Research

Roboter beim RoboInkjet-Verfahren zur präzisen Bearbeitung oder Beschichtung eines Glasobjekts in der industriellen Fertigung

PROFACTOR focuses its research on two key areas.

Industrial automation systems, as well as additive micro- and nano-manufacturing, are among the key technologies for competitive factories of the future. Drawing on our many years of experience in national and international research projects, we have developed in-depth scientific and technological expertise in both areas.

Industrial Automation Systems

PROFACTOR develops industrial automation systems for the smart factory. Cognitive assistance systems, robotics, and human-centered computing connect people and machines, artificial intelligence, and sensor technologies. Through Zero Defect Manufacturing and non-destructive inspection, we enhance quality, flexibility, and efficiency in high-variant production.


Additive Micro- and Nano-Manufacturing

PROFACTOR conducts research in additive micro- and nano-manufacturing: microstructuring and 3D printing at the micro- and nanoscale, combined with functionalized and structured surfaces. Nanoimprint lithography (UV-NIL) and multi-material inkjet technologies enable customized components, new functionalities, and digital process chains for industrial applications.

Current Research Projects

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Turning Research into Solutions

The insights and results from our research projects flow directly into the solutions we develop for our customers and partners.

In this way, we combine scientific excellence with practical implementation, create innovative technologies, and develop tailored applications that help companies grow stronger and become future-ready.

Automation: human-robot interaction with a cobot polishing a component using a gesture-based assistance interface
Automation for Flexible Manufacturing
Inkjet-printed conductive traces for printed electronics produced with industrial inkjet printing technology
Functional and Freeform Inkjet Printing
Industrial inspection of an engine cylinder head with automated surface inspection by robot and 3D laser scanner for quality control in production.
Industrial Inspection and Quality Control
Semiconductor wafer with a microstructure array produced by nanoimprint lithography, held by a gloved hand in a cleanroom laboratory.
Micro- and Nano-Fabrication

Current Publications

Nanoimprinting in the context of left ventricular assist devices

M Mühlberger, S Kopp, V Jonaityte, M Haslinger, NILindustrialday 2026 | www.nil-industrialday.org

Multifeature Implicit Neural Descriptors for Robotic Surface Processing of 3D Objects With Variations in Geometry

Pratheepkumar, A., Hartl-Nesic, C., Ikeda, M., Widmoser, F., Pichler, A., & Vincze, M. , IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L), 1, 2026 | 10.1109/LRA.2025.3625495

Micropatterned surfaces as biointerface to reduce platelet adhesion in cardiovascular devices

Marta Bonora, Veronica Viola, Stjepan Perak, Markus Lunzer, Sonja Kopp, Michael Mühlberger, Viktorija Jonaityte, Christian Grasl, Barbara Messner, Michael B. Fischer, Francesco Moscato Colloid and Interface Science Communications 72 (2026) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colcom.2026.100881

Dual sensing approach for ethanol detection utilizing diamond-coated QCM with ink-jet printed IDT electrodes

Michal KOCÍ, Václav PROCHÁZKA, Ondrej SZABÓ, Pavel KULHA, Alexander KROMKA, Miroslav HUSÁK, Diamond and Related Materials, 1, 2026 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2026.113307

Sustainability Aspects of Nanoimprinting

Helmut Schift and Michael Mühlberger, 24th International Conference on Nanoimprint and Nanoprint Technology, 1, 2025

Nanoimprint in Europe: Status and Outlook

Michael Mühlberger, 24th International Conference on Nanoimprint and Nanoprint Technology, 1, 2025
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