Research projects

Research projects from the FHNW Institute of Automation

The FHNW Institute of Automation is active in application-oriented research and development (aR&D), works together with industrial partners and is in dialogue with national and international universities.

Overview of our research projects

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.
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.
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 Ene...