The department
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is a hub for advanced scientific research, excellence in education, and technological innovation, playing a pivotal role in addressing major societal challenges at local, national, and European levels.

Research
New Smart Composite Materials Monitor the Health of Structures

News
Polimi Motorcycle Factory: from the workshop to the MotoStudent 2025 podium
Polimi crowned Best Electric Project and takes third place overall, building the fastest motorcycle in MotoStudent history.

Research
DIANA - Italian Scientific Instrumentation on Board the Tianwen-2 Mission

Events
Beyond the limits: technology meets sport to tell a great challenge
Andrea Lanfri, a bilateral transtibial amputee athlete, took on the Valmalenco Ultradistance Trail with a system of sensors developed by DMEC

Events
Dynamis PRC 2025: growth, achievements and innovation in international Formula Student
Four competitions, 150+ students, and top results established DP16 among the world’s leading teams

Research
STELLAR: Advancing Sustainable Li-Metal Anode Production for Next-Generation Batteries
DMEC leading the development of precision laser micro-cutting under controlled atmospheres for high-performance lithium-metal anodes

Research
Innovative solutions for the sustainable transition of Europe’s semiconductor industry
Material innovation, emission reduction, waste minimisation and critical raw material valorisation to enable low-impact semiconductor manufacturing
