Category: Наука и инновации/

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University participated in the Metal-Expo 2025 international industrial exhibition, presenting the latest solutions in laser, additive, and materials technologies. The university's exhibit attracted significant interest from the professional community and became a significant event for the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport.

Anatoly Popovich, Director of the Institute of Metallurgy and Metallurgy at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Chief Designer, and Head of the Key Scientific and Technological Area "New Materials, Technologies, and Production," participated in the roundtable discussion "Metallurgy Today and Tomorrow. Challenges of the Modern Age," organized by Rosatom's Mechanical Engineering Division.

Anatoly Anatolyevich focused on SPbPU's leadership in engineering education in Russia. Currently, the Polytechnic University's educational model includes a multi-tiered training model with the ability to choose an educational pathway tailored to the needs of a specific employer. At the same time, the industrial partner is actively involved in the educational process at all stages, including developing requirements (professional competencies) for graduates during the curriculum design stage, participating in the admissions campaign (promoting applicants, implementing targeted recruitment, organizing seamless pathways in collaboration with affiliated colleges), organizing practical training at the enterprise, and conducting joint R&D.

A representative example is the corporate track created as part of the pilot five-year bachelor's degree program in the 22.03.01 "Metallurgy" program. This program includes both theoretical training with opportunities for networking and additional skills development at Cherepovets State University, as well as a six-month internship with the opportunity to gain a vocational qualification.

The Polytechnic's stand featured projects from three of the institute's research divisions: the Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory, the Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory, and the Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Materials Research and Education Center.

Specialists from the LiAT Research Laboratory demonstrated industrial prototypes created using laser cladding, hybrid laser-arc welding, and direct laser deposition. The solutions presented included refurbished gas turbine engine components, power and aviation parts, and complex geometry samples manufactured using additive manufacturing methods.

Researchers from the Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory demonstrated a wheel rim printed using WAAM technology for the Magnetic Hydrodynamics Research and Production Center. It boasts increased strength and reduced weight. Forum participants also noticed a gas turbine impeller manufactured using WAAM technology for Gazprom PJSC as part of the Priority 2030 federal program. Creating the impeller using electric arc melting reduces production costs and allows for rapid configuration changes.

The Scientific and Educational Center "Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Materials" presented samples grown using selective laser melting (SLM). The developments showcased at IMMiT demonstrate its high potential for developing engineering solutions for power engineering, aviation, metallurgy, and industrial robotics.

The awards ceremony for the winners of the Young Scientists competition took place at the exhibition. This program gives talented specialists the opportunity to establish themselves, showcase fresh ideas, and introduce innovative technologies to metallurgy. Eight students and postgraduates from IMMiT were named laureates: E. O. Frolova, M. V. Larin, D. V. Kurushkin, S. A. Kuzin, L. S. Zhukova, K. A. Egorova, E. V. Volokitina, and A. A. Ananyev.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

A panel discussion, "Visioning Digital Twins: Strategic Issues and Global Trends," was held at the Europa Hotel as part of the "Integrated Digital Twins 2025" conference. The event served as a platform for dialogue between Gazprom Neft and SPbPU. Oleg Tretyak, Head of the Digital Transformation Department at Gazprom Neft, opened the discussion.

At the beginning of the conference, Gazprom Neft's Director of Science, Mars Khasanov, presented the company's strategic approach to artificial intelligence. He emphasized that the value of AI is determined by its ability to solve production problems with measurable economic impact—from accelerating field modeling to risk management.

Modern intelligent systems are based on the synergy of neural and symbolic approaches, creating the foundation for conceptual engineering—a key discipline in managing the lifecycle of complex systems. The future of digital transformation is defined by a combination of hybrid AI methods with a focus on solving applied problems. In his presentation, he described the company's methodology in detail. This hybrid strategy combines the power of machine learning with the precision of physical models and the logic of expert systems.

Yuri Fomin, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Research, spoke from an academic perspective. He noted that effective collaboration between science and industry requires finding a balance between different planning horizons: businesses aim for quick results, while the university operates within a longer research cycle, combining both fundamental and applied research.

"We understand the business need for operational solutions and are actively developing applied areas ourselves," the vice-rector noted. "However, some tasks require more in-depth scientific research, which doesn't always fit into annual planning cycles."

