University of Applied Science of Eastern Switzerland
University of Applied Science of Eastern Switzerland
The IMP Institute at OST Campus in Buchs focuses on educating engineers in photonics, microtechnology, materials sciences, and production metrology. Alongside its educational role, OST develops cutting-edge technological solutions meeting industrial standards. With a team of 50 professors and highly skilled engineers, the institution ensures the highest professional standards in its research and development projects. OST integrative systems engineering approach and experience in collaborative, transdisciplinary projects ensure innovative and practical outcomes.
OST expertise covers:
- Microtechnology: From MEMS design to advanced packaging solutions, OST offers the complete micro-technical process chain in an ultra-modern clean room spanning 600 m2.
- Photonics: The core competencies in photonics include laser-based manufacturing (SLE), fibre optics, optical system design, and coating technology.
- Materials science: Specialists in metallurgy, damage analysis, and materials selection consultation for metallic, polymer, and composite materials.
- Production metrology: Expertise in tactile, optical, and multisensory coordinate metrology, roughness metrology, and geometric product specifications
In the PIONEAR project, OST micro-technology and photonics teams collaborate on the membrane, acoustic substrate, and packaging, in coordination with colleagues from Tindall.
