| Acronym | SFSB |
| Short description of the institution and main activities | Mechanical Engineering Faculty is reflected in its contribution to sustainable development of society through continuous improvement of knowledge by educating students at all study levels, as well as in implementation of scientific and technological research in the field of mechanical engineering. The Faculty finds the basis for fulfilment of its mission in the 90-year-long tradition of mechanical engineering in Slavonski Brod, in many years of transferring knowledge, skills and experiences of its carefully selected and trained staff to the youth, thereby encouraging their affiliation towards mechanical engineering profession and towards technology in general, by promoting at the same time the technical culture in the community. Being aware of the fact that any well-functioning state bases its progress on developing its own industry, the Faculty promotes the need for preservation and modernisation of production resources, within which the training of students and staff on the principles of competitiveness, ethics and creativity is defined as the primary strategic importance. In each of its members, the Faculty seeks to develop a sense of responsibility towards work and commitments, to ensure continuous progress of the community. Setting its own example through persistent work on improvement of provided services, along with the implemented quality assurance system, the Faculty aims to be recognised as a centre of excellence in education, research and mechanical engineering profession, to be a desirable place for studying, and a good partner in the business sector. |
| Website | https://sfsb.unisb.hr/ |
| LinkedIn or other profile | Not specified |
| Year of establishment | 1962 |
| Region | Pannonian Croatia |
| County | County of Brod-Posavina |
| Municipality/City | Slavonski Brod |
| Address | Ulica 108. brigade ZNG 36 |
| Type of organisation | University / faculty |
| Languages of communication | Croatian, English |
| Geographic scope of activities | EU / international |
| General institutional email for collaboration enquiries | Not specified |
| Name | Goran Šimunović |
| Position | Dean |
| gsimunovic@unisb.hr | |
| Phone | 035493454 |
| Name | Dejan Marić |
| Position | Vice Dean for Scienc |
| Not specified | |
| Phone | 0911908554 |
| Dedicated industry collaboration / technology transfer unit | Yes |
| Services available to external partners | Applied research & development, Testing / measurement / validation, Prototyping / proof of concept, Pilot production / scale-up, Engineering / technical consulting, Data / AI / digital modelling, Technology transfer / licensing, Regulatory / certification support, Feasibility studies |
| Models of engagement | Contract research, Joint R&D projects, Consultancy, Internships / staff exchange |
| Pricing / access model | Case-by-case |
| Process for initiating collaboration | To initiate cooperation, please contact one of the suggested contact persons. |
| Main research fields and areas of expertise | mechanical designe, machine parts and designe, polymers processing and casting, chip-forming and deformating, Energetics, Maintenance and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Process Planning and Production Management, Welding and Surface Protection, Tribology and Surface Engineering, Materials and Heat Treatment, |
| Key equipment, laboratories, or infrastructure available to external partners | https://sfsb.unisb.hr/laboratoriji/ |
| Accreditation and certification (if applicable) | Not specified |
| Technology Readiness Levels typically reached | TRL 1-3 (basic / fundamental research), TRL 4-6 (applied research / prototype), TRL 7-9 (demonstration / near-market / deployment) |
| Computing / digital / AI capabilities (if applicable) | Equipped with several computer classrooms, and in all departments at SFSB, new technologies are used and applied, including the application of AI. |
| Intellectual property approach | Case-by-case |
| Existing licensable technologies or patents | Not specified |
| Possibility of | Establishing a joint laboratory with industry partner |
| Primary sector(s) | Energy (incl. renewables, energy efficiency), Aerospace & defence, Mobility & transport, Logistics & supply chain, Construction & built environment, Manufacturing (industrial production), Environmental services & circular economy, Public sector / smart cities |
| Main technology domains | Artificial Intelligence & data science, Robotics & automation, Advanced materials & nanotechnology, Advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g. additive manufacturing), Machinery & industrial equipment, Energy storage technologies, Dual-use technologies |
| Experience with industry partners | EU projects with industry |
| Number of contract research agreements | 35 |
| Number of joint R&D projects | 10 |
| Number of licensing agreements | Not specified |
| Total number of industry collaboration contracts | 50 |
| Total number of employees | 49 |
| Number of experts available for external collaboration | 33 |
| Key skills and disciplines | Scientific research projects in the field of mechanical engineering, professional expertise. |
| Languages available for collaboration | English, Other |
| Talent support available | Industrial PhD / joint supervision |
| Lifelong learning / professional education | Offer structured lifelong learning programmes, Develop tailor-made / custom programmes for industry |
| Lifelong learning key programmes | https://www.unisb.hr/strucne-usluge/ |
| Approximate number of industry participants per year | 14 |
| Target beneficiaries | Students |
| Types of support offered | Training / education |
| Approximate number of companies supported per year | 20 |
| Programme formats | Hybrid |
| Typical programme duration | > 12 months |
| Sector focus | Industry 4.0 / manufacturing |
| Links to financing | Public funding (national / EU) |
| Participation in international or EU projects | https://sfsb.unisb.hr/research-and-development/ |
| Membership in networks or partnerships | several ceepus networks, erasmus+, Bilateral projects |
| Can you support partners in navigating local procedures | Yes |
| Physical space available to external partners | Laboratory / workshop |