The key challenge, according to the vice-rector, remains access to data due to security requirements and its incompleteness.

In such cases, digital twins come to our rescue—they allow us to work with the client to develop solutions and demonstrate their effectiveness, added Yuri Fomin.

He also discussed the current 2025 results of the POLANIS platform. The "Automation of Seismic Data Processing Using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)" project, part of the Scientific and Technical Complex 3 (KNTN-3), is integrated into the universal POLANIS platform-ecosystem at SPbPU. The platform's development is being implemented within the framework of the "Priority 2030" program.

Alexander Paivin, Head of Asset Potential Management Methodology at Gazprom Neft, discussed the value of digital twins in the oil and gas industry and application examples. Dmitry Makeenko, Advisor to the Deputy Chairman of the Management Board at Gazprom Neft, discussed scalability: how to move from pilot projects to industrial applications.

Ilya Odnokolov, Head of the Prospective Development Program at Gazprom Neft, emphasized data as a foundation for determining the standards and approaches needed.

The conference was organized by the Industrial Innovations Association, intellectual partner Skoltech, general partner Gazprom Neft, and Peter the Great Polytechnic University.

Participants concluded that a strategic alliance between science and industry is necessary to create breakthrough technologies and ensure the technological sovereignty of the domestic fuel and energy sector.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

In November, the Association of Universities and Research Organizations Training Specialists for the Radio-Electronic Industry (Association of Universities of the Electronic Engineering Industry) celebrated its 10th anniversary. The Association currently comprises over 40 universities, including Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

The Association was established at the initiative of the Interdepartmental Council of Chief Designers for Electronic Components (ECB) with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. Its mission is to train specialists for the electronics industry who solve problems in the design and production of electronic components and electronic equipment.

On November 11, the National Research University Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (MIET) held the 25th meeting of the Council of the Association of Universities of Electronic Engineering, marking its 10th anniversary. Welcoming remarks were delivered by Yuri Chaplygin, Chairman of the Association's Council and MIET President, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Sergei Gavrilov, Rector of MIET. Denis Sekirinsky, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, and Vasily Shpak, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, congratulated the Association on behalf of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The meeting featured presentations on the development of domestic software for modeling microelectronic devices and systems, as well as promising developments in microelectronics. One of the speakers was Alexander Korotkov, Director of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications at SPbPU.

Association Council Chairman Yuri Chaplygin presented Association membership certificates to Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, the Baltic State Technical University "VOENMEKH" named after D.F. Ustinov, the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, the Samara State Technical University, and others.

Summing up the meeting, Yuri Chaplygin, Chairman of the Association of Universities of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, noted the need to consolidate the efforts of universities, industrial enterprises, and institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences to effectively train specialists, accelerate the development of the industry, and address the issue of import substitution.

Following the meeting, participants and guests were introduced to the production and technological capacities of the Scientific and Technical Center "MIET".

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

The creation of the NICA (Nuclotron-based Ion Collider fAcility) collider at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna to study the fundamental properties of the strong interaction is one of the largest scientific projects underway in Russia. Polytechnic University is a full participant in the Spin Physics Detector (SPD) and Multi-Purpose Detector (MPD) megascience projects at the NICA collider. Yaroslav Berdnikov, professor at the Higher School of Fundamental Physics Research, is the head of the work at Polytechnic University.

The 10th meeting of the SPD international collaboration, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the particle spin concept, was held at the Veksler and A. M. Baldin Laboratory of High Energy Physics at JINR. Over 200 renowned scientists and young specialists from around the world participated in the meeting. Daria Larionova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Physics and Physical Analysis (HSPA), represented SPbPU at the meeting. She discussed SPbPU's contribution to the SPD project in her report, "Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU). Results."

Following the meeting, Daria Larionova was elected to the executive committee of the SPD collaboration, which serves as recognition of SPbPU's significant contribution to the development of the SPD experiment at the NICA collider.

