CESTER
CESTER • Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Robotics. AI. Prototyping. From concept to validated product.

CESTER is a multidisciplinary research center within the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, focusing on robotic system design, control, simulation and implementation, intelligent automation, digital manufacturing, digital twins and virtual commissioning.

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Robots & cobotsABB, KUKA, Fanuc, Universal Robots, Neura
Industrial prototypingIndustrial FDM, medical PolyJet, 5-axis CNC
Software & AISiemens NX / PLM, MATLAB, Python, C++

Services for industry

A complete portfolio: CAD design, FEM validation, offline robotic simulation, trajectory and cycle time optimization, PLC/HMI integration, rapid prototyping, VR/AR and AI development.

Engineering

CAD / FEM / Kinematics / CAM

Siemens NX: Part Design, Assembly, Drafting, Surfacing, static FEM, Motion (kinematics), Machining (CAM) and optimization.

 Robotics

Simulation, programming, integration

Robotic application development, pick-and-place, palletizing, integration into existing lines, offline validation and virtual commissioning.

 Prototyping

3D printing & 5-axis CNC

Fortus 380mc (industrial FDM), Stratasys J5 MediJet (medical PolyJet), Bambu Lab H2S (FDM), Fanuc Robodrill 5-axis.

 Software & AI

Algorithms, apps, AI integration

MATLAB/Python/C++/C#/Java: scientific programming, numerical methods, visualization, GUIs, computer vision and machine learning.

 VR/AR

Motion capture & ergonomic validation

OptiTrack motion capture, Meta Oculus, Microsoft HoloLens, Varjo XR-4. Development in Unity/Unreal.

 Contact

Start with a pilot project

Request an estimate or propose a pilot. Validate concepts through simulation and prototyping, then integrate into production.

Key equipment

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KUKA LBR iiwa

KUKA LBR IIWA 7

7-axis collaborative robot for safe human-robot interaction.

  • Integrated force/torque sensing
  • Great for HRI research and production prototyping
  • Use cases: assembly, testing, handling
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Universal Robots UR5

Universal Robots UR5

Versatile cobot for rapid automation.

  • Fast deployment into cells
  • Intuitive programming
  • Pick-and-place for many industries
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ABB IRB 390

ABB IRB 390

High-speed industrial robot for pick-and-place applications.

  • High throughput
  • Ideal for automated lines
  • Offline validation & cycle optimization
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Stratasys J5 MediJet

Stratasys J5 MediJet

PolyJet 3D printer, 14-micron resolution, multi-material & multi-color.

  • Biocompatible and transparent resins
  • Medical use: planning, education, devices
  • Fast personalization & validation
Stratasys J5 MediJethover for details

Find us

Cluj-Napoca, 103-105 Muncii Ave. (Technical University of Cluj-Napoca). For lab visits, schedule a meeting.