Research Group
Design and Manufacturing (DIMA)
Faculty of Physicomechanical Engineering
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MINCIENCIAS Classification: Recognized
The Design and Manufacturing Research Group (DIMA) of the Universidad Industrial de Santander conducts applied and frontier research in mechanical engineering, with an emphasis on engineering design, advanced manufacturing, computational mechanics, and artificial intelligence.
The group integrates numerical modeling, finite element simulation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and data analytics to develop innovative solutions in sectors such as biomedical, energy, agribusiness, and manufacturing.
DIMA is distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, its collaboration with the productive sector, and its international outreach, contributing to technological development and regional competitiveness.
We are
recognized
by Minciencias



OUR
Research Lines
Extension
Services
- Finite Element Modeling and Simulation (FEM)
- Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)
- Design of Customized Biomedical Devices
- Fatigue Analysis and Mechanical Behavior of Materials
- Additive Manufacturing and Materials Characterization
- Machine Learning Applied to Industrial Processes
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Instrumentation and Data Acquisition
Our Research
Team
FEATURED
Projects
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Improvement of a cutting flowers tool by using ergonomic design
Modeling of energy systems and turbines through fluid-structure interaction
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Campus Central UIS
Bucaramanga, Santander
Escuela de Ingeniería Mecánica
Octavio Andrés González Estrada
Group Director
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2817
Email: dima@uis.edu.co
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a. m. – noon
2:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
Would you like more information?
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Campus Central UIS
Bucaramanga, Santander
Escuela de Ingeniería Mecánica
Octavio Andrés González Estrada
Group Director
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2817
Email: dima@uis.edu.co
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a. m. – noon
2:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
Would you like more information?
Contact Us
Campus Central UIS
Bucaramanga, Santander
Escuela de Ingeniería Mecánica
Octavio Andrés González Estrada
Group Director
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2817
Email: dima@uis.edu.co
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a. m. – noon
2:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.