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ENEA is the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy, and Sustainable Economic Development, with 9 centers across the country and over 2700 employees. Its activities focus on research, innovation, and providing advanced services to public administration, businesses, and citizens. ENEA operates in the fields of energy efficiency, renewable sources, and nuclear energy. It possesses laboratories and experimental facilities and has technological innovation capabilities in sectors such as artistic heritage, agri-food, environment, climate, and health.

The Department of Mechanics, Mathematics, and Management was established in 2013, following the statutes of the Polytechnic University of Bari, through the merger of the DIMeG (Department of Mechanical and Management Engineering) and the DIM (Department of Mathematics) into a single structure.

The primary purpose of the Department is to organize and promote advanced education and research, as well as to develop and transfer scientific and technological knowledge in its relevant disciplinary fields. The research areas of the Department are rooted in the most important sectors of Mechanical Engineering, Management Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences.

Established in November 2012 in accordance with the Gelmini reform, the Department of Mechanical, Energy, and Management Engineering (DIMEG) at the University of Calabria serves as a strategic focal point for educational, research, and technology transfer activities in the field of industrial engineering.

Its mission is to build an educational model grounded in scientific research and teaching expertise, supported by strong industry relationships that extend nationally and internationally. This approach aligns closely with the restructuring of the university system introduced by Law 240/2010.

The department's scientific research in mechanics, energy, and management positions DIMEG favorably within the international landscape. Moreover, it aims to foster regional development, emphasizing technology transfer projects that translate research into economic value, thereby contributing to the overall wealth and prosperity of both the country and its people.

The Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Salerno serves as our reference point. Founded in 1983, the Faculty of Engineering emerged from the integration of professors specializing in civil and environmental engineering, chemistry, electronics and computer science, and mechanical engineering. Despite its diverse cultural components, the Faculty of Engineering operates with a unified vision and a deep commitment: continuous innovation to meet the real educational and research needs of society.

Research activity stands out as a cornerstone of the Faculty of Engineering. All sectors are deeply engaged in research through 56 research laboratories, alongside numerous well-established collaborations with universities, institutions, and businesses both in Italy and abroad. Recently, the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE) certified the quality of all Engineering Degree Programs at the University of Salerno according to the European standard EUR-ACE.

El.En. Group is one of the foremost entities in the world of lasers, committed to excellence in technological research and production quality. It specializes in creating high-performance products and advanced solutions known for their excellent value for money, reliability, environmental sustainability, and effective post-sales service.

Since 1990, LASIT has been designing and manufacturing standard and customized laser machines—some with highly complex automations—for laser marking and engraving. Over the years, LASIT has distinguished itself as a company with a high technological content. Its research and development departments, encompassing mechanical engineering, automation, hardware, and software, are capable of analyzing any production requirement from customers and applying practical and innovative solutions to achieve their goals.

With extensive experience in laser applications and a focus on diverse applications, LASIT designs and produces systems for both marking and deep engraving, as well as precision cutting and micro-drilling. All products are manufactured internally at its facilities, using only high-quality and reliable components. This commitment to quality ensures that LASIT delivers robust solutions that meet the demanding needs of its customers across various industries.

Drawing on our expertise in manufacturing and managing critical components, we deliver not only what you expect from us but also exceed those expectations. From design and development to supply chain management, kitting, and the assembly of innovative and lean solutions, we are committed to assisting you with every challenge you face. Our presence is global, yet we strive to maintain efficient support that feels local and personalized to our customers. We act as your key facilitators, building creative, tangible, and sustainable solutions on a daily basis.

S.R.S. Servizi di Ricerche e Sviluppo S.r.l. specializes in multidisciplinary engineering activities for "commissioning" and "decommissioning" of nuclear facilities, serving some of the leading players in the nuclear sector, including significant foreign companies. Their engineering services encompass feasibility studies, basic design projects, and detailed engineering.

As a small to medium-sized enterprise (PMI), S.R.S. currently operates with a production capacity dedicated to these activities, amounting to approximately 83,000 hours per year, primarily utilizing internal resources. Additionally, S.R.S. can mobilize a substantial external workforce with specialized skills across various disciplines, leveraging longstanding relationships and specific collaboration agreements.

The nuclear sector division within S.R.S. is structured into disciplines, each overseen by a technical manager responsible for managing the development of design activities and ensuring coordination across disciplines. This organizational setup ensures efficient project execution and adherence to stringent nuclear industry standards and regulations.

BISTRONIC TUBE PROCESSING S.p.A. is internationally represented through numerous subsidiaries and partner companies. Their specialty lies in laser-supported processing of tubes and profiles with diameters ranging from 12 to 610 millimeters and lengths up to 14 meters. They employ both CO₂ and fiber laser cutting technologies depending on the material, desired cutting quality, and productivity needs.

Their laser cutting technology includes both 2D and 3D capabilities, allowing for precise individual cutting of pieces in various configurations: round, square, and rectangular tubes, as well as profiles with different open cross-sectional shapes (e.g., H, L, T, and U sections). In addition to straight cuts, the 3D technology enables cutting at angles up to 45 degrees, which replaces costly milling, drilling, punching, or sawing operations.

This versatility in laser processing capabilities positions BISCRONIC as a leader in efficient and precise tube and profile cutting solutions, suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.

Walter Tosto S.p.A. is part of the Tosto Group, along with its subsidiary Walter Tosto WTB and sister company Belleli Energy CPE, generating a turnover exceeding 215 million euros with 1300 employees. The company operates in the metalworking sector, specializing in the design and manufacturing of critical process equipment of enormous dimensions. These products are exported worldwide to major clients in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Energy production industries.

The company conducts its operations across seven facilities in Chieti, at the Ortona yard, and through its subsidiary Walter Tosto WTB, which has facilities in Bucharest and within the river port of Oltenita (Romania). Industrial production, along with participation in Big Science projects, forms the core business of the company.

Through its Nuclear Division, Walter Tosto has been involved in significant Big Science projects, currently active in the international ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) research program. Fusion for Energy (F4E – European Agency for Fusion Energy) has contracted Walter Tosto, along with the European consortium AMW (Ansaldo Nucleare S.p.A - Mangiarotti S.p.A - Walter Tosto S.p.A), for the supply of five sections of the vacuum vessel, the core of the reactor, for the ITER project. Additionally, Walter Tosto has recently been tasked with supplying parts of the divertor system for the fusion reactor within the same project.

Apart from the ITER contract, Walter Tosto has secured an order for the supply of 18 (+2 spare) containment boxes for the satellite project Tokamak JT-60SA. These engagements highlight Walter Tosto's expertise and significant role in international nuclear and Big Science initiatives.

Founded in 1976 as a stainless steel trading warehouse, the company specialized in welding processes and pipe machining. It operates three industrial sites (Schio (VC), Formigine (MO), Morra de Santis (AV)) and a research center headquartered in Magreta (MO). Over 40 years, it has established itself as a leading company in manufacturing high criticality components in steel, aluminum, titanium, and special alloys. Historically focused on automatic machines for food processing and packaging, it has diversified into new sectors including aerospace and advanced mechanics. The industrial model is closely tied to applied industrial research, with highly specialized expertise in Surface Engineering and Reliability.