About the Łukasiewicz - WIT Institute
WARSAW INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Our Activities
From the beginning, the Institute's activities have been focused on the needs of the Polish machinery market and construction materials and products, contributing to the expansion of the manufacturing potential of the Polish economy and establishing Łukasiewicz - WIT's position in the market.
Research
Laboratories
Certification
Training
NTA and ETA
People and Organization
Management
Director
Director of the Institute
prof. Jolanta Itrich-Drabarek
Deputy Director
for Research
Ireneusz Baic, DSc eng.
Step by step
The History of Łukasiewicz – WIT
On January 1, 2023, the structure of Łukasiewicz – IMBiGS was integrated with Łukasiewicz – Institute of Precision Mechanics from Warsaw. After the merger, the new name: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Warsaw Institute of Technology, was established. This significantly expands research and development capabilities in the areas of corrosion protection, innovative technologies and new materials, machine operation safety, renewable energy, and defense and national security research.
Founding Date
State Armaments Enterprises
Founding Date
Central Technical-Research Facility (CZTB)
Establishment
Main Institute of Mechanics (GIM)
Founding Date
Institute of Organization and Mechanization of Construction
FOUNDING DATE
Precision Mechanics Institute through the merger of IMO and IMP
Founding Date
Institute of Construction Mechanization (IMB)
Founding Date
Institute of Construction and Rock Mining Mechanization (IMBiGS)
TRANSFORMATION
Status of IMBiGS
Integration
Integration with IMBiGS of IINTE and IGO units
Merger
Integration with IMBiGS of Tekoma and Koprotech units Integration
Integration
into Lukasiwicz Research Network
Merger
Łukasiewicz - IMBiGS with Łukasiewicz - IMP
Our Direction
Our Mission
The role of the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Warsaw Institute of Technology, as an interdisciplinary research unit, is to develop competencies in providing entrepreneurs with innovative technologies that strengthen their competitive market position by building strong connections with the scientific and business world domestically and abroad.
The strategic goal of Łukasiewicz – WIT is to increase the Institute’s share in the R&D market and commercialization.
The adopted strategy aligns with the mission of the Łukasiewicz Research Network: “Creative people who passionately create innovative solutions for the development of Polish entrepreneurs and the Polish economy”.
The values appreciated and unifying the employees of the Institute are: passion, creativity, courage, reliability, and solidarity.
The Future Begins Today
We know that the future begins today, not tomorrow, so to counteract the effects of climate change and the fight for a “better tomorrow,” we are working to make a difference! We are confident that our technologies and solutions will transform the industry so that future generations can live in a better world.
Our Mission
Creative people who passionately create innovative solutions for the development of the Polish economy
Ecology in Business
Solutions for the Environment and Business
Eco-Friendly Solutions
At Łukasiewicz – WIT, a method for producing lightweight artificial aggregate from sewage sludge was developed. This aggregate is obtained through low-temperature synthesis of sewage sludge with mineral municipal and mining waste. The compounds of heavy metals contained in the sewage sludge are incorporated into the crystalline structure of the silicate sinter, making them non-leachable and safe for the environment.
Within the Łukasiewicz Research Network, as part of one of the Research Groups: Sustainable Economy and Energy, the “Technologies in Modular Construction” Research Program was launched. As part of the adopted program, we carry out R&D projects in the field of construction materials (including automation and robotics), processing and recycling, energy efficiency, and “smart building.” Modular construction today becomes both a response and a bridge towards Construction 4.0, as it makes sense for factory building production.
Our technology addresses the problem of joint overgrowth in surfaces made of slabs or paving elements, which is cumbersome for users and not effectively resolved by applying protectants to the exterior surface of the joints. This solution effectively prevents biological overgrowth of joints in outdoor surfaces even with the lowest mass concentrations of hydrophobic agent, nano-zinc, and nano-copper, especially when an aggregate impregnant is applied before the joint-filling phase for slab or paving stone surfaces. An additional advantage of the developed technology is effectively preventing biological overgrowth throughout the entire volume of the joint, not just in the top external layer of the jointing material.
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In which areas do we operate?
