Detailed program released for the MUNER Summer School in Off-Highway Vehicle Design 2026
The detailed program of the MUNER Summer School in Off-Highway Vehicle Design 2026 is now available, offering a comprehensive overview of the learning activities, technical sessions and industry experiences that will characterize the initiative.
The Summer School will take place between 25–29 May 2026 for the intensive week, followed by additional sessions on 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 June 2026. Activities will be hosted across multiple locations, including the University of Bologna (Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences), CNH Italia (Modena), and industrial sites such as Carraro.
The program combines lectures, hands-on sessions, technical visits and project-based work, providing participants with direct exposure to the off-highway vehicle sector.
Program Overview
During the intensive week, participants will attend lectures and technical sessions covering:
- Off-highway vehicles: description, field uses and development challenges
- Undercarriage systems for off-highway vehicles
- Basics of terramechanics
- Modeling, control and testing of advanced powertrains in off-highway applications
- Fluid power systems for modern off-highway vehicles
- Opportunities and challenges in vehicle electrification
- Performance simulation and vehicle dynamics
- Design development processes
- Precision farming technologies
- High-performance systems
- Driveline architecture and development tools
- Electro-hydraulics and future trends
- Manufacturing processes
The program also includes a session dedicated to the agricultural vehicles sector, with an overview of the state of the art and the relevant legislative framework.
Hands-on Activities and Laboratories
A strong practical component characterizes the Summer School. Participants will be involved in:
- Technical visit at the University of Bologna experimental farm
- Introduction to Python programming with hands-on applications for LEGO vehicles
- Study of hydraulic actuation systems for off-road vehicles, with a focus on hydrostatic steering
- Comparative analysis of electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation for electrification
Additional sessions will focus on:
- Virtual Reality and Digital Twin technologies
- Visits to dynamic simulators and testing facilities
- Insights into professional experiences and career paths
Industry Engagement
The Summer School includes direct interaction with leading companies in the sector through dedicated visits and sessions:
- Visit to CNH Italia, including welcome session and company introduction
- Visit to Carraro facilities, with in-depth sessions on:
- Axles for off-highway vehicles
- Virtual validation of transmissions
- Control systems for transmissions
- Transmission testing through dedicated test rigs
- Plant operations and R&D activities
Hackathon and Project Work
Participants will work in teams throughout the program on a dedicated project, structured as a hackathon.
Activities include:
- Presentation of the hackathon challenges and team formation
- Independent team-based development sessions
- Testing activities, including validation on proving ground
- Final team presentations in front of an evaluation panel
- Hackathon competition and award ceremony
Additional Activities
The program also features:
- Soft skills sessions for project development
- Networking opportunities, including social lunches and a social dinner
- Final wrap-up session with Q&A
The Summer School offers approximately 60 hours of lectures and practical activities, combining academic knowledge with direct industry exposure in the Motor Valley ecosystem.
All activities will be conducted in English.
📝 Applications are open until 2 May 2026.
👉 Apply now: https://fmb.unimore.it/application-form-summer-school-off-highway-vehicle-design-2026/
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