Politecnico di Torino

Politecnico di Torino is one of Italy’s leading technical universities, internationally recognized for its excellence in engineering, architecture, and technology. It educates highly skilled professionals with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, well equipped to pursue careers in global industries, research institutions, and innovation-driven environments.

Founded in the 19th century, the university has played a defining role in shaping generations of engineers and architects who have contributed significantly to technological and industrial progress in Italy and beyond. Its pronounced international outlook is demonstrated through extensive partnerships with universities and research centers worldwide, active participation in European academic networks, and a wide range of mobility, exchange, and joint-degree programmes.

The university’s academic structure is organized into specialized departments covering areas such as Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, Computer and Control Engineering, Architecture and Urban Studies, Energy, Applied Science and Technology, and Management and Production Engineering. Politecnico di Torino emphasizes innovative teaching approaches, including project-based learning, design thinking, and close collaboration with industry leaders. It also coordinates and contributes to numerous EU-funded research and educational initiatives, supporting advancements in engineering education, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary innovation.

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Members of the team

Dario Antonelli

Dario Antonelli is Associate Professor of Technology and Production Systems at the Politecnico di Torino since 2001. His research lines mainly focus on modeling large-scale distributed manufacturing systems, collaborative industrial networks, and optimizing human-robot collaboration. He was team leader for several European research projects and several Erasmus+ didactic projects. He teaches "Production Systems," "Manufacturing Technology," and "Industrial programming" at the Politecnico di Torino. He has been teacher of “Manufacturing processes” at Tongji University - Shanghai. Member of the Scientific Committee of PRO-VE, VINORG, ISM, ICTERI, IFIP WG 5.5 Collaborative Virtual Enterprise.

Paolo Minetola

Paolo Minetola is a Full Professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) of the Politecnico di Torino, Italy. In 1998 he obtained his BSc degree in mechanical engineering from both the Politecnico di Torino and the Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain. He got his MSc degree in mechanical engineering from the Politecnico di Torino in 2003 and his Research Doctorate in production systems engineering from the Politecnico di Torino in 2006. His research fields include 3D printing, additive manufacturing (AM), 3D scanning, reverse engineering (RE) and metrology.

Paolo Priarone

Paolo Claudio Priarone received his MSc degree cum laude in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Production Systems and Industrial Design from Politecnico di Torino. He is currently an Associate Professor of Manufacturing at the Department of Management and Production Engineering of the same University, as well as an Associate Member of the International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP). His scientific activity focuses on sustainable manufacturing and development, advanced production technologies, the optimization and decarbonization of manufacturing systems, and machining of non-conventional materials. The results of his research are reflected in two patents and a wide range of scientific publications of national and international relevance, as well as in research projects and collaborations carried out both in Italy and abroad. Since 2025, he has been serving as Board Member of the Italian Manufacturing Association (AITeM).