About
iTEMA – Infrastructure for Research, Education, and Technological Innovation
iTEMA is the backbone of TEMA’s scientific, technological, and educational activities. This infrastructure comprises 23 state-of-the-art laboratories, equipped with cutting-edge technology and designed to meet the challenges of advanced research, higher education, and collaboration with national and international industrial and business sectors.
With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and social impact, iTEMA laboratories are dynamic environments where technological solutions are developed for strategic sectors such as mobility, energy, health, environment, smart manufacturing, and future cities. This laboratory network underpins pioneering scientific research projects as well as teaching and learning across all study cycles—undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
Beyond supporting academic and scientific activities, iTEMA laboratories offer a wide range of specialized services to external entities, contributing to knowledge transfer and modernization of the productive sector. These services include mechanical testing, materials characterization, process simulation, product development, automation, robotics, biomechanics, energy technologies, among others.
iTEMA is not just a repository of equipment and technical expertise; it is a space where science, engineering, and society converge—a place where future talent is nurtured and knowledge is built to drive industrial and technological innovation. This infrastructure is continuously evolving, aligning with the major challenges of the 21st century and positioning TEMA at the forefront of applied research in mechanical engineering and related fields.