The Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering advances science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. The department conducts high-quality research, education, and innovation in areas such as building design and construction, energy and materials technology, fluid and solid mechanics, and engineering design and manufacturing. Within the department, the Engineering Design and Manufacturing Systems Section focuses on developing sustainable systems, products, and services, as well as increasing innovation efficiency and effectiveness. Its research addresses major societal challenges through four main areas: Conceptualization, Product/Service-Systems, Robust Design, and Modular Product Architecture Development. These efforts aim to create quantitative models that guide early design decisions regarding cost, quality, and environmental impact; to develop circular economy and sustainability-driven design strategies; and to build frameworks that improve product robustness, reduce development time, and enhance manufacturing quality. The section’s work provides the theoretical foundations and practical methods that support synthesis and decision-making in modern engineering design and product development.