In November 2025, the II International Forum "Innovative development of lifting and transport engineering 'Lifting Force'" was held. It is a key discussion platform dedicated to modern engineering solutions in the field of lifting and transport systems, robotics, and mechatronics.

The forum was attended by leading industry experts, representatives of the scientific community, and developers of high-tech projects.

SPbGASU was represented at the event by the Head of the Department of Land Transport and Technological Machines, DSc in Engineering Elena Kurakina, Professor at the Department, DSc in Engineering Aleksandr Pushkarev, as well as PhD students of the Department - Fedor Krupenin, Aleksey Kozhukhovsky and Daniil Kolesnichenko.

The "Lifting Force" forum traditionally serves as a platform for technological dialogue between universities and industry players. Its goal is to jointly explore solutions to current challenges in mechanical engineering, discuss cutting-edge research results, and develop approaches to improving the effectiveness of engineering education.

As part of the program, participants discussed the development of lifting and transport equipment, the implementation of digital technologies, improving the reliability of mechanisms, and the quality of training for next-generation engineers.

At the forum, PhD students from the Department presented the results of three research projects devoted to current trends in the development of transport and technological machines.

Trial operation of a small-sized electric motor (Fedor Krupenin)

This paper examines the operating parameters of a domestically produced electric motor under various load conditions. Temperature parameters and the increase in power losses due to winding heating were studied, allowing to determine the optimal operating conditions. The results can be used to select motor alternatives for mass-produced machines with load capacities up to 400 kg.

Algorithm for monitoring the condition of DC bearings using vibration diagnostics (Aleksey Kozhukhovsky)

The author developed an algorithm for diagnosing generator condition based on vibration spectral readings on the machine body. This method allows for extending equipment life, preventing emergency conditions, and improving the fault tolerance of lifting and handling equipment components.

Using a digital twin to calculate the parameters of a utility vehicle's electric power plant (Daniil Kolesnichenko)

The work proposed a digital twin model for an electric utility vehicle. This twin allows for energy efficiency calculations, analysis of vehicle performance in urban environments, optimization of component interactions, and evaluation of the technical level of equipment without creating a physical prototype. The study confirms the potential for using digital twins at all stages of the vehicle lifecycle.

"The presentations by SPbGASU PhD students attracted the interest of many forum participants, and this is no coincidence, as the research presented is relevant, in demand, and demonstrates the high level of training of young engineers and the solid scientific foundation of our Department of Land Transport and Technological Machines," said Elena Kurakina. "The university's participation in professional events like the 'Lifting Force' forum strengthens collaboration with industrial partners and facilitates the implementation of our innovative developments in the field of transport engineering."