Industrial Research: Value, Ethics, Society. DII Reflects on the Future
During the 2026 Research Day, the University of Trento’s Department of Industrial Engineering presented its achievements, funding results, and future perspectives, reflecting on the value of research, collaboration with industry, and the ethical and social responsibilities of innovation. A multidisciplinary community committed to combining excellence with impact.
Architected Metamaterials: a new volume on design, additive manufacturing, and applications
A new Elsevier book on architected metamaterials, edited by Matteo Benedetti, provides an integrated overview of design, additive manufacturing, material properties, and industrial applications.
Modern Steelmaking: Processes, Technologies, and Industrial Practice
A complete, up-to-date guide to modern steelmaking: from iron ore reduction and blast furnace to BOF converter, electric arc furnace, secondary metallurgy, continuous casting and remelting technologies. With practical numerical examples for engineering students and industry technicians.
Fulbright at MIT: Giulia Fredi’s experience
Giulia Fredi’s Fulbright experience at MIT: eight months of research on carbon nanotube–based nanocomposites and phase-change materials, combining scientific innovation, international collaboration, and personal growth.
E-Agle Trento Racing Team, the racing team born in the DII laboratories.
Born within the University of Trento’s Department of Industrial Engineering, E-Agle Trento Racing Team wins the 2025 Formula Student Switzerland Junior Cup and achieves podiums at FSAE Italy — a model of innovation, teamwork, and educational excellence.
Teaching in Motion: the Department of Industrial Engineering takes stock, between flexibility and human skills
The Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Trento dedicated an entire day to teaching, turning it into a space for listening, dialogue, and shared planning. Faculty members, students, and representatives from industry and the local community came together to discuss challenges, needs, and opportunities for building more flexible, practical, and human-centered educational pathways.
Materials, Robotics, Systems, and Innovation: The PhD Program in “Materials, Mechatronics and Systems Engineering”
The PhD in “Materials, Mechatronics and Systems Engineering” at the University of Trento offers interdisciplinary training and international opportunities in four key areas, preparing researchers to tackle future challenges.
Tool Materials: innovation, performance, and sustainability
The evolution of tool materials is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry, with increasingly high-performance and sustainable solutions. From material selection to new production technologies, let’s explore the trends shaping the sector.
Discovering excellence in steelmaking: a visit to the Feralpi Group
The visit to Feralpi Group provided students with a firsthand look at the excellence of Italian steelmaking. Featuring advanced technologies, sustainable solutions, and career opportunities, the sector remains an economic and social pillar, blending tradition and innovation.
Student Visit to Röchling Automotive: Practical Experience and Technological Insights
Students from the Industrial Engineering program at the University of Trento visited the Röchling Automotive plant in Laives, exploring injection molding technologies and innovative production processes. This formative experience connected theory and practice in the automotive sector.
