From 3 to 5 June, the 18th INTARG International Invention and Innovation Fair was held at the International Congress Centre in Katowice. This event is one of Europe's most significant meetings, promoting innovation, cutting-edge technologies and the transfer of knowledge from science to industry. During the fair, AMU scientists presented their inventions, winning numerous awards and distinctions in the process.
The INTARG fair brings together research institutions, universities, start-ups and representatives of the industrial and business sectors from Poland and abroad. The event's aim is to create a platform for presenting the latest scientific and technological developments, establishing commercial contacts and supporting the processes of implementing innovations in business practice.
The fair presented a wide range of solutions from various disciplines, including engineering, medicine, environmental protection, IT and energy. Alongside the exhibition, discussion panels, lectures and innovative project competitions, with winners being awarded prestigious prizes.
The Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, was represented at the fair by a team consisting of Bogna Sztorch, PhD, Daria Pakuła, PhD, Miłosz Frydrych, PhD, and Ewa Gabriel, MA.
Our scientists presented seven discoveries at their stand:
- A polymer biocomposite based on polylactide and carbonate lake sediments and a method for its production - Grzegorz Borkowski, Robert Przekop, Marta Dobrosielska, Agnieszka Martyła, Piotr Marciniak
- Advanced organosilicon compounds for modern cosmetic preparations
- Anna Olejnik, Bogna Sztorch, Miłosz Frydrych, Robert Przekop - Photocrosslinked resins modified with 3-thiopropylpolysilsesquioxane with significantly enhanced thermal stability- Daria Pakuła, Robert Przekop, Bogna Sztorch, Bogdan Marciniec
- Hydrophobic composites in polylactide matrix modified with spherosilicate derivatives with (perfluorohexyl)ethyl groups for FDM/FFF technique -Bogna Sztorch, Robert Przekop, Roksana Konieczna, Daria Pakuła, Julia Głowacka, Bogdan Marciniec
- Bifunctional spherosilicates as intelligent cosmetic raw materials combining sun protection and emulsion stabilisation - Anna Olejnik, Bogna Sztorch, Miłosz Frydrych, Robert Przekop
- Innovative polymeric materials modified with (3-isopropyl)poly silsesquioxane for binding metal ions - Robert Przekop, Daria Pakuła, Bogna Sztorch
- Monofunctional cyclo tetra siloxane as an innovative sunscreen - Anna Olejnik, Robert Przekop, Miłosz Frydrych, Anna Łapeta.
Three inventions received gold medals and three silver medals; additionally, the project Photo-curable resins modified with 3-thiopropylpolysilsesquioxane with significantly increased thermal stability obtained an award from the Polish Chamber of Patent Attorneys, and the invention Hydrophobic composites in a polylactide matrix modified with spherosilicate derivatives with (perfluorohexyl)ethyl groups for the FDM/FFF technique received the highest distinction - a platinum medal.
Furthermore, AMU was awarded three diplomas as the Honorary Ambassador of Polish Science and Invention 2025 for solutions:
- Super-durable polylactide composites modified with organosilicon compounds for specialised and structural applications - Bogna Sztorch, Julia Głowacka, Miłosz Frydrych, Robert Przekop.
- PLA composite filaments containing new-generation organosilicon modifiers with a special purpose for the FDM technique - Bogna Sztorch, Julia Głowacka, Daria Pakuła, Bogdan Marciniec, Robert Przekop
- New technology of introducing chemical compounds into polymers - Liquid for Fused Deposition Modelling - Robert Przekop, Bogna Sztorch, Ewa Gabriel, Daria Pakuła
- "Participation in the event provided an opportunity for direct contact with the creators of innovative solutions, exchange of experiences and observation of current technological trends. During the fair, we held a number of discussions with representatives of various institutions and companies. For instance, we talked to Ida Dulińska-Molak from Smilewave Sp. z o.o. about the possibility of using 3D printing or injection moulding technology in the production of specialised toothbrushes and potential cooperation in this area." - AMU representatives report.
They add, "Moreover, we got in touch with Wojciech Borówka, M.Sc. - a technology broker from the Technology Transfer Centre of the Silesian Medical University in Katowice - concerning printing with ceramics and the possibility of joint development activities in this area. We also exchanged experiences with Marcin Fajerski from the Industry Lab - Incubator of Great Tomorrows, discussing research funding opportunities and the development of cooperation between universities and companies in start-up projects. At our stand, we also presented a filament enriched with proprietary modifiers, which attracted a lot of interest among visitors; we handed out samples for testing to individuals and companies interested in further cooperation."
