Our research covers all important material classes, such as metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Our well-equipped laboratories enable comprehensive material characterization and testing, as well as the further development and optimization of materials and manufacturing processes, particularly with regard to sustainability.
Research focus areas
Projekte
Selected projects
In application-oriented research projects, we work together to develop concrete solutions to real-world challenges – efficiently, collaboratively, and with direct added value for your company.
Engineering of functionalized Polysiloxenes for crosslinked Polyethylene (PE-X)
Compared to pure polyethylene, PEX is more resistant for small wall thickness to electrical treeing and can withstand high thermal shocks, which makes this material suitable for electrical cable jacketing and water piping industry.
- Institute
- School of Engineering and Environment and Institute of Polymer Engineering
Institutes
Institute of Polymer Engineering
We create sustainable, plastic-based product and processes innovations with a focus on high-performance polymers and composites.
Institute of Polymer Nanotechnology
Customized functional surfaces for innovative plastic products
Institute of Product and Production Engineering
We focus on the development of products and manufacturing processes, and apply cutting-edge technologies.
Institute of Thermal and Fluid Engineering
We are committed to a sustainable, energy-efficient and innovative industrial future. With our expertise in thermal and fluid engineering, we support companies in the analysis and optimisation of fluid mechanical and thermal processes, measurement methods, and prototype development.
Laboratories
With its laboratories, the FHNW School of Engineering and Environment provides companies from industry, business and research as well as public organisations with its expertise and support and enables access to state-of-the-art infrastructure.