The Institute of Machine and Industrial Design, established in 1901, plays a crucial role in supporting the university's mission of delivering high-quality education and advancing research in mechanical engineering and industrial design. Through its innovative approach to teaching and research, the Institute contributes to shaping the future of engineering and offers valuable insights to academia and industry.
The Institute aims to educate technically oriented leaders and innovators by integrating high-quality teaching with top-tier research. This mission is supported by a vision to foster an environment where students are actively engaged in solving complex engineering problems, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of modern engineering.
The Institute offers various undergraduate (B-KSI-P, B-PDS-P), graduate (N-KSI-P, N-PDS-P) and doctoral study programs (D-KPI-A) in the areas of mechanical engineering and industrial design, emphasizing a connection of theoretical knowledge and practical experience with a strong focus on project-based learning. Students are encouraged to participate in research projects and work closely with scientists, which enriches their educational experience beyond the curriculum.
Research at the Institute is organized into research groups, each focusing on critical areas such as:
To address real-world challenges, these research groups collaborate with national and international partners, including leading universities and industrial companies. The Institute's research has led to significant advancements, such as developing innovative tribological solutions for industry, advanced biomedical implants, and cutting-edge magnetorheological systems.
The Institute's commitment to research excellence is further demonstrated through its involvement in strategic projects, including the National Competence Centre for Mechatronics and Smart Technologies and Mechanical Engineering of Biological and Bio-inspired Systems.
Beyond its academic and research achievements, the Institute actively engages with the broader community. Through public lectures, summer schools, competitions and participation in public events, the Institute promotes the importance of technical sciences and inspires the next generation of engineers.
Twelve teams from the Czech Republic and Slovakia were given the same task, the same parts, and only a few hours to design and build a bridge that could unfold from one bank, fold up on the other…
Another six projects focused on innovative technologies received trademark protection on 10 December for official business entities of Brno University of Technology.
Darina Zelenitca and Pavol Lupták were able to gain three-month’s experience in Taipei.
Representatives from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of BUT presented tribology – both space and biological.
Student Andrej Ilič from the Faculty of Fine Arts and graduate Kateřina Kiliánová from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering were successful in the category Excellent Student Design.
Doctoral student Miroslav Palán participated in the ESA Academy at the ESEC-Galaxia Training Centre in Belgium.
The collaboration with leading European universities aimed to increase the scientific excellence of Brno University of Technology.
The goal is to offer farmers an affordable and local source of protein that could once replace soy.
The prototype demonstrates the possibilities of lightening the structure and improving the flight characteristics of the wing by drawing inspiration from nature.
Over five hours, four teams prepared a vision for a research project in Horizon Europe – Twinning program.
The global meeting of makers and technical enthusiasts "FAB25" was held in the Czech Republic for the first time in history.
His work "Fractals" was even awarded a bronze medal by the expert jury.
The jury was impressed by his research focused on the use of ionic liquids in tribology, for which he received a three-year scholarship of CZK 360,000.
Limited resources, limited time – these were the main variables that sparked creativity in technical students in dealing with the engineering challenge.
The second year of the Pneuracer competition attracted 15 final teams to the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering on Thursday, June 5.
Wheelchair, walker, bouncer or hybrid of skateboard and sledge. Even such ideas were brought along by design students from the Czech Republic and Austria.
Students of Industrial Design in Engineering at BUT are learning to design innovative solutions to selected problems.
Her master's thesis, Design of the ARtiGEE Mobile X-ray, a medical device intended for hospital environments to conduct examinations outside the radiology department, impressed the jury.
The teaching, which is led by teachers from the Institute of Industrial Design, is inspired by the experience and trends of the world's leading universities.
He managed to get into a team that takes care of a set of telescopes for observing the distant universe at the European Southern Observatory in Chile.
Red filament instead of classic tape – creativity is part of strojLAB, and this was reflected in the grand opening of the brand-new laboratories.
Another Gold Medal – for Lifetime Achievement – was awarded to Professor Přemysl Janíček from the Institute of Solid Mechanics, Mechatronics and Biomechanics.
At the same time, the Institute of Machine and Industrial Design is going to launch a new lecture series.
The project will offer six training and upskilling programmes to high school and university students, but also to employees or freelancers.
Each of the eleven cars was built by a team of high school students who accepted the challenge of delving deeper into the secrets of technology.
Sandris Ručevskis and Martins Vilnitis from the Technical University of Riga visited the Brno University of Technology these days.
Experts in tribology from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Brno University of Technology are working on modern hydrostatic bearings. They have figured out how to make bearings up to 20%…
Professor Vrbka received the prize for his research on viscosupplementation.
A new generation of implants or unique materials to be used in industry and transport. These are some of the many achievements pursued by scientists from five Czech institutions.
Delft University of Technology, Vienna University of Technology and Imperial College London. The three prestigious foreign universities are partners in the project, which will be coordinated by the…
This was the third such contract for the Brno scientists, who have previously produced customised equipment for a large Japanese car company and a German university.
When Pavla Formánková smiles, it's a smile like from an advertisement. You certainly wouldn't tell about her how much she suffered with her teeth.
How do you make rail infrastructure more resilient to weather changes, extreme natural events and even terrorist attacks? This was one of the main questions of the RISEN project, thanks to which…
Exhibits from BUT will also be on display in the Czech pavilion at the Expo 2020 World Exhibition. Experts from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering have sent a robot to Dubai to demonstrate 3D…
Today at the Brno University of Technology, the last elements of the parkour playground dedicated by Stavební spořitelna of Česká spořitelna (Buřinka) to the City District of Prague 11 were printed…
A magnetorheological damper developed by Strojírna Oslavany with the researchers from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the Brno University of Technology, is ten times faster than other dampers.…
Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common diseases that bring patients to the ophthalmologist's office. In addition, the number of patients is still growing. For milder forms of the disease, doctors…
Researchers from the laboratory of bioplastics, Faculty of Chemistry BUT, have designed a simple respirator that could be produced as cheaply as plastic beverage cups. The method of vacuum…
Vase, stool, or monument commemorating the Brno astronomical clock. Even such products have already been made using robotic 3D printing, technology developed by scientists from the Faculty of…