Sensor Technology

We develop sensor technologies as well as integrated sensor systems for industrial and research-related applications. We solve and optimize customer-specific measurement tasks by combining various sensor technologies.

Competencies

Infrastructure and Tools

Particle and gas measurement laboratory
Optics and laser laboratory
MATLAB, Simulink, LabView, Python, C/C++, Java
LightTools
PCB design and development
3D printing facility

Collaboration

R&D projects with industry partners and funding agencies (e.g. Innosuisse, SNF, FHNW Foundation, federal offices, Interreg, Horizon Europe, Eurostars)
Service projects
Feasibility studies
Student projects
National and international cooperation with universities and research centers

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Selected projects

Soil conductivity sensor
Sensor system for trace-level particulate matter
Distributed sensor system for air quality measurements
Fiber optic sensing system for accelerated material aging
Intelligent white cane
Low-power embedded system for voice recognition with AI

DUWAS: Sensor warns against volcanic ash

To increase the safety of aviation, the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland is developing a sensor that detects volcanic ash.

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