Competencies und Services
Additive Manufacturing
3D printing of metal and plastic components, including manufacturing-specific design.
to Additive Manufacturing
Centre for Casting
The FHNW Casting Centre is the scientific port of call for the casting sector.
to Centre for Casting
Polymer Chemistry and Analytics
We are experts in polymeric chemistry (thermoplastics, thermoset plastics and elastomers), chemical plastic modification and plastic-related analytics.
to Polymer Chemistry and Analytics
Fluid engineering
Assessment of fluid and gas flow by determining forces, pressures and speeds.
to Fluid engineering
Laser micro-machining
In the 3D field, we focus on microstructures, transparent materials, deep drilling and other applications.
to Laser micro-machining
Materials science
Examination of materials and components regarding structure and composition, production process and operation.
to Materials science
Measurement technology
Use of active/passive optical methods including spectroscopic laser measurement
to Measurement technology
Mechanical component testing
With our excellently equipped testing laboratory, we perform static and dynamic material and component tests.
to Mechanical component testing
Polymer Processing
We conceive product and procedure innovations and develop them until they are ready for the market, focussing in particular on high-performance polymers and ...
to Polymer Processing
Product development
We support our customers through the entire product development cycle with the process steps of design, simulation and production.
to Product development
Simulation methods
Thermomechanical simulations, numerical flow calculations, (CFD) and multiphysics calculations.
to Simulation methods
Lightweight design and Composite Technologies
We answer questions regarding the mechanical behaviour of polymers and composites using a range of appropriate experimental and numerical methods.
to Lightweight design and Composite Technologies
Thermal machines and energy systems
Combustion techniques, measurement technology and simulations (process calculation). The main focus is on turbomachinery and internal combustion engines.
to Thermal machines and energy systems
