Prototyping Lab

The Prototyping Lab is the technical heart of the ICP. Here, ideas from simulation and research are transformed into functional prototypes and customised measurement systems – quickly, iteratively and in a manner suitable for industrial use. 

The laboratory offers both electronic and mechanical prototyping from a single source: 

SMD-capable soldering workstations, laboratory equipment (power supplies, frequency generators, multimeters, oscilloscopes, DAQs, impedance analysers, climate chambers) and debugging tools for embedded systems are available, as are 3D printers, laser cutters and classic precision engineering tools. Specialised CAx software tools enable computer-aided design and construction of electronic, mechanical and optical components.

This allows us to efficiently develop, build and characterise devices, sensors, controllers, optoelectronic systems and specialised measurement setups – both for validating our simulation models on real systems and for R&D projects with industry partners. At the same time, students benefit from rapid prototyping and system integration experience on real devices. 

The laboratory enables ICP research projects and also serves as a learning environment for students, who can realise the entire development cycle here, from the initial idea to the functioning device.