The 16th meeting of the international MPD collaboration was also held at JINR. SPbPU was represented at the meeting by Dmitry Shapaev, a postgraduate student at the Higher School of Physics and Mathematics (HSFPL) (supervised by Professor Yaroslav Berdnikov at the Higher School of Physics and Mathematics). Shapaev is currently involved in the commissioning of the cryogenic system at the NICA collider. At the meeting, Shapaev participated in meetings of the International Council of the MPD collaboration.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

In today's knowledge-based economy, intellectual property is becoming a key asset and driver of development. For a university, a generator of ideas and technologies, the issue of building a transparent and effective IP management system is becoming more than a secondary one, becoming strategic. The experience of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University demonstrates how a comprehensive approach can transform scientific research results into tangible capital for businesses and the regional economy.

A system instead of isolated actions

Effective IP management begins not with patent registration, but with a well-established organizational and regulatory framework. At SPbPU, this function is performed by the Center for Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, led by Ismail Kadiev. The university has developed and implemented a set of internal documents that regulate the entire life cycle of intellectual property—from its creation to commercialization.

The "Regulations on Intellectual Property," "Regulations for the Disposition of Exclusive Rights," and "Regulations on Incentives for the Creation of IP Objects" form a transparent system. It not only protects the rights of researchers but also provides them with direct material and reputational incentives, thereby fostering a culture of invention within the university.

Three Events – One Vector: From Strategy to Practice

The university's systemic work is most clearly demonstrated through its participation in key industry events, where Polytechnic University acts not simply as a participant, but as an ideologist and driver of change.

Congress "Intellectual Code of the Commonwealth": Integration and Access to Data"

At a forum bringing together representatives from universities, government, and business, Polytechnic University presented a strategy whose key element is a second-tier regional Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC). Ranked among the top 15 such structures in Russia, the Center provides university researchers and developers with direct, real-time access to the Federal Institute of Industrial Property databases. This significantly accelerates patent searches and improves the quality of research, avoiding duplication and identifying opportunities in relevant technological niches.

Roundtable discussion at the Russian Industrialist 2025 forum: IS as a driver of regional development

Hosting a federal-level discussion on its own platform is already a sign of recognition. The roundtable focused on the role of the TISC in regional development. In his presentation, Ismail Kadiev outlined the Polytechnic University's philosophy: Intellectual property is not just a patent in a box; it is the currency of a new technological paradigm. The university's goal is not to be a passive registrar, but an active "catalyst," turning Polytechnic University ideas into business capital.

The discussion resulted in specific proposals for government agencies, including incentives for inventive activity and the introduction of lending mechanisms secured by IP rights, demonstrating the dialogue's practical focus.

The 16th Interregional Intellectual Property Exchange: A Platform for Commercialization and a Live Case

This event, also organized by SPbPU as part of the "Russian Industrialist" program, was the culmination of practical work. The IP Exchange is a vibrant ecosystem where theory meets practice. A striking example of successful commercialization was the presentation of the Polanis digital platform for modeling transport systems and analyzing multimodal data.

Polytechnic University scientists presented not just a software product, but a solution with fundamental scientific innovation. The key feature of Polanis is its hybrid approach, combining simulation modeling and machine learning methods (simulation-based neural networks). This allows the platform to offer effective control scenarios while remaining within the framework of physically realistic models.

The platform's behavioral logic is determined by the simulation model we developed. It prevents the platform from proposing unrealistic control scenarios, meaning it doesn't violate existing 'laws of physics,'" explained project manager Marina Bolsunovskaya.

The platform boasts impressive capabilities: object coordinate accuracy of up to 5 cm and support for predictive and prescriptive analytics. Its cross-industry potential (energy, oil and gas, biomedicine) makes Polanis a valuable asset created within the framework of the Priority 2030 program. The presentation of such a project on the IP Exchange is a clear example of how a transparent intellectual property management system helps bring promising developments to market.

High level as a result of systematic work

SPbPU's experience demonstrates that an effective intellectual property management system at the university is based on three pillars.

A robust regulatory framework that protects rights and incentivizes creators. Infrastructure support through the Technology and Innovation Support Center, which provides resources and expertise. An active communications policy, including knowledge dissemination through forums, roundtables, and, most importantly, practical platforms for dialogue with businesses, such as the IP Exchange.

