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Bern University of Applied SciencesArchitecture, Wood and Civil EngineeringBurgdorf and Biel Dr. Milena Properzi, Research and DevelopmentSolothurnstrasse 102P.O. BoxCH-2500 Biel-Bienne 6Phone: +41 32 344 03 44Fax: +41 32 344 03 91E-mail: milena.properzi@bfh.chInternet: http://www.ahb.bfh.chAt about 100 R&D collaborators Burgