We focus on the development of products and manufacturing processes, and apply cutting-edge technologies.
Research focus areas
Selected Projects
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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 demonstrate free-space optical communication (FSOC).
- Institute
- School of Engineering and Environment and lnstitute for Sensors and Electronics
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.
Laboratories
The Institute of Automation has state-of-the-art laboratory and simulation infrastructure. Discover our laboratories!
Materials Lab
We offer you expertise and equipment for structural analysis, property characterisation, heat treatment and brazing of metals and ceramics.
Space Lab
The Space Lab is used for the development, production, assembly and thermo-mechanical verification of components and mechanical sub-systems for use on research satellites.
Finite Element Simulations Lab
We conduct research with multiphysical simulation embedded in the overall context of product development between initial concept and final validation.
Laser Applications Lab
In our laboratory, we develop applications for 2.5D and 3D laser precision machining processes.
Component Testing Lab
We carry out mechanical tests on parts and components in our component testing laboratory.
Additive Manufacturing Lab
In our automated DED processing cell with innovative flexible beam shaping, we support you with process developments and feasibility studies under production-like conditions.
Acoustics and Vibrations Lab
Laboratory for acoustic and vibration measurements.
3D Scanning and 3D Printing Lab
Optically measure objects in three dimensions and print polymer components using the poly-jet mode modelling process.
Development of Lasers and Optical Systems Lab
We develop ultrafast lasers (fs pulses) and photonic systems for applications in biomedicine, micromaterial processing and optical communication.
About us
Team
Our interdisciplinary team is active in research, works in cooperation with industrial partners and is in a constant dialogue with Swiss and international universities. In addition, we teach in degree programmes and continuing education at the FHNW School of Engineering.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Jürg Küffer
Head of FHNW Institute of Product and Production Engineering
- Phone
- +41 56 202 74 47 (Direct)
- juerg.kueffer@fhnw.ch