About laboratory

Research laboratory of the Robots and Production Systems department of the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest

History of the laboratory

The Smart Pneumatics Lab is placed in room CB110 in the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics (FIER) and belongs to the Department of Robots and Manufacturing Systems. Its history begins in the ’80s as a computer center of the Department of Machine-Tools and Gears, one of the greatest academia and engineering departments. During the communist regime, between the ’70s and `80s, Romania was a great manufacturer of machine-tools, pushing the academia to create great engineers.

Meet The Team

Tiberiu Dobrescu – Director of Department of Robots and Manufacturing Systems

He is a graduate of the University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, currently being a university professor at the Faculty of Industrial and Robotics Engineering, director of the Department of Robots and Production Systems. He has been an engineer doctor since 1998, when he defended his doctoral thesis entitled “Research on optimizing the characteristics of superfinishing machines for fragile materials”.
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Mihalache Ghinea – Director of Smart Pneumatics Lab

Mihai Ghinea is the Director of “Smart Pneumatics Lab”. He was born on the 22nd of July, 1964, in Urziceni, Romania. Graduated of Polytechnic Institute in Bucharest in 1990, Machine-Tools specialization, when he also started working in the same department that trained him.
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His professional activity is composed of three main periods:
– technical studies and his debut in professional academic

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Mihai Agud – Specialist Engineer

He was born on the 26th of March, 1978, in Iasi, Iasi county, Romania. Between 2012-2018, I attended the bachelor’s (Faculty of Mechatronics-Robotics) and master’s (Advanced Mechatronics Systems specialization) of the University of Oradea. Since 2018, I have been a Ph.D. student in Industrial Engineering at the University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, with the title of thesis: “Researches regarding the

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Crina Narcisa Deac – Technical Expert Advisor

Current position (2003 – present): Co-founder and General Manager at Impro-Media srl. Her position duties are company administration, project implementation in advertising and activities of advertising agencies, software and multimedia production. Development of web applications and online platforms, object-oriented software programming, multimedia

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Gicu Călin Deac – Technical Expert Advisor

Born 14th January 1970 Current position (2003 – present): Co-founder and IT Director at Impro-Media srl a multimedia production and software development company providing solutions in the following domains: customized online applications, streaming solutions, development of multimedia applications, video production and 3D graphics.

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Former Team

Armand Theodor Despinoiu

About Armand: Armand follows his undergraduate studies in Robotics at University Politehnica of Bucharest, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics. Being passionate with mechanics and cad modeling he helps our team with propulsion and transmission systems.

Maria Denisa Sîrbulescu

About Denisa: Denisa follows her undergraduate studies in Robotics at University Politehnica of Bucharest, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics. Being passionate with lecture and sports she helps our team with organisation and mechanical construction.

Carmen Cristina Ioana Șelaru

About Carmen: Carmen follows her undergraduate studies in Robotics at University Politehnica of Bucharest, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics. Being passionate with Formula One she helps our team with mechanical construction 

Adrian Stan-Iacob

About Adrian: Adrian follows his undergraduate studies in Robotics at University Politehnica of Bucharest, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics. Being passionate with sports, philosophy and aesthetics he helps our team with building the car

Marius Khaled Arafat

About Marius: Marius follows his undergraduate studies in Robotics at University Politehnica of Bucharest, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics. Being passionate with electronics and animation he helps our team with theoretical understanding

Lab Equipment

January 29, 2024

AVENTICS™ Series AS2 Air Preparation Units

In the following, our team will present how an AVENTICS™ Series AS2 Air Preparation Unit works, what components our team possess, how we use and the way we have installed them. In the pictures underneath one can see the parts […]
January 6, 2024

A Dive into Our Sensor Arsenal. Analog and Digital Sensors for IIoT monitoring and improvements

At The Smart Pneumatics Laboratory, we take pride in our commitment to innovation and precision in the field of pneumatics. Our laboratory is equipped with a diverse range of sensors that play a crucial role in our research and experiments. […]
May 15, 2023

PIAB Vacuum Kit

The PIAB Vacuum Kit has proven to be a remarkable solution for industrial vacuum needs. Its powerful suction capabilities and versatile design make it a reliable choice. The kit offers a range of suction cups and accessories, allowing for efficient […]
May 15, 2023

Pneumatic Technical Bench

A Pneumatic Technical Stand is a flexible platform used for testing and developing pneumatic components and systems. The stand includes a modular design, a variety of actuators and sensors, and pneumatic and electric control systems, allowing for customization and control […]
May 15, 2023

AR & VR

These technologies can simulate and visualize real-world scenarios, improve communication and comprehension of complex information, reduce errors, and save time and costs. However, high-end equipment and specialized skills are required for implementation, and further development is needed to improve accuracy […]
May 15, 2023

Heidenhain CAM Simulator

It is a software application used to test, verify and optimize CNC machine programs before they are run on the actual machine. The software simulates the machining process by simulating the tool path, machine movement, and material removal, allowing the […]

Partners & Sponsors

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