International Summer School - Computational Design for Additive Manufacturing: Exploring Field-Driven Design for Advanced Ceramics

• From July 13th to 17th, 2026

Lugano, East Campus

The Hybrid Materials Laboratory of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology (MEMTi) is organizing the International Summer School on Computational Design for Additive Manufacturing, an international educational initiative dedicated to advanced computational design, with a focus on field-driven design, additive manufacturing, and advanced ceramics.

Generative design for heat transfer enhancement: from metamaterials to field optimization

• February 26th, 2026

• Hours:  16:00  - 17:30

Lugano, Campus Est, aula A1.02

Academic seminar focused on generative design for heat transfer enhancement, with particular attention to metamaterials and field optimization. The event will open with an introduction by Nicola Bianco, Head of the Department of Industrial Engineering. This will be followed by a scientific talk by Marcello Iasiello, Associate Professor, addressing computational methodologies and new frontiers in advanced thermal design.

Symposium on modeling and engineering simulation. An event for numerical analysis: from research to industrial applications

• February 10th, 2026

• Hours:  9:00  - 16:30

Lugano, East Campus USI-SUPSI, Multipurpose room

An event focused on numerical simulation applied to the design, analysis, and optimization in the industrial sector. An opportunity to discover methods, tools, and case-studies dedicated to professionals working in Academia and Industry.

Conference on Molecular Modeling for Energy and the Environment

• From October 8th to 9th, 2025

Department of Innovative Technologies
Multipurpose Room (sector A, first floor)
East Campus USI-SUPSI Lugano-Viganello

The workshop will involve experts in computational chemistry, materials science, and energy engineering to explore how advanced atomistic simulation techniques can accelerate the development and discovery of new sustainable energy solutions.

Focus on PFAS: eternal pollutants, a comparison between Italy and Switzerland

• September 30th, 2025

• Hours:  10:00  - 17:30

Lugano Arte e Cultura (LAC)

Event dedicated to the complex topic of PFAS, aimed at raising awareness of their impact on human health and the environment, featuring experts from academia, industry, and institutions.

Polymer Additives Academy

• June 11th, 2025

• Hours:  10:15  - 15:30

Department of Innovative Technologies
Room C1.02 (floor 1, sector C)
East Campus, Lugano-Viganello

A conference series dedicated to professionals working in the field of polymers and additives, aimed at examining case studies, discovering the latest industry developments, and exploring current topics — from regulatory changes to bio-based materials, from photovoltaics to fire safety, and recycling.

CADFEM Simulation Conference

• February 6th, 2025

• Hours:  12:00  - 16:30

Sala Polivalente (piano terra, settore A)
Campus Est USI-SUPSI, Lugano-Viganello

Conference on Numerical Simulation organized by the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology (MEMTi) in collaboration with CADFEM and SAECON SAGL.

Settare nuovi standard nella produzione di ceramiche tecniche attraverso il binder jetting

• September 24th, 2024

• Hours:  11:00

Online

Webinar to discuss the developments of ceramic 3D printing with binder jetting with experts from academia and industry.

MUNICIPAL - Challenges of the energy transition

• May 23rd, 2024

• Hours:  13:30  - 17:30

East Campus USI-SUPSI, A0.01 (Multifunctional Room)

The MUNICIPAL Network, funded by Innosuisse, supports municipalities throughout Switzerland in finding innovative solutions to the challenges of implementing the energy transition.

Reducing emissions in industry: the gain for the environment and for the company

• February 29th, 2024

• Hours:  9:00  - 12:00

Associazione Industrie Ticinesi
Corso Elvezia 16 - Lugano

MEMTi, SAECON and AITI are organizing a meeting focused on case studies and testimonials on optimizing costs and improving environmental impact through simulation. Innosuisse funding and how it can help companies in applied research activities will be discussed.

Reducing industrial emissions

• November 23rd, 2023

• Hours:  9:00  - 12:00

AITI Associazione Industrie Ticinesi
Corso Elvezia 16
Lugano

Don't miss the event "Reducing industrial emissions: The Gain for the Environment and the Company" promoted by AITI in collaboration with SAECON Sagl and SUPSI.

CADFEM & Ansys Simulation Conference 2023

• October 18th, 2023

• Hours:  12:00  - 18:00

The event, organised
by SUPSI, SAECON and CADFEM, will feature a rich programme with contributions from academic and corporate professionals. The conference will be divided into two sessions: one dedicated to CFD, the other to finite elements for structural and electromagnetic applications.