News: Research - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design | KTU https://fmed.ktu.edu/news-categories/research/ KTU Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:14:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 KTU Researcher’s Study: Why Nobel Prize-Level Materials Have Yet to Reach Industry https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-study-why-nobel-prize-level-materials-have-yet-to-reach-industry/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:14:34 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-study-why-nobel-prize-level-materials-have-yet-to-reach-industry/ The post KTU Researcher’s Study: Why Nobel Prize-Level Materials Have Yet to Reach Industry appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> THE Subject Rankings 2026: KTU is leading in social sciences, business, and engineering https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/the-subject-rankings-2026-ktu-is-leading-in-social-sciences-business-and-engineering/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:03:10 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/the-subject-rankings-2026-ktu-is-leading-in-social-sciences-business-and-engineering/ The post THE Subject Rankings 2026: KTU is leading in social sciences, business, and engineering appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Philosophy of sustainability in textiles: launch of the Green VETRINE course https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/philosophy-of-sustainability-in-textiles-launch-of-the-green-vetrine-course/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:50:25 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/philosophy-of-sustainability-in-textiles-launch-of-the-green-vetrine-course/ On 14 January, a pilot presentation of the Green VETRINE online course of the international VETRINE project took place, discussing the content of the course, the philosophy behind its development, and answering questions from interested participants. The presentation was attended by industry representatives from different European countries, teachers and trainers from vocational education and training […]

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]]> KTU researchers received award for NonActivPans project https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-received-award-for-nonactivpans-project/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:47:50 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-received-award-for-nonactivpans-project/ During Global Innovation Summit 2024  which took place on 13-14 June in Turkey, KTU researchers received an award for Eureka research project „Technology for obtaining an innovative antimicrobial, non-active medical dressing through the use of indigenous bioresources (NonActivPans)“. The project was implemented with partners from Romania   and MB Biofita. Congratulations to the team of Kaunas […]

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]]> KTU MIDF was visited by guests from Kyiv National University of Technology and Design (KNUTD) https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-midf-was-visited-by-guests-from-kyiv-national-university-of-technology-and-design-knutd/ Tue, 07 May 2024 11:43:26 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-midf-was-visited-by-guests-from-kyiv-national-university-of-technology-and-design-knutd/ Guests from Kyiv National University of Technology and Design (KNUTD) prof. Liudmyla Halavska and dr. Olena Yershova  visited the faculty. KTU and KNUTD jointly implement the international project “Functional textile materials and products for military, medical, hospital and civilian use (ORTOKNIT)”, financed by RCL under the program of Lithuanian-Ukraine bilateral cooperation in the field of […]

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]]> Lithuanian Research Council invites lithuanian and foreign students to summer internships https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/lithuanian-research-council-invites-lithuanian-and-foreign-students-to-summer-internships/ Mon, 06 May 2024 08:43:37 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/lithuanian-research-council-invites-lithuanian-and-foreign-students-to-summer-internships/ The Lithuanian Science Council (LSC) Summer Research Internship is an instrument for students, which aims to provide students with the opportunity to carry out scientific research in practice. Internship period. The internship will take place from July to August 2024. Participants. The competition is open to first-, second- and full-time students, except for those who […]

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]]> From waste to worth: Lithuanian researchers proposed a new method for wind turbine blade recycling https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/from-waste-to-worth-lithuanian-researchers-proposed-a-new-method-for-wind-turbine-blade-recycling/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:57:32 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/from-waste-to-worth-lithuanian-researchers-proposed-a-new-method-for-wind-turbine-blade-recycling/ The post From waste to worth: Lithuanian researchers proposed a new method for wind turbine blade recycling appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Postdoctoral fellowships at KTU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design – an opportunity for young researchers to deepen their research competence in relevant topics https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/postdoctoral-fellowships-at-ktu-faculty-of-mechanical-engineering-and-design-an-opportunity-for-young-researchers-to-deepen-their-research-competence-in-relevant-topics/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:21:49 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/postdoctoral-fellowships-at-ktu-faculty-of-mechanical-engineering-and-design-an-opportunity-for-young-researchers-to-deepen-their-research-competence-in-relevant-topics/ Every year, researchers of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU MIDF) actively participate in the calls of the Research Council of Lithuania for proposals for funding of postdoctoral fellowships.  The main objective of the postdoctoral fellowship project is to increase the scientific qualification of postdoctoral fellows. It is […]

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]]> KTU professor about the project Supporting Entrepreneurship in Eco Design https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-professor-about-the-project-supporting-entrepreneurship-in-eco-design/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:03:09 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/ktu-professor-about-the-project-supporting-entrepreneurship-in-eco-design/ The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world, and it is important to develop different attitudes and the right competences to change this phenomenon. A new ERASMUS+ project, Fashion.ED, is being launched to educate university students and fashion professionals about sustainable fashion and textile design and to promote entrepreneurship and entrepreneurialism. […]

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]]> Researchers from KTU have patented a thermal tool for the formation of micro- and macrostructures in polymers https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/researches-from-ktu-have-patented-a-thermal-tool-for-the-formation-of-micro-and-macrostructures-in-polymers/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:38:51 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/researches-from-ktu-have-patented-a-thermal-tool-for-the-formation-of-micro-and-macrostructures-in-polymers/ The European Patent Office approved the patent “System for the formation of microstructures in polymeric materials (EP 4166245 B1)” by a team of scientists from the field of Mechanical Engineering. Researchers from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design and the Institute of Mechatronics have patented a thermal tool for the formation of micro- and […]