This approach allows the university not simply to accumulate patents but to integrate science, education, and innovation, translating its scientific potential into competitive products and technologies like the Polanis platform. Intellectual property at Polytechnic University truly becomes a currency, ensuring technological sovereignty and leadership.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

The 21st All-Russian Conference "High-Temperature Plasma Diagnostics" was held in Sochi, bringing together the country's leading specialists in the field of fusion research. Researchers actively participated in the conference. Institute of Physics and Mechanics.

The conference provided a platform for sharing experiences in the development and application of diagnostic methods necessary for the implementation of large-scale projects. Researchers from the Higher School of Fundamental Physics Research, the Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes, and the Scientific Laboratory for Advanced Methods of Spherical Tokamak Plasma Research presented plasma diagnostic methods developed at the university, as well as the results of comprehensive thermomechanical and electromagnetic modeling of diagnostic systems.

Dmitry Korobko, a postgraduate student at the Higher School of Physics and Technology and a research assistant at the Scientific Laboratory for Advanced Methods of Spherical Tokamak Plasma Research, presented the results of spectroscopic diagnostics of peripheral plasma using neutral helium injection.

Arseniy Tokarev, a graduate student at the Higher School of Physics and Physical Research, presented a paper titled "Ray Tracing Calculation for Doppler Backscatter Diagnostics on the Globus-M2 Tokamak." His paper described the operating principle and features of specialized software developed at SPbPU for analyzing and correctly interpreting Doppler backscatter diagnostic data. It should be noted that In the fall semester of the 2025/26 academic year, Arseniy was awarded a personal scholarship from the B. P. Konstantinov PhysMech Institute.

Postgraduate student and research assistant Kirill Kukushkin, Professor Elizaveta Kaveeva, Professor Vladimir Rozhansky, and Associate Professor Ilya Senichenkov joined the author team of the report "Study of the Formation of a High-Density Region from a Strong Magnetic Field Near the Globus-M2 Tokamak Diverter," presented by Polytechnic University's partner, the A.F. Ioffe Physicotechnical Institute. The report presented the results of a study on the formation of a high-density region from a strong magnetic field near the tokamak's inner divertor.

At the section “Engineering issues of plasma diagnostics” a series of reports were presented by the staff of the Higher School of Microelectronics and Control Systems andPISh "Digital Engineering"Mechanical engineering research focuses on developing methods for analyzing the strength and durability of structures under extreme conditions.

Alexey Novokshenov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Physics and Control Sciences and Senior Researcher at the Computer Engineering Center, presented a paper titled "Complex Modeling and Optimization of the HFS-Reflectometry Diagnostic System for the ITER Tokamak."

Philipp Shadelko, a research engineer at the Digital Engineering in Nuclear and Fusion Energy Research and Education Center, presented the results of calculations performed for a digital twin of elements of one of ITER's diagnostic ports, which substantiated the operability of the proposed designs.

Viktor Modestov, a leading programmer at the Higher School of Mathematics and Control Sciences, an associate professor at the Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy at the Institute of Economics, and director of the Digital Engineering in Nuclear and Fusion Energy Research and Education Center, presented a paper titled "Ratcheting Effects under High-Temperature Cyclic Loading of ITER Fusion Reactor Diagnostic Components." The paper analyzed the potential for unlimited growth of inelastic strain in the diagnostic system.

Anna Luiza Andreeva, a master's student and engineer at HSE, also presented a paper entitled "Quasi-Power-Free Magnetic Systems with a Strong Field for Plasma Diagnostics and Containment Devices."

Viktor Modestov, Ivan Kiriyenko, and Alexey Kudryavtsev and Alexander Lobachev, research engineers from the Digital Engineering in Nuclear and Fusion Energy Research and Education Center, joined the team of authors for the keynote presentation at the conference, "Achievements in the Development and Production of ITER Diagnostic Equipment at the INP SB RAS."

Learn more about the participation of polytechnics in the conference read on the PhysMech website.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

The International Forum and Exhibition "Russian Industrialist" concluded on October 31. For Polytechnic University, this day was no less eventful than the previous ones.

Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov visited the Polytechnic University booth. SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy gave him a tour. He described in detail the specific technological solutions and museum exhibits on display. The rector emphasized the significance of all the developments and their advantages over similar technologies. He also noted the partnerships and collaboration with leading Russian companies, such as the state corporation Rosatom and Gazprom.

