The research programme group was very multidisciplinary therefore respected synergetic effects were achieved like: - design of integrated models for the optimisation of manufacturing processes with regard to the material properties of the workpiece, to its shape and accuracy, quantities and also to the available machinery and equipment, - combining forming technologies with conventional and alternative manufacturing technologies (AWJC, laser cutting, EDM), - development of an original SW "G-optim" which supported the off-line optimisation the machining on older machines and therefore enables an efficient high speed milling process with respect to the capabilities od CNC controllers as well DNC links, - original wire straightening process with on line control of its mechanical properties which are in a strong correlation to the final quality of products (the numerical model built into the controller as a core element of the wire straightener unit is protected by patent, it was also the main element of a doctor thesis) - Software tools: ROBPLAN - system for computer aided planning of robotised assembly cell in cooperation with IHRT - TU Vienna, LASIMCO - a simulation software - for assembly and manufacturing lines, based on Petri nets, HAP - the hevristic system for assembly operation sequence planning. All developed programs have been introduced for existing assembly and production systems analysis and improvement of their characteristics. Followed mechatronics systems have been developed: Smart force and torque sensor with piezo actuator with control system and pneumatic directional valve controlled with piezo actuator. An assembly re-engineering model was developed and introduced for production improvement in two different companies. A model of computer-aided management of cutting tools in the tool making company was developed as a fundamental source for virtual tool making company development. - in the research field of virtual process stability pre-evaluation of injection moulding of polymers, at deep drawing of thin sheet metal the group reached respected results at defining stable technological windows and by multiparametric process sensitivity analyses, - researches of eco friendly technolgies like low frequency vibration of forming tools enables use of lubricants with no harmfull additives, - research of fine vegetable powders as additives to polymers for injection moulding would enable replacement of oil by sources which are in big quantities and easily accesable from the nature.