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Research projects

Research projects from the FHNW Institute of Automation

The FHNW Institute of Automation is active in application-oriented research and development (aR&D), works together with industrial partners and is in dialogue with national and international universities.

Overview of our research projects

Simulation and Optimization of High-voltage circuit breakers

The Pfiffner Group is working on the development of a new type of high-voltage circuit-breaker with environmentally friendly insulating gas for use in ...

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Electromagnetic shielding with conductive plastic housings

To shield interfering signals from electronics, plastics must meet high EMC requirements. They are then used as substitute materials for die-cast metal ...

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Web diagnosis of production plants

A newly developed diagnostics tool ensures worldwide remote monitoring of complex production plants in real time.

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Automation of tap production

FHNW School of Engineering developed a new method to operate the grinding and polishing facilities of tap manufacturer Franke Water Systems KWC.

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Internal consumption manager for private photovoltaic system

The FHNW Institute of Automation is developing a modular management tool with power exchange and weather forecast functions for the FHNW spin-off Zogg Energy ...

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