Ing. Jakub Kascak, PhD.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
- +421 55 602 6349
- jakub.kascak@tuke.sk
- Sturova 31, Office no. 13.
The employee’s expertise lies in experience in monitoring and diagnostics of manufacturing systems, analysis, and interpretation of measurement results using virtual and augmented reality technologies, as well as computer-aided manufacturing. Proficient in software tools such as Vuforia Studio for augmented reality and ThingWorx Composer for IoT applications, as well as CAD/CAM systems including PTC Creo, Siemens NX, and SolidWorks. Specializes in the development and production of filaments for additive manufacturing technologies, optimization of processing parameters, and comprehensive analysis of their material properties, with a focus on their impact on the quality and mechanical characteristics of 3D-printed components.
CURRICULUM VITAE
- 09/2020 – to present: Assistant professor, Faculty of manufacturing technologies with a seat in Presov.
education:
- 2020: Doctoral study “PhD.“ in the field of study program Computer aided of manufacturing technologies, Technical university of Kosice, Faculty of manufacturing technologies with a seat in Presov.
- 2015: Engineering study “Ing.“ in the field of study program Monitoring and Diagnostics of Technical Equipment, Technical university of Kosice, Faculty of manufacturing technologies with a seat in Presov.
- 2012: Bachelor study “Bc.“ in the field of study program Monitoring and Diagnostics of Technical Equipment, Technical university of Kosice, Faculty of manufacturing technologies with a seat in Presov.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- English language.
- German language.
FIELD OF INTEREST
- Additive manufacturing; CAD and CAM systems
projects
CO-RESEARCHER OF NATIONAL PROJECTS:
- 002TUKE-4/2023 Integration of new methods into the teaching of process data collection and analysis in the SMART FACTORY 2.0 concept
- 004TUKE-4/2022 Implementation of generative design methods for innovative education in the field of additive technologies
- 001TUKE-4/2018 Implementation of Concurrent Engineering philosophy to educational tool in the field of computer aided technological preparation of production
- 025TUKE-4/2018 Transfer of new approaches of teaching technology-oriented courses and implementation of teaching in practical terms for current needs of the Slovak industry
FOREIGN STAYS
- 2024: Technical University of Cluj – Napoca, Machine Building Faculty – Department of Manufacturing Engineering.
- 2019: Technical University of Cluj – Napoca, Machine Building Faculty – Department of Manufacturing Engineering.
- 2018: Technical University of Ostrava- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Department of Machining and Assembly.
- 2018: University of Miskolc – Department of Materials Handling and Logistics.
- 2018: Technical University of Cluj – Napoca, Machine Building Faculty – Department of Manufacturing Engineering.
- 2018: Kielce University of Technology – Department of Mechanical Technology and Metrology.
IMPORTANT PAPERS
- Kaščak, J., Kočiško, M., Török, J., & Gabštur, P. (2025). Advanced Approaches to Material Processing in FFF 3D Printing: Integration of AR-Guided Maintenance for Optimized Manufacturing. Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 9(2), 47.
- Kaščak, J., Kočiško, M., Vodilka, A., Török, J., & Coranič, T. (2024). Adhesion Testing Device for 3D Printed Objects on Diverse Printing Bed Materials: Design and Evaluation. Applied Sciences, 14(2), 945.
- Martiček, M., Tauberová, R., Kaščak, J., Vandžura, R., Sukić, E., & Knapčíková, L. (2024). The Influence of Selected Parameters of Recycled Polyvinyl Butyral on the Sustainable Filament Extrusion Process. Applied Sciences, 14(21), 9752.
- Mehdi, Kamel, Peter Pavol Monka, Katarina Monkova, Zied Sahraoui, Nawel Glaa, and Jakub Kascak. „Investigation of Dynamic Behavior and Process Stability at Turning of Thin-Walled Tubular Workpieces Made of 42CrMo4 Steel Alloy.“ Machines 12, no. 2 (2024): 120.
- Kaščak, J., Gašpár, Š., Paško, J., Husár, J., & Knapčíková, L. (2021). Polylactic acid and its cellulose based composite as a significant tool for the production of optimized models modified for additive manufacturing. Sustainability, 13(3), 1256.
- Kaščak, J., Gašpár, Š., Paško, J., Knapčíková, L., Husár, J., Baron, P., &Török, J. (2021). Design of an atypical construction of equipment for additive manufacturing with a conceptual solution of a printhead intended for the use of recycled plastic materials. Applied sciences, 11(7), 2928.
- Török, J., Törökova, M., Duplakova, D., Murcinkova, Z., Duplak, J., Kascak, J., & Karkova, M. (2021). Advanced configuration parameters of post processor influencing tensile testing PLA and add-mixtures in polymer matrix in the process of FDM technology. Applied Sciences, 11(13), 6212.
- Vojtko, I., Baron, P., Pollák, M., & Kaščak, J. (2019). Examining the effect of alignment of the rotor of the emissions exhaust fan on its operating parameters. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2019(1), 4985395.
TEACHING
SEMINARS:
- Tools and Fixtures Computer-Aided Design.
- Computer Aided Manufacturing.
- Virtual Reality Technologies.
- Project BW.