Lean Packaging is a project developed in collaboration with the
coffee company Lavazza, aiming to cut void space and waste in
e-commerce shipments without sacrificing product protection, costs,
or customer choice. It targets compliance with the EU Packaging
and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which from 2030 caps
unused volume per parcel at 40%. Lavazza’s baseline is ∼ 31.3% fill
(∼ 68.7% empty), showing a clear gap.
The Making@Clinics project explores the integration of advanced digital fabrication technologies, particularly 3D printing, into clinical environments to enable on-demand production of patient-specific devices. While applicable to diverse healthcare solutions such as hearing aids or orthotics, the project’s main case study focuses on sensor-equipped orthodontic aligners. These smart aligners enhance personalization, monitor wear compliance, and help prevent dental damage. The overarching goal is to develop compact “3D printing corners” that merge cutting-edge technologies with structural sensing, giving healthcare professionals direct control over design and production.
The MetaVENT project addresses the pressing challenge of reducing
low-frequency noise generated by Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning (HVAC) systems in modern vehicles. In conventional cars,
engine noise partially masks the sound of HVAC units; however, in
electric vehicles this masking effect is absent, making HVAC noise a
more dominant and disturbing contributor to the acoustic environment
of the cabin. Traditional noise control solutions, such as foams and
liners, become ineffective below 1000 Hz unless significant thicknesses (often greater than 50 mm) are used, which are incompatible with the limited space available in automotive ducts.
The MOSE2030 project, developed with Stellantis, delivers a datadriven
and adaptable methodology to guide mobility strategies across
global markets. Its core aim is to help Stellantis identify the most
viable countries for entry by aligning infrastructure, environment,
culture, and technology with business goals
The project addresses the strategic transformation of motorway toll
stations into advanced multimodal hubs. With the implementation of
the free flow system, which removes physical toll barriers, these
infrastructural nodes can evolve from simple transactional points into
gateways connecting the motorway network with public transport,
rail, micro-mobility, and logistics. The overarching vision is to reduce
traffic congestion and enhance regional accessibility through smoother
and more integrated connections.
Hydrogen is emerging as the future of renewable fuels, with various
technologies for its production under development. Upon alternative
solutions, photocatalysis stands for its unique potentialities: reduced electric
energy consumption, simple and robust reactors. Moreover, green hydrogen
production is combined with purification of industrial wastewater, making
this technology doubly appealing.
Peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) interrupt the transmission of motor
and sensory signals between the brain and body, causing both physical
disability and severe psychological consequences. Patients with PNIs
are eight times more likely to develop anxiety and depression, while
the healthcare burden, including surgery, rehabilitation, and disability
support, can exceed two million dollars per case.
Ra.Re³ is a research initiative exploring the repurposing of
second-life lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries originally used in Formula E
electric vehicles (EVs) for stationary energy storage applications. By
extending their operational life, the project contributes to United
Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including
affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), industry innovation (SDG 9),
responsible consumption (SDG 12), and climate action (SDG 13).
The construction industry alone accounts for 37% of global CO2 emissions, with cement production alone accounting for 8%. It is essential to propose a sustainable alternative capable of reducing the impact of this hard-to-abate sector. The Re-Came Stone project proposes an innovative solution: taking waste from stone cutting industry and transforming it into a building component through additive manufacturing (AM)
RECycled Pavilion is a temporary architectural installation realized in the
city of Concepción (Chile) as part of the 10th anniversary of the largest
free music festival in the country, REC Festival. The project was developed
by an international team of students and teachers from the Alta Scuola
Politecnica in collaboration with the Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD,
Chile) and was realized in March 2025.