Construction Mechanization
(Automation and Robotics)
Temporary Structures
Construction Materials
Thermal and Waterproofing
(Industrial and Construction Installations)
Rock Mining
Mineral Resources
Waste Management
Modular Construction
Health
Heat Treatment
Corrosion Protection
National Defense and Security
Surface Engineering
Galvanotechnics
Device Construction
Machine Operation Safety
SME Cooperation
Enterprise Europe Network
The Enterprise Europe Network is the world’s largest business support network and platform for promoting and searching for technologies, products, or services in Europe and beyond. The network was created in response to the needs of the small and medium enterprises sector, but large companies, research centers, and universities can also benefit from its support. An essential aspect of EEN’s activity is the vast potential for establishing direct contacts with Network centers worldwide and the high standard of services provided to clients, regardless of the region they operate in.
Main Goals of the Enterprise Europe Network:
- Strengthening the competitiveness of enterprises
- Promotion and technology transfer
- Innovation development
- Support in enterprise internationalization
Currently, the EEN network comprises over 600 centers from European Union countries and third countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, affiliated with various business support organizations like chambers of commerce, regional development agencies, entrepreneurship support centers, universities, and research institutes like ours. Enterprise Europe Network centers are linked by vast databases that enable knowledge sharing, business partner acquisition, and technology transfer across all countries affiliated with the network. Funding for network centers’ activities comes from EU funds and national budgets. Participation in the network is a free, often effective advertisement and an opportunity to access services and events, which are usually paid.
About Us
“We are a branch of science dedicated to collaboration with the business sector, implementing R&D projects of significant importance for the development of our clients.”
The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Warsaw Institute of Technology consists of a qualified team of experts for whom modern science is not limited to basic research but also turns towards enterprises to enable them to practically utilize their achievements.
Łukasiewicz – WIT conducts research and implementation by developing modern technologies and products for the construction industry.
It also provides innovative solutions in recycling, including the disposal of harmful industrial waste, mechanization and automation of production processes, property security, and the operation of machinery and equipment.
It also specializes in galvanotechnics, heat and thermo-chemical treatment processes, as well as anti-corrosion protections.
The Institute actively promotes sustainable development principles, providing companies with up-to-date information on legislative processes and legal regulations shaping the ESG framework in EU countries. It also supports companies in executing innovative projects in the area of sustainable development, financed by national and European programs.
Research Centers
Metals and Alloys Processing and Protective Coatings Center
Operational Machines and Production Automation Center
Galvanotechnics Technology Center
New Construction Technologies Center
Other Departments
Department of Research and Development of New Technologies, part of Łukasiewicz-WIT, conducts scientific, R&D, and technological work, as well as prepares expert opinions in the field of:
- Atmospheric corrosion, including corrosion monitoring across Poland,
- Chemical and electrochemical surface treatment, with a special focus on light metal alloys, composites, and other metallic materials,
- Investigation of properties of protective and functional coatings produced using most coating technologies. Evaluation of their resistance to various environmental conditions, chemical, physical, and physico-mechanical factors,
- Surface engineering (new materials for thermal spraying, functional coatings for products manufactured in additive technologies, technologies with reduced consumption of critical raw materials, energy, and water).
As a Technical Assessment Unit, we issue National Technical Assessments and European Technical Assessments for construction products within the scope granted to Łukasiewicz Research Network – WIT
The PMO Project Management Department at Łukasiewicz – WIT is involved in:
- Promoting best practices in project management within the Institute,
- Monitoring project implementation processes and providing information regarding their progress,
- Offering competency and operational support to project managers,
- Administrative support and settling projects with funding institutions.
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is the world’s largest network supporting SMEs in the internationalization of their activities.
It offers comprehensive services aimed at expanding their activities into international markets and enhancing innovation capabilities,
Enterprise Europe Network also acts as an intermediary allowing European Union institutions to better understand the needs of entrepreneurs,
Currently, almost 500 centers operate worldwide. However, EEN is more than just individual centers located in various countries and regions. Their potential arises from their close cooperation, which allows the exchange of necessary client information and access to a database of international cooperation offers,
EEN experts offer free consultations across various types of business activities. Since 2022, sustainable development has been a significant focus for the center at Łukasiewicz – WIT. The operations of the network centers are funded by EU funds and national budget resources.
Industry Contact Point for Low-emission Technologies and Clean Energy, part of Łukasiewicz – WIT, is one of seven Industry Contact Points established in 2022 by the Ministry of Education and Science (currently the Ministry of Science and Higher Education) under the project titled “industry contact points for the Framework Programme in the field of research and innovation Horizon Europe.”