Andrey Rudskoy also held talks with Purnima Anand, President of the Indian non-governmental organization "BRICS International Forum." They discussed opportunities for cooperation with India in training engineers for the civil nuclear industry, the creation of joint educational programs, and attracting Indian students to the Polytechnic University's winter and summer schools.

"We're always happy to build new partnerships internationally. More than 5,000 international students are already studying at the Polytechnic University. Currently, we have very few students from India, but we believe their number needs to increase," emphasized Andrey Rudskoy.

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy met with Alexander Blokhin, the lead developer at Zvezda. The Rector discussed the university's developments and how it builds collaboration with industrial partners. Alexander Blokhin, in turn, introduced the company's products. The partners ultimately identified areas in which Polytechnic University and Zvezda could further collaborate.

All guests who visited the Polytechnic University stand during the forum highly praised the university's educational and scientific activities, and also noted the quality, relevance, and advantages of the technological solutions presented.

The focus was on developments from the Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory, the Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory, and the Engineering Center for Design, Certification, and Testing of Advanced Energy Sources. IMMiT's exhibit at the forum reflected the institute's systematic approach to developing technological areas—from materials science and welding processes to next-generation energy systems—reaffirming the Polytechnic University's key role in shaping Russia's industrial potential.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

The "Russian Industrialist" Forum and Exhibition continues. On October 30, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy signed a cooperation agreement with Evgeny Klovach, CEO of the Engineering Group, in the presence of Vadim Medvedev, Rector of University 2035 and Head of the NTI Foundation. The company provides full-cycle development for key industries: energy, mechanical engineering, electronics, high-tech, and medicine, and also produces its own line of immersion cooling systems and server equipment.

"We plan to collaborate through our Supercomputer Center and AI systems. I'm confident our partnership will be long-term and productive," Andrey Rudskoy emphasized.

The Polytechnic University rector also held a working meeting with Mikhail Silnikov, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Furthermore, Andrey Rudskoy visited the booth of the Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicle Plant (Zvezda LLC), where he learned about the company's products.

SPbPU Vice-Rector for Educational Affairs Lyudmila Pankova participated in the 11th All-Russian Forum "National Qualifications System of Russia," speaking at the session "Dialogue between the Labor Market and Vocational Education: New Trends and Development Prospects."

The St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's technological development strategy, based on an effective model for science and industry collaboration, was presented at the "Russian Industrialist" international forum. Yuri Fomin, SPbPU Vice Rector for Research, discussed the approach, which has already proven effective in addressing import substitution challenges.

The key element was a systematic transition from disparate research to targeted work in cross-cutting technological areas.

"We've moved from isolated research to systematic work in our stated areas. Our model allows us to create complete technological chains—from concept to mass production," noted Yuri Fomin.

As part of the "Priority 2030" program, the university focused its efforts on three strategic areas: systems digital engineering, new materials and additive technologies, and engineering artificial intelligence for cross-industry applications. Research teams were structured by specialization: cross-industry, industry-specific, and developing groups.

The effectiveness of this approach is confirmed by completed projects with leading industrial companies, such as the development of key components for power engineering in collaboration with Gazprom, UEC, and Nevsky Zavod.

The university's R&D volume is showing steady growth: by 2030, digital engineering is expected to reach 3 billion rubles, and new materials research is expected to reach 24 billion rubles. This approach strengthens the country's technological sovereignty and confirms the implementation of the state strategy for scientific and technological development.

A lecture hall was also opened at the Polytechnic University booth at the "Russian Industrialist" forum and exhibition. University faculty and staff members presented their papers there. Alexey Chechevichkin, a research engineer at the Industrial and Surface Wastewater Treatment Technologies Research Laboratory, spoke about the history of gas masks. Leonid Yakunin, a research engineer, presented a paper titled "Surface Wastewater Treatment as an Important Element of Urban Environmental Protection." Yegor Temirgaliyev, a senior lecturer at the Graduate School of Industrial Management, shared his experience designing unmanned logistics systems, and Anastasiy Klimin, an associate professor at the Graduate School of Management, spoke about the Blue Ocean strategy in industrial markets.

