FHNW establishes new institute for sensor technology and electronics
The School of Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW combines its experience in measurement technology and microelectronics in the new Institute for Sensors and Electronics.
Whether in the car, in one's own home or in the factory: more and more objects are exchanging information and thus enabling new applications. The "Internet of Things", as this technology is called, places high demands on sensors and the electronics behind them. That is why the FHNW School of Engineering has founded a new Institute for Sensors and Electronics.
Sensor technology for a networked world
The nearly 40 employees of the institute develop customer-specific sensors, measuring systems and application-specific electronics. Due to the often complex tasks, interdisciplinary cooperation with a wide range of partners is expedient. The new applications increase the demands on the electronics of the sensors.
The institute's microelectronics specialists develop smaller, faster, more accurate and more flexible components. In addition, they have experience in developing components to the highest safety standards.
Cooperation with local industry
One specialty of the new institute is particle measurement technology. This involves measuring fine dust and aerosols in the air. In this way, important data on smog or diesel emissions can be collected, for example. In addition to established techniques, new approaches are also used, for example in photoacoustics.
In collaboration with local industry, the Institute of Sensor Technology and Electronics FHNW implements concrete projects and can thus integrate the latest developments into the local economy. The next generation also benefits: Students at the FHNW School of Engineering are actively involved in research through student projects.
More information: www.fhnw.ch/ise