The main activities of the ICP LCTE focus on supporting Polish entrepreneurs and scientists in obtaining funds for R&D projects from the Horizon Europe (HE) program in areas related to the construction and energy industries.
The main scope of activities of ICP LCTE includes issues related to the development of technologies and solutions in areas: energy-efficient, passive construction, renewable energy sources, batteries and energy storage, energy management systems, hydrogen technologies, and low-emission transport.
In this role, we issue certificates for products, in-factory production control, and management systems.
The Commercialization and Marketing Department, part of Łukasiewicz – WIT, organizes professional training in the following areas: material mechanical properties testing, dynamic surface processing, anti-corrosion technologies, technology and safety in galvanotechnics, heat treatment, metalizer-corrosion engineer certifications, and licensing.
Other Centers
Operator Examination Center, operating within Łukasiewicz – WIT, is an entity authorized by the Minister of Development and Technology to conduct examinations for operators of machines and technical equipment, such as excavators, loaders, pile drivers, rollers, concrete feeders, and scaffolding. We cooperate with over 300 training centers across the country. Our examiners are distinguished by their extensive knowledge and many years of professional experience. We are committed to consistently improving the quality and safety of work on construction sites, both for machine operators and scaffold assemblers, as well as the equipment they use.
Recognition of professional qualifications
In this role, we issue certificates for products, in-factory production control, and management systems.
We are a team of engineers with education in construction, materials engineering, geology, and mechanics, as well as rich experience in delivering our offered services. We have been collaborating with numerous enterprises for years, including SMEs and corporations from the construction sector. We guarantee each of our clients full confidentiality concerning the documentation shared with us.
The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Warsaw Institute of Technology is a European Union Notified Body with identification number 1454 and holds accreditations from the Polish Accreditation Center. A detailed list of products, reference documents, and conformity assessment systems concerning Łukasiewicz – WIT, within the scope of UE notification number nr 1454, is available on the European Commission’s website. The Quality and Certification Center holds accreditation in the certification of products and management systems.
Accreditations and Permissions
The Łukasiewicz Research Network - WIT is authorized to:
As a notified body of the European Union no. 1454, according to the requirements of the following EU documents:
- Directive 2006/42/EC on Machinery
- Directive 2000/14/EC on Noise
- European Parliament and Council Regulation no. 305/2011 on Construction Products
As a notified body of the European Union no. 1454, according to the requirements of the European Parliament and Council Regulation no. 305/2011 on Construction Products
As an accredited body – according to the requirements of the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure and Construction dated 17.11.2016 on the method of declaring the functional properties of construction products and marking them with a construction mark
As an accredited body – according to the requirements of the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure and Construction dated 17.11.2016 on the method of declaring the functional properties of construction products and marking them with a construction mark
to domestic and foreign manufacturers, as well as importers and distributors, thus granting the right to mark the product with a “B” safety mark (symbol B15) for scaffolding, ladders, storage equipment, trench linings, supports, cardboard tubes, formworks, etc.
authorizing with Keymark thermal insulation product marking
conformity with standards, regulations, and normative documents for scaffolding, ladders, storage equipment, trench linings, supports, cardboard tubes, formworks, etc.
Quality Management System Certificates according to PN-EN ISO 9001:2015-10
in the areas of:
- membranes, including those in liquid form and sets (water or vapor-insulating)
- thermal insulation materials, composite systems
- aggregates
in the areas of:
- membranes, including those in liquid form and sets (water or vapor-insulating)
- thermal insulation materials, composite systems
- aggregates
for earthworks, construction, road, and mining machinery and equipment – within the obtained accreditations and beyond
for voluntary certification – Keymark label (within the CEN Keymark SDG-5 scheme)
including keeping an operator register
during the production and trade of explosives, weapons, ammunition, and products and technology with military or police use based on the Regulation of the Minister of Development, Labor, and Technology dated January 20, 2021
for performing or directing economic activities in the area of manufacturing and trading explosives, weapons, ammunition, and products and technology with military or police use based on the Regulation of the Minister of Development, Labor, and Technology dated April 1, 2021
(art. 41, section 3 of the Act [II]) based on the Regulation of the Minister of Development, Labor, and Technology dated April 1, 2021
and Products and Approval of Technical Specifications based on the Regulation of the Minister of National Defense dated April 11, 2022.