Additionally, Vsevolod Gaiduk, an engineer at the Higher School of Transport, presented a paper on "The Specifics of Developing and Using Robotic Platforms for Firefighting." Alexander Gurgenidze, an engineer at the Center for Technology Projects, spoke about the creation of a marine dronesphere.

Associate Professor Daria Bylyeva of the Higher School of Social Sciences led an interactive discussion game, "The Future [without?] Artificial Intelligence," where visitors to the Polytechnic University booth were able to discuss ethical issues related to AI, its development, and its impact on society in a playful and interactive format.

Svetlana Ulyanova, a professor at the Higher School of Social Sciences, presented a lecture entitled "Industrial Pragmatism in the Development of Russian Technical Education in the 20th Century."

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

A young engineering team from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has developed Russia's first transport module—a trailer for two agrodrones with a high-capacity mortar unit. The project was completed as part of the federal project "Personnel for Unmanned Aerial Systems" under the leadership of Alexey Grachev, Director of the Higher School of Transport, and commissioned by Khizara.

The Polytechnic University, with its developed engineering school and modern laboratory facilities, became one of the key universities providing the federal project and a platform for training young engineers.

The project is being implemented on the basis of the university as a support center for training personnel for unmanned aerial systems, selected by the ANO "University of the National Technological Initiative 2035" in 2024The mission of the support centers is to develop and implement additional professional development and retraining programs aimed at mastering the full lifecycle of an engineering project—from technical specifications to the finished product. The practical portion of the training is built around solving specific industry-specific engineering problems, one of which was the creation of a transport module for agricultural drones.

The implementation of such programs at the Polytechnic University is supported by the Directorate of Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships, working with specialized institutes and higher education institutions. This allows for the integration of engineering, educational, and applied components within a single project framework.

"The students were given a very specific task by an industrial client: to design a mobile system that would provide agrodrone operators with everything they needed for effective field work," noted Ivan Kurta, Head of SPbPU's Directorate of Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships. "We tried to approach the task as practically as possible, and the students accomplished the task brilliantly."

Young engineers designed and manufactured a trailer measuring 3.5 meters long, 1.5 meters wide, and 1.8 meters high. The key feature of the development is its comprehensive solution for drone logistics and servicing. The module provides operators with everything necessary for quickly loading and unloading drones, preparing them for flights, and performing post-flight maintenance, including battery charging and solution refilling. To this end, the trailer is equipped with a 1,000-liter solution tank with a built-in mixer, an automated pump station, a battery charging system, and a flow meter for precise refill monitoring.

The economic impact of the development is significant: the prototype costs no more than 500,000 rubles, making it six times more affordable than imported equivalents, which start at 3 million rubles.

"This project is a clear example of the successful integration of the educational process with real-world industrial needs," comments Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice Rector for Pre-University and Continuing Education. "Students gain invaluable experience working on a specific engineering challenge, while our industrial partners gain a ready-made, competitive solution. The development of projects like 'Staff for UAS' strengthens the country's human resources potential in the high-tech unmanned systems industry."

According to Alexey Kovalev, CEO of the customer company, Khizar, operational testing of the trailer is already planned for the coming year. In the future, the development could be scaled up for use in Russia's agricultural sector.

By the end of the year, 76 young engineering teams will participate in the federal project "Personnel for UAS," presenting their developments for the unmanned vehicle industry. Polytechnic University will continue to play a key role in training specialists and creating applied solutions that contribute to the country's technological sovereignty.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

From October 29 to 31, Polytechnic University is participating in the International Forum and Exhibition "Russian Industrialist." The forum has become a federal platform bringing together heads of enterprises and companies from leading industries to collaborate with the government, technology companies, the financial sector, scientific organizations and institutes, small and medium businesses, and international partners.

This year, the "Russian Industrialist" forum and exhibition took on a special status—the event was timed to coincide with the 120th anniversary of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The main theme was "Industrialization as the Foundation of National Projects."