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]]> Low-frequency ultrasound can improve oxygen saturation in blood https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/low-frequency-ultrasound-can-improve-oxygen-saturation-in-blood/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:31:57 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/low-frequency-ultrasound-can-improve-oxygen-saturation-in-blood/ The post Low-frequency ultrasound can improve oxygen saturation in blood appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Cooperation between KTU MIDF and Lithuanian Ethnographic Museum in ERASMUS+ KA project “4DCulture” https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/cooperation-between-ktu-midf-and-lithuanian-ethnographic-museum-in-erasmus-ka-project-4dculture/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:33:09 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/cooperation-between-ktu-midf-and-lithuanian-ethnographic-museum-in-erasmus-ka-project-4dculture/ The Department of Production Engineering of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design of the  Kaunas University of Technology has been cooperating with the Open Air Museum of Lithuania in various research and study projects since 2012. Currently, the museum is an associate partner of the ERASMUS+ KA project “4DCulture”. During this and previous projects, […]

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]]> Cooperation between KTU MIDF and UAB LINCASA in ERASMUS+ KA “4DCulture” project https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/cooperation-between-ktu-midf-and-uab-lincasa-in-erasmus-ka-4dculture-project/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:11:17 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/cooperation-between-ktu-midf-and-uab-lincasa-in-erasmus-ka-4dculture-project/ The Department of Production Engineering of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design of the  Kaunas University of Technology successfully cooperates with many Lithuanian textile companies in carrying out various scientific and study projects, training students and future employees of textile companies. One such company is UAB “Lincasa”, a linen fabric and woolen and semi-woolen […]

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]]> Lithuanian researchers recycle surgical masks for hydrogen-rich gas production https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/lithuanian-researchers-recycle-surgical-masks-for-hydrogen-rich-gas-production/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:40:59 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/lithuanian-researchers-recycle-surgical-masks-for-hydrogen-rich-gas-production/ The post Lithuanian researchers recycle surgical masks for hydrogen-rich gas production appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Revolutionary idea by Lithuanian scientists: recycling cigarette waste to produce green fuel https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/revolutionary-idea-by-lithuanian-scientists-recycling-cigarette-waste-to-produce-green-fuel/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:30:04 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/revolutionary-idea-by-lithuanian-scientists-recycling-cigarette-waste-to-produce-green-fuel/ The post Revolutionary idea by Lithuanian scientists: recycling cigarette waste to produce green fuel appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Materials Engineering and Modern Manufacturing 2023 conference https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/materials-engineering-and-modern-manufacturing-2023-conference/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:31:35 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/materials-engineering-and-modern-manufacturing-2023-conference/ The Materials Engineering and Modern Manufacturing 2023 conference builds on the legacy of its predecessors by continuing the tradition of annual gatherings that bring together distinguished scientists, experts, young scientists, and industry representatives. This conference series has historically served as a platform to cover various areas of expertise addressing fundamental issues in materials engineering and […]

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]]> Cooperation with the Open Air Museum of Lithuania https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/cooperation-with-the-open-air-museum-of-lithuania/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 07:18:04 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/cooperation-with-the-open-air-museum-of-lithuania/ Kaunas University of Technology has been cooperating with the Open Air Museum of Lithuania in various projects since 2013.   Joint activities in ongoing projects – Lithuanian-Ukrainian bilateral cooperation in field of science and technologies program project “Unique Technologies of Ethnographic Textile: Experience of Preservation in Western Ukraine and Lithuania (UNIETHNOTEX)“ and ERASMUS+ project „Dress […]

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]]> 27th International Scientific Conference “Transport Means 2023” https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/27th-international-scientific-conference-transport-means-2023/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:06:46 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/27th-international-scientific-conference-transport-means-2023/ The 27th international scientific conference “Transport Means 2023” organized by Kaunas University of Technology has started. The conference is taking place from October 4th to 6th at the “Gabija” hotel in Palanga and also remotely via the ZOOM platform. Researchers from 15 countries are participating in the conference. The focus of the conference will be […]

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]]> International scientific-practical seminar “Universal and unique weaving techniques of ethnographic fabrics of Western Ukraine and Lithuania” was held https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/international-scientific-practical-seminar-universal-and-unique-weaving-techniques-of-ethnographic-fabrics-of-western-ukraine-and-lithuania-was-held/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:12:04 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/international-scientific-practical-seminar-universal-and-unique-weaving-techniques-of-ethnographic-fabrics-of-western-ukraine-and-lithuania-was-held/ On 26 September the international scientific-practical seminar “Universal and unique weaving techniques of ethnographic fabrics of Western Ukraine and Lithuania” of the project “Unique Ethnographic Textile Technologies: Conservation Experience in Western Ukraine and Lithuania” of the Lithuanian-Ukrainian bilateral cooperation programme in the field of science and technology was held, during which the study of old […]

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]]> Professor from KTU participated in E-MRS Conference in Warsaw https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/professor-from-ktu-participated-in-e-mrs-conference-in-warsaw/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:30:11 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/news/professor-from-ktu-participated-in-e-mrs-conference-in-warsaw/ The 2023 Fall Meeting of the European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) have take place from September 18 to 21th, 2023 at the main campus of the University of Technology in Warsaw (Poland) and consisted of parallel symposia with invited speakers, oral and poster presentations assorted by one plenary session to provide an international forum for […]

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