Exhibition 175 – English

Did you know that behind many of the advances that make our daily lives easier lies the mark of the Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB)? You are just one step away from discovering the lesser-known details and most surprising stories of 175 years of uninterrupted operation.

Beyond a simple timeline, this exhibition is a fascinating journey full of curious facts. A journey that spans from the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution in Catalonia to the cutting-edge solutions that today tackle the climate emergency or revolutionize healthcare and mobility.

Step inside and let yourself be surprised by the human and technological pulse that has transformed our society. Discover how, for nearly two centuries, ETSEIB has unconditionally placed ingenuity at the service of people and the planet.

Through this page, you can access the translation and full content of the panels from the in-person exhibition. Click on each of the following images to download the documents in PDF format:

Panels 1 & 2: Historical chronology

A journey through the key milestones and moments that have marked ETSEIB's 175-year history.

Panel 3: Anecdotes and curiosities

A selection of stories, experiences, and curious details that have taken place over nearly two centuries of uninterrupted operation.

Panel 4: The future we are already building

A commitment to transforming the world driven by rigor, excellence, innovation, and sustainability.

Would you like to learn more?

In addition to these panels, we invite you to explore our Virtual Exhibition,, an interactive space featuring exclusive and unpublished content on the history and impact of the School.