"The International Forum and Exhibition 'Russian Industrialist' is a key platform for expert dialogue between representatives of government, industry, science, education, and economic development institutions—key organizations and structures directly involved in addressing strategic issues in the field of technological development and public industry in our country. Polytechnic University is a regular participant in the forum," noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

On the first day of the forum, Andrey Rudskoy held a working meeting with Vladimir Ivanov, Director of the N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

The Polytechnic University rector also gave an interview for the TV studio "Russia — A Co-Event of Good News." The discussion focused on the training of highly qualified specialists for Russian industry and the main challenges in this field. They also discussed what motivates modern engineers to pursue professional development. The broadcast was broadcast on the "Petersburg Diary" website.

Andrey Rudskoy presented a paper at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg Congress "Professional Education, Science, and Innovation in the 21st Century." The session focused on the role of science and professional education in achieving national technological leadership. The rector of SPbPU discussed options for the new development of 21st-century technologies. In addition to the rector of the Polytechnic University, representatives from Russian education, science, and politics attended the session. Before the plenary session, Andrey Rudskoy also gave a short interview to the Saint Petersburg TV channel.

This year, the Russian Industrialist is hosting the St. Petersburg International Scientific and Educational Salon. Andrey Rudskoy also attended the grand opening. He welcomed the salon's guests and wished everyone productive work.

Andrey Rudskoy joined the presidium of the plenary session of the II Conference of Grant Recipients of the St. Petersburg Science Foundation, where he reported on the results of the work of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

As per tradition, Polytechnic University presented its cutting-edge developments at Rosprom.

The industrial cartridge is an effective barrier for protecting urban waters. FOPS filters purify wastewater, transforming sewer manholes into eco-stations. This development is entirely Russian and has already been tested in major cities. The solution is scalable and suitable for all urban areas. After purification, FOPS filters are not discarded but incorporated into nutrient substrates. This new technology closes the ecological loop, reduces waste, and makes agriculture greener. The key idea: reuse what others throw away.

The Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory at IMMiT is demonstrating laser systems for foil welding processes, repairing and manufacturing components for power engineering, and more. The LIAT Research Laboratory boasts robotic laser cladding systems, mobile units, robotic laser cladding and surface hardening systems for external and internal surfaces, direct laser deposition systems, including systems on linear guides, and a laser-arc welding system. All of these systems were developed directly by Polytechnicians. The LIAT Research Laboratory systems are used to repair imported and domestically produced components of power engineering equipment.

The Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory also showcased its latest developments to forum guests and participants. They focused on friction stir welding technology, applicable to non-ferrous metals and dissimilar joints in industries such as aviation, shipbuilding, and energy. This technology is also effective for welding aluminum armor up to 50 mm thick.

The Engineering Center for Design, Certification, and Testing of Advanced Energy Sources at the Institute of Metallurgical and Metallurgical Engineering (IMMeT) presented its development—a lithium-ion buffer battery—at the Russian Industrialist exhibition. The battery is designed to provide power in areas with limited or no access to the power grid. The battery can power laptops, charge phones, and other devices from a 220V AC power source. A laptop powered by this battery can operate continuously for over 200 hours.

Many other developments by polytechnicians were also presented.

Mobile laser cladding complex "Nomad" Software and hardware complex "CyberGIP" Intelligent control system (autopilot) "CyberPilot" Hydrographic robotic complex Morena Remotely operated unmanned underwater vehicle "Sprut" Robotic platform for fire extinguishing Frese

In addition to all this, the Polytechnic Institute's stand also features museum exhibits. Reconstructions of the uniform of a student in the shipbuilding department of the Polytechnic Institute and the dress uniform of Marshal of the Soviet Union Leonid Govorov are on display. Also on display is Slavyanov's glass. At the end of the 19th century, the global engineering community held the belief that it was impossible to fuse different metals into a single alloy due to their different physical and chemical properties. The renowned engineer and scientist, Nikolai Gavrilovich Slavyanov, the inventor of modern electric arc welding, refuted this belief by creating two metal "glasses" welded from eight metals and alloys: bell bronze, tombac (a copper-zinc alloy), nickel, steel, cast iron, copper, nickel silver (an alloy of copper with nickel and zinc), and bronze.

Alexander Shokhin, President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and the National Research University Higher School of Economics, visited the Polytechnic University's booth. SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy personally gave the distinguished guest a tour and explained all the developments.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.