The Institute of Materials and Process Engineering IMPE possesses extensive competencies in material science and process engineering. It is widely and interdisciplinary positioned with a research team comprising engineers, materials scientists and chemists. The IMPE is organized in six research groups working on the subsequent four key research topics: - High-performance materials - Modern processing and joining technologies - Innovative surface technologies - Sustainable process engineering The institute collaborates with well-known companies across the Swiss industries as well as with international partners, and accompanies its project partners in close cooperation, starting from the initial idea through the development phase until the final implementation. The projects are carried out by using state-of-the-art equipment for testing, analyzing and characterization as well as specialized high-end installations. The expertise from all the professionals is constantly refined and expanded through national and international collaborations with other universities and research facilities. In the bachelor's and master's degree program, the IMPE teaches material sciences, chemistry, joining technologies and process engineering combining the theories with industrial applications.
