Institute of Automation

The multidisciplinary Institute of Automation is mainly focused on modern control technology, industrial automation, building technology and mechatronics.

We support you in automating your processes, exploring cutting-edge technologies and methods and applying these in practice.

Competencies

Modern control technology

Individually tailored automation solutions implemented in collaboration with the customer using state-of-the-art tools.

Industrial automation and building technology

Intelligent industrial control systems and online diagnosis systems for production facilities based on machine learning 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.

Internal consumption manager for private photovoltaic system

The FHNW Institute of Automation is developing a modular management tool with power exchange and weather forecast functions for the FHNW spin-off Zogg Energy ...

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Automation of tap production

FHNW School of Engineering developed a new method to operate the grinding and polishing facilities of tap manufacturer Franke Water Systems KWC.

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Web diagnosis of production plants

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

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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 ...

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