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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.

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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

Research

A sustainable, FBS-free cultivated meat via 3D bioprinting

Research

Circular Food System Lab: circular and digital innovation for the future of food systems

Advanced technologies and interdisciplinary research for the circular transition of agri-food systems

Events

The future of sustainable mobility at the Osaka EXPO 2025

DMEC researchers present railway research activities conducted within CN-MOST Spoke 4

Research

Wind dynamics among floating turbines: new experiments for the energy transition in the Mediterranean sea

Experimental research on aerodynamic interactions between floating wind turbines in a wind tunnel

Events

Ernesto Colnago awarded an honorary degree by Politecnico di Milano for cycling innovation

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Physis PEB ranked 6th at MEBC2025

DP16 ready to roll!

SAE Fellowship to Prof. Mastinu

The role of technology in tomorrow’s mobility

How AI in manufacturing can unlock interregional value chains

QS Rankings by Subject: Polimi among world’s top academic institutions in Mechanical Engineering

MISSION4WATER Workshop: WORKSHOP: Innovation and Collaboration for SMEs

Dynamis PRC on the Starting Grid for a New Season

Meet the visiting Professor: Zhao Qin from Syracuse University (USA)

How can cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence revolutionise our understanding of biological materials?

Politecnico di Milano awarded a 2024 ERC Proof of Concept grant