IMA Group and University of Bologna launch DIGIMECH, a joint research lab focused on innovation in automated and mechatronic systems

DIGIMECH – Digital and Mechatronic Research & Innovation for Automated Machinery and Systems Lab is the result of a new strategic collaboration between IMA Group dedicated to advanced automation technologies, and the University of Bologna, aiming to bridge the gap between industrial innovation and academic research.

Established in one of Italy’s most dynamic industrial regions, DIGIMECH aims to become a center of excellence for automation, digitalization, and applied research, providing an ecosystem for designing, testing, and implementing high-tech solutions for future-ready production systems.

Focused areas of innovation

DIGIMECH’s research and development efforts will address six key technological areas:

• Advanced automation: development of efficient, high-performance, and sustainable systems
• Robotics: intelligent automation for flexible, high-precision manufacturing
• Mechatronics: seamless integration of mechanical, electronic, and software components
• AI & Big Data: process optimization and predictive analysis through data intelligence
• Additive manufacturing: industrial applications of 3D printing technologies
• Cybersecurity: safeguarding digital infrastructures in industrial environments

The lab will function as a technology incubator, supporting prototype creation, software development, system testing, and the deployment of integrated smart solutions tailored for next-generation automated machinery.

DIGIMECH is also designed to support advanced training paths for students and young researchers, offering opportunities to participate in thesis work, internships, PhD research, and industrial projects closely linked to real-world innovation challenges.

Visit the Lab Website clicking here or download the press release.