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      Institute of Automation

      Institute of Automation

      We are a multidisciplinary institute in the field of automation specialising in modern control technology, industrial automation and building automation as well as mechatronics.

      We support you in automating your processes, researching the latest technologies and methods and putting them into practice. We contribute our expertise to Bachelor's degree programmes and a Master's degree programme. This enables students to work on exciting projects.

      We offer:

      • A Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Automation Management
      • Continuing education courses on current topics
      • Customised training courses for your company

      Competencies

      • Modern control technology

        Methods of modelling, simulation and controller design as well as customised automation solutions with state-of-the-art tools.

      • Industrial automation and building technology

        Intelligent industrial controls and online diagnostic systems for production plants based on machine learning and Industry 4.0 methods.

      • Mechatronics

        Modelling and validation of mechatronic systems at the macro and micro level.

      Selected projects

      We support innovative companies in exploring cutting-edge technologies and methods and applying these in practice. We collaborate with national and international research partners and provide you with access to funding – for example in connection with Innosuisse projects and EU research programmes.

      • Simulation and Optimization of High-voltage circuit breakers

        The Pfiffner Group is working on the development of a new type of high-voltage circuit-breaker with environmentally friendly insulating gas for use in sub...

      • Electromagnetic shielding with conductive plastic housings

        To shield interfering signals from electronics, plastics must meet high EMC requirements. They are then used as substitute materials for die-cast metal ho...

      • Web diagnosis of production plants

        A newly developed diagnostics tool ensures worldwide remote monitoring of complex production plants in real time.

      All research projects of the Institute of Automation
      Our lab infrastructure

      Our lab infrastructure

      The Institute of Automation has state-of-the-art laboratory and simulation infrastructure.
      Discover our labs!

      About FHNW

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      Roland Anderegg

      Prof. Dr. Roland Anderegg

      Head of Institute of Automation

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      +41 56 202 77 43

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      roland.anderegg@fhnw.ch

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      Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt Klosterzelgstrasse 2 5210 Windisch

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      CH - 5210 Windisch

      Phone+41 56 202 99 00

      E-Mailinfo.technik@fhnw.ch

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