Design of Mechanical Systems
Objectives
The methods and processes for developing products quickly, at low cost, and with high quality are the main concerns of this area of concentration.
The theoretical developments serve as the basis for improving various tools that support design activities, and these are used in the development of several products, mainly in the form of machines and equipment, always maintaining a strong commitment to the training of human resources and the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge.
Research Lines
- Product Development
- Development of Methodologies for Industrial Product Design
- Development of Computer Systems to Support Design
- Development of Prototypes of Machines and Equipment
- Functional Reliability and Maintainability of Mechanical Systems
- Expert Systems Applied to Design
- Design of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- CAE/CAD Systems
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
- Design of Mechanisms and Machines
- Design of Mechatronic Systems
Permanent Professors
Antonio Carlos Valdiero, Dr.Eng. (2005, UFSC – Brazil) antonio.valdiero@ufsc.br
André Ogliari, Dr.Eng. (1999, UFSC – Brazil) andre.ogliari@ufsc.br
Daniel Martins, Dr.Eng. (2002, UFSC – Brazil) daniel.martins@ufsc.br
Henrique Simas, Dr.Eng. (2008, UFSC – Brazil) henrique.simas@ufsc.br
Jonny Carlos da Silva, Dr.Eng. (1998, UFSC – Brazil) jonny.silva@ufsc.br
Victor Juliano De Negri, Dr.Eng. (1996, UFSC – Brazil) victor.de.negri@ufsc.br
Collaborating Professors
Marcos Paulo Nostrani, Dr.Eng. (2021, UFSC – Brazil) marcos.nostrani@ufsc.br
Retired Professors
Nelson Back
Arno Bollmann
Courses Offered
Required Courses in Mechanical Design and Systems
Courses
Laboratories
LASHIP – Laboratory of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Supervisor: Prof. Victor Juliano De Negri
Tel: +55 (48) 3721-9396
Fax: +55 (48) 3721-7615
E-mail: victor.de.negri@ufsc.br
NEDIP – Center for Integrated Product Development
Supervisor: Prof. André Ogliari
Tel: +55 (48) 3721-9719
Fax: +55 (48) 3721-7615
E-mail: andre.ogliari@ufsc.br
LAR – Prof. Raul Guenther Robotics Laboratory
Supervisor: Prof. Daniel Martins
Tel: +55 (48) 3721-4010
Fax: +55 (48) 3721-7615
E-mail: daniel.martins@ufsc.br