national norms, international norms, technical specifications, and other reference documents in areas of:
- mechanical security devices
- construction products
- other results from the Institute’s statutory activities
according to requirements of the PN-EN ISO 14918 standard
within the obtained accreditations AB 035
within the obtained accreditations AB 240
within the obtained accreditations AB 342
Łukasiewicz Research Network – WIT is authorized to::
1. Assess product conformity (regarding CE) as an EU Notified Body No. 1454 according to the requirements of the following EU documents:
- Directive 2006/42/EC on Machinery
- Directive 2000/14/EC on Noise
- European Parliament and Council Regulation no. 305/2011 on Construction Products
2. Assess factory production control conformity as an EU Notified Body No. 1454 in accordance with the requirements of the European Parliament and Council Regulation No. 305/2011 concerning construction products.
3. Assess construction product conformity as an accredited body according to the requirements of the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure and Construction dated November 17, 2016, on how to declare the performance of construction products and mark them with the building mark.
4. Assess factory production control conformity as an accredited body according to the requirements of the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure and Construction dated November 17, 2016, on how to declare the performance of construction products and mark them with the building mark.
5. Grant voluntary safety certificates to manufacturers (domestic and foreign), importers, and distributors, thus granting the right to label products with the safety mark “B” (symbol B15), including scaffolding, ladders, warehouse management devices, trench supports, struts, cardboard tubes, formwork, etc.
6. Grant manufacturers voluntary certificates authorizing the labeling of thermal insulation products with the Keymark emblem.
7. Certify conformity with standards, regulations, and normative documents for scaffolding, ladders, warehouse management devices, trench supports, struts, cardboard tubes, formwork, etc.
8. Award companies (domestic and foreign) quality management system certificates according to PN-EN ISO 9001:2015-10.
9. Issue National Technical Assessments in areas such as
- membranes, including those in liquid form and sets (water or vapor-insulating)
- thermal insulation materials and complex insulation sets/systems
- aggregates
10. Issue European Technical Assessments in areas such as thermal insulation materials and complex insulation sets/systems.
- membranes, including those in liquid form and sets (water or vapor-insulating)
- thermal insulation materials and complex insulation sets/systems
- aggregates
11. Conduct tests and evaluations of machinery and equipment for earthwork, construction, road-building, and mining under obtained accreditations and beyond.
12. Test thermal insulation products for voluntary certification—Keymark symbol (under the CEN Keymark SDG-5 scheme).
13. Coordinate the training of machine and equipment operators, including maintaining a registry of operators.
14. Train operators of construction and road-building machinery and equipment.
15. Issue opinions on the fulfillment of technical and organizational conditions during the manufacturing and trade of explosives, weapons, ammunition, and products and technologies intended for military or police use based on the Regulation of the Minister of Development, Labor, and Technology dated January 20, 2021.
16. Conduct training confirming vocational preparation for carrying out or conducting business activities in the manufacturing and trade of explosives, weapons, ammunition, and products and technologies for military or police purposes based on the Regulation of the Minister of Development, Labor, and Technology dated April 1, 2021.
17. Provide opinions on the production quality assessment system, product testing, and certification related to manufacturing (Article 41, paragraph 3 of the Act [II]) based on the Regulation of the Minister of Development, Labor, and Technology dated April 1, 2021.
18. Certify the deactivation of other weapons and products and approve technical specifications based on the Regulation of the Minister of National Defense dated April 11, 2022.
19. Perform mandatory and voluntary product certification for compliance with national standards, international standards, technical specifications, and other reference documents in various areas:
- mechanical security devices
- construction products
- other results from the Institute’s statutory activities
20. Conduct training for industry workers to obtain qualifications to perform as a metallizer or spray metallization instructor according to the requirements of the PN-EN ISO 14918 standard.
21. Conduct mechanical tests on construction products, furniture, glass, and ceramics, and test the physical properties of products, materials, and construction objects, including metals and composites, under obtained accreditations AB 035.
22. Test the physical properties of chemical products, paints, and construction materials, including metals, mechanical testing of products and construction materials, plastic and rubber products under obtained accreditations AB 240.
