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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
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Our lab infrastructure

The Institute of Automation has state-of-the-art laboratory and simulation infrastructure.
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Roland Anderegg

Prof. Dr. Roland Anderegg

Head of Institute of Automation

Telephone

+41 56 202 77 43

E-mail

roland.anderegg@fhnw.ch

Address

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

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Raum 1.243

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