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      Institute of Polymer Nanotechnology
      Surface texturing

      Surface texturing

      Using micro- and nanostructures, we modify the properties of polymer surfaces without changing their composition.

      For this purpose, we develop tools and processes for high fidelity replication of functional surface structures:

      • Design and layout of functional surface topographies (biomimetics, calculations, simulation).
      • Fabrication of master structures by ultra-short pulse laser micromachining or lithography
      • Tool design and master integration
      • Component design and process simulation
      • Industrial replication technologies: injection (compression) molding, hot embossing, UV imprinting
      • Validation of functional samples

      Project examples

      • Free-form micro-optics for modern lighting applications

        CSEM and FHNW are working together on innovative design algorithms and manufactur-ing technologies to enable potential future applications in lighting tec...

      • Room lighting using inverted truncated cones

        By connecting two plastic components, we have developed a light decoupling element that was previously thought unfeasible to manufacture.

      • Micro-structures for security

        Researchers from the University of Applied Sciences FHNW, the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and Gemalto AG are developing a new manufacturing process for se...

      • Production of a violin support with functional surfaces

        Plastics experts at the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland developed an injection-moulding production process for a vio...

      • Tool concept development for large-scale microstructure moulding

        Researchers at the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland are helping Temicon to develop an industrial moulding tool.

      About FHNW

      Institute of Polymer Nanotechnology
      Per Magnus Kristiansen

      Prof. Dr. Per Magnus Kristiansen

      Head of FHNW Institute of Polymer Nanotechnology

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      +41 56 202 73 86 (Direct)

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      magnus.kristiansen@fhnw.ch

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      FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland School of Engineering and Environment Klosterzelgstrasse 2 CH-5210 Windisch

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