SeSi - Sustainable engineering systems institute

From ideas to industry

The SeSi institute specializes in high added value mechanical components, as well as in mechanical systems developed using digital tools and designed to be smart and durable.

Digital models for faster development and lower production costs

Efficient energy and resource use in production and during operation

Design and production processes that enable circular economy practices

Research focus areas

The SeSi institute uses digital technology to optimize both the development and the performance of mechanical systems in terms of efficiency, reliability, safety, durability and autonomy. The institute specializes in applying virtual immersion to parts or to the entirety of a product’s life cycle, and in the practice of systemic innovation.

Systems

Developing design and fabrication processes for products and systems under a circular economy framework
Instrumenting and testing mechanical systems or prototypes to analyze their behavior and to propose optimized, industry-ready solutions
Improving the design of components and hydraulic systems for mobile machines through simulation and advanced behavior analysis
Developing new electro-hydraulic systems and widening their field of application to include autonomous robots and exoskeletons

Sustainability

Minimizing energy and resource consumption in production and during product lifetime
Developing innovative and environmentally-friendly drive and powertrain solutions, in particular by harnessing the power of hydrogen as a substitute for fossil fuels

Digitalization

Improving development time and reducing production costs through digital modeling (simulation, prototyping)
Mastering the integration of multiple technologies (especially electronics and IT systems) into mechanical systems, with the aim of offering predictive maintenance capabilities or enhancing industrial organization (industry 4.0)

Facilities

The SeSi institute relies on state-of-the-art infrastructure to carry out its advanced research and development projects, including a dynamic test bench, a wind tunnel, combustion engine test benches, an electro-hydraulic test bench, and the Siemens PLM software suite.

Equipment