Department of Machine Design
We work with product development in the broadest sense – with everything from innovation management and design methods to surface- and component development and design of engineering systems.
Units and competence centers
The department consists of four units that conduct their own research and education. We have five competence centers working closely with the industry and providing research-related infrastructure.
Social benefits – impact
Thesis hot topic in politicians’ social media
"It is cheaper to own an electric car than a petrol-driven car." If you think you’ve seen this headline recently, you’re right: the research of Jens H...
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AI improves the lives of amputees
About 35 percent of those who have been amputated refrain from prostheses because they are too uncomfortable. By placing connected sensors in the pros...
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PECA will spread knowledge to the industry
KTH starts a knowledge bank with content that can be used by professional educators to put together corporate training. This way, Swedish industry wil...
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News
- Wave energy benefits from the mistakes of wind power
20 Jan 2021
- Impressive projects in mechatronic’s “Grand Finale”
14 Dec 2020
- The autonomous forest machines are here
11 Dec 2020
- Re-thinking of parking areas can transform cities
10 Nov 2020
- He helps companies support companies during the crisis
6 Nov 2020
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