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      Institute of Product and Production...

      Institute of Product and Production Engineering

      We focus on the development of products and manufacturing processes, and apply cutting-edge technologies.

      Competencies

      • Product development

        We support our customers through the entire product development cycle with the process steps of design, simulation and production.

      • Finite element simulations

        Structural mechanics finite element simulations of components and assemblies.

      • Additive Manufacturing

        3D printing of metal and plastic components, including manufacturing-specific design.

      • Laser micro-machining

        In the 3D field, we focus on microstructures, transparent materials, deep drilling and other applications.

      • Optical 3D measurement techniques

        Scanning complex free-form surfaces with optical 3D measurement systems.

      • Mechanical component testing

        With our excellently equipped testing laboratory, we perform static and dynamic material and component tests.

      • Materials science

        Examination of materials and components regarding structure and composition, production process and operation.

      Mechanical design in aerospace

      Development of components and automated production processes for aerospace.

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      Selected Projects

      • Casting simulation and experimental validation of active air cooling of cast parts

        Large cast parts for gas or steam turbines or engines need days or even weeks to solidify and cool down.

      • GreDom insert

        The invention by FHNW School of Engineering enables an automation of satellite panel production.

      • Free-space optical communication with a high-altitude balloon

        The FHNW Institute for Sensors and Electronics currently develops an optical receiver and a 2-axis gimbal for a high-altitude balloon (HAB) platform to de...

      • STIX for Solar Orbiter

        The Spectrometer / Telescope for Imaging X-rays (STIX) is an X-ray telescope that makes images and spectra of solar explosions called flares. It is one of...

      Our lab infrastructure

      Our lab infrastructure

      The Institute of Product and Production Engineering has state-of-the-art laboratory and simulation infrastructure.
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      About FHNW

      About usLaboratories of the Institute of Product and Production EngineeringSchool of Engineering
      Jürg Küffer

      Prof. Dr. Jürg Küffer

      Head of FHNW Institute of Product and Production Engineering

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      +41 56 202 74 47 (undefined)

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      juerg.kueffer@fhnw.ch

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

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      FHNW School of Engineering and Environment, Brugg-Windisch

      FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
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      Klosterzelgstrasse 2

      CH - 5210 Windisch

      Phone+41 56 202 99 00

      E-Mailinfo.technik@fhnw.ch

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