University of of Florence, Department of Industrial Engineering, MCube Research Group

Date: 28. April 2026 Posted by: admin Category: Allgemein

University of of Florence, Department of Industrial Engineering, MCube Research Group

Name of Member: University of of Florence, Department of Industrial Engineering,
MCube Research Group
Acronym: MCube (Mechatronics, Modelling, Mobility)

E-mail: ingind@pec.unifi.it
Telephone: 055 2758786
Address: Via di Santa Marta 3 50139 Florence, Italy

General description

MCube (Mechatronics, Modelling, Mobility) is a research group affiliated to Moving Lab (Mobility and Vehicle Innovation Group) of DIEF (Dept.of Industrial Engineering) at the at the University of Florence.

MCube offers competences related to Mechatronics, Modelling of Mechanical systems and Mobility.

MCube has historically gathered a recognized experience related to Simulation and Testing including HIL & SIL testing (Hardware & Software In the Loop) with a particular focus on railway applications, electrical/hybrid mobility, dynamical modelling and control of vehicles and autonomous systems.

MCube is currently involved in research spanning the following areas:

Design Simulation and Control of Electric, Hybrid and Multi-Modal Transportation Systems
Simulation Design and Testing:Electromechanical and Fluidic Systems including Railway Brakes
Creation of Advanced Digital Twins of Complex Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems with a particular focus on vehicle dynamics and control