EX-TRACK ® CNC Cutting System
SHORT SUMMARY
The EX-TRACK® CNC Cutting TestBed is a compact, portable system designed to enable experimentation, validation, and deployment of advanced metal cutting processes using both plasma and oxy-fuel technologies. It integrates precision CNC motion control, automated torch-height regulation based on arc-voltage sensing, and a dual-process cutting capability within a single, user-friendly digital platform, supporting accurate and repeatable cutting of a wide range of metal materials. The TestBed provides a flexible and accessible environment for testing cutting parameters, process optimisation, and material behaviour under realistic industrial conditions, supporting Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3–7. It enables rapid Proof-of-Concept validation and hands-on experimentation for DeepTech applications in digital manufacturing, automation, and smart fabrication. Aligned with Industry 5.0 principles, the EX-TRACK® TestBed promotes human-centric operation, portability, and efficient resource use, while enhancing precision and reducing material waste. Within the CITADELS framework, it offers an accessible infrastructure for SMEs, researchers, and educators to develop, test, and demonstrate advanced manufacturing solutions.
HOSTING INSTITUTION AND PI INFO
| Name of Host Organization | ABICOR BINZEL Varilna tehnika d.o.o. |
| Department or Lab | / |
| Name of Building | Pomurje Technology Park |
| Physical Address | Plese 9a, 9000 Murska Sobota, Slovenia |
| Website Links | https://binzel-abicor.com/SI/slv/ |
| Institutional contact name | Goran Rajnar |
| Institutional contact email | goran.rajnar@binzel-abicor.si |
APPLICATION CASES
| Application case: | Short description: |
| CNC operator training and process control | Hands-on training in CNC cutting processes, including programming logic, machine calibration, and real-time process monitoring in a controlled environment. |
| Validation of cutting parameters and materials | Experimental validation of new materials and optimisation of cutting parameters, including comparative studies of plasma and oxy-fuel cutting efficiency. |
| Proof-of-Concept for process optimisation | Development and testing of process improvements, including evaluation of cutting repeatability under variable operating conditions. |
| Educational and academic use | Use of the TestBed in workshops and practical exercises to support learning in CNC programming, digital manufacturing, and process understanding. |
| Demonstration and technology transfer | Use of the portable and self-contained system for on-site demonstrations at partner institutions or industry events, supporting knowledge transfer and awareness of advanced manufacturing technologies. |
POTENTIAL STAKEHOLDERS
Non-academic stakeholders
Industrial Partners, Startups, SMEs
Academic stakeholders
Undergraduate students, PhD students, MSc students, Researchers