Mechanical engineering

Competencies und Services

Additive Manufacturing

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

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Centre for Casting

The FHNW Casting Centre is the scientific port of call for the casting sector.

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Polymer Chemistry and Analytics

We are experts in polymeric chemistry (thermoplastics, thermoset plastics and elastomers), chemical plastic modification and plastic-related analytics.

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Finite element simulations

Structural mechanics finite element simulations of components and assemblies.

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Fluid engineering

Experimental and computational analysis and assessment of complex flows and processes involving liquids and gases.

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 technologies

Application of various active and passive optical measurement methods through to laser spectroscopic measurement methods for analysing sprays, flows and ...

to Measurement technologies

Mechanical component testing

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

to Mechanical component testing

Mechanical design in aerospace

Development of components and automated production processes for aerospace.

to Mechanical design in aerospace

Optical 3D measurement techniques

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

to Optical 3D measurement techniques

Polymer Processing and Sustainability

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 and Sustainability

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

Virtual prototype development through multiphysics, coupled simulations in the fields of flow modelling (CFD), heat transfer, thermomechanics (FEM), acoustics, ...

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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 combustion research

Investigating and analysing compressors, engine and combustion processes in connection with process-improving measures and alternative renewable fuels.

to Thermal machines and combustion research

Collaboration in research and services

Engineering and Environment

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