th International Symposium „Materials and Metallurgy“ where The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica of The University in Zenica was active participant.
Mirsada Oruč, Ph.D.BSc.TcH - the director of The Insitute, presented all the possibilities of The Institute and invited all presents to future cooperation.
May, in 2008
On the 20th May, in 2008 „The Institute for economical engineering“ d.o.o. Zenica, under the patronage of Federal Ministry of Traffic and Communication, organized The 1st International skilled meeting on the occasion of 20th May-Day of Measurment/Metrology. The Metallurgical Institute „Kemal Kapetanović“ Zenica of The University in Zenica took active participation with the presentation „Sizing of measuring devices“ whose author is Mirsada Oruč, Ph.D.BSc.TcH -the director of The Institute.
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