PROFACTOR researches and develops technical solutions with which noise or undesired vibrations from industrial processed don’t even arise or don’t make their way to the outside.

• It is natural that industrial production processes cause noise. The European Union guidelines with noise limits that are being systematically reined in are in effect for the prevention of any adverse effects related to noise. Conventional passive methods of suppressing noise (structural measures, increased use of insulating materials, etc.) are often inadequate, especially in the low frequency range.
• Vibrations in machines have massive negative effects on the service life and product quality. Conventional passive methods for vibration suppression (structural measures, use of higher-quality materials, vibration isolators, etc.) are often expensive and/or not practical due to the space required for them.
• High dynamics, high forces, and the highest precision are mutually interfering requirements both in classical machine construction as well as in lightweight construction. 

Research Topics

• Modelling and analysis of mechatronic systems
  Use of functional materials, e.g. piezoelectric materials as sensors and actuators.
  Optimum placement of sensors and actuators.

• Miniaturised, modular and energy-efficient electronics for controlling piezoelectric actuators, e.g. piezo amplifiers.

• Control systems for broadband suppression of (un)known and dynamically changing disturbances.