23. Perform chemical tests on products and construction materials, including metals, mechanical tests, metallographic tests on products and construction materials, including metals and composites, and test the physical properties of products and construction materials, including metals and composites under obtained accreditations AB 342.
Equality in business
Gender Equality Plan
The Gender Equality Plan for the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Warsaw Institute of Technology has been developed for the years 2022-2026. The essential goal of the Gender Equality Plan is for the Institute to be a safe workplace for everyone, regardless of gender, age, or nationality, free from discrimination, thereby enabling uninhibited professional and personal development for all.
Implementing the equality plan contributes to establishing clear procedures, influencing the creation of a better working environment that can attract and retain top talents, reduce barriers in balancing work with personal life, prevent career slowdown, particularly for women but also for men, and support employee engagement and utilization of diverse team potential by improving the quality of jobs, teaching processes, and employee development, strengthening the research institution’s competitive standing in the local and global scientific environment. The Institute also aims to eliminate all forms of inequality, including gender inequalities.
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Goals of the Gender Equality Plan in Łukasiewicz – WIT
1. Sustainably support the development of scientific (professional) careers for women and men, considering gender in appointing recruitment decision committees 2. Facilitate balancing work with family life 3. Consider gender in leadership and decision-making 4. Create mechanisms to counteract all negative practices
Management by Values
Culture and Values
One of the strategic goals of the Łukasiewicz – WIT Institute is not only creating the ideal workplace for all employees but also developing a friendly atmosphere and offering an attractive workplace for passionate people. Work satisfaction and cooperation allow for personal and company development. Shared values like PASSION, CREATIVITY, COURAGE, RELIABILITY, AND SOLIDARITY unite our team.
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Building community and fostering mutual respect through honesty and trust
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We respect different viewpoints and encourage unconventional thinking
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We seek new solutions to the things we do
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We think boldly and take decisive actions and decisions
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We continually learn and grow
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We act as a team - cooperating and communicating efficiently
Łukasiewicz Research Network
With seven thousand employees and 22 research institutes located in 12 Polish cities, we are one of the largest research networks in Europe.
We are the part of science working for business, supporting the development of Polish companies. Acting in the formula Science is Business, we meet z with entrepreneurs offering solutions to improve their companies’ operations and create technologies that change reality.
Łukasiewicz represents Poland’s aspiration to be a partner for Europe’s and the world’s top experts, both in science and entrepreneurship. As a result of our work, Polish research units become leading participants in international R&D projects, and collaborating companies quickly implement new technologies funded by programs like Horizon Europe.
Achievements
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OUR INSTITUTES
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Masovian Region
- Łukasiewicz Center
- Łukasiewicz – Industrial Chemistry Institute
- Łukasiewicz – Institute of Electrical Engineering
- Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation
- Łukasiewicz – Institute of Precision Mechanics Łukasiewicz
- Łukasiewicz – Institute of Construction Mechanization and Rock Mining
- Łukasiewicz – Institute of New Chemical Syntheses
- Łukasiewicz – Institute of Organization and Management in Industry "Orgmasz"
- Łukasiewicz – Institute of Organic Industry
- Łukasiewicz – Institute of Innovative Technologies EMAG
- Łukasiewicz – Institute of Exploitation Technology
- Łukasiewicz – Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics
- Łukasiewicz – Institute of Tele- And Radio Technology
- Łukasiewicz – Institute of Automation and Measurements PIAP
- Łukasiewicz – Industrial Institute of Automotive Industry
Discover Ignacy Łukasiewicz
Our Patron
Our research network is dedicated to Ignacy Łukasiewicz, born in 1822 in Zaduszniki – a Polish pharmacist, entrepreneur, social and patriotic activist, philanthropist, and precursor of the oil industry.
1852
Łukasiewicz, together with Jan Zeh, conducted the world's first scientific oil distillation.
1853
The first operation under artificial light was conducted in Lviv Hospital using Ignacy Łukasiewicz's kerosene lamp.
1854
Together with T. Trzecieski, Łukasiewicz established the world’s first oil field in Bóbrka near Krosno.
1856
Founded the world's first oil refinery in Ułaszowice near Jasło.
2022
The Polish Parliament declared 2022 as the Year of Ignacy Łukasiewicz.
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