Institute of Automation

We are a multidisciplinary institute in the field of automation specialising in modern control technology, industrial automation and building automation as well as mechatronics.

We support you in automating your processes, researching the latest technologies and methods and putting them into practice. We contribute our expertise to Bachelor's degree programmes and a Master's degree programme. This enables students to work on exciting projects.

We offer:

A Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Automation Management
Continuing education courses on current topics
Customised training courses for your company

Competencies

Modern control technology

Methods of modelling, simulation and controller design as well as customised automation solutions with state-of-the-art tools.

Industrial automation and building technology

Intelligent industrial controls and online diagnostic systems for production plants based on machine learning and Industry 4.0 methods.

Mechatronics

Modelling and validation of mechatronic systems at the macro and micro level.

Selected projects

We support innovative companies in exploring cutting-edge technologies and methods and applying these in practice. We collaborate with national and international research partners and provide you with access to funding – for example in connection with Innosuisse projects and EU research programmes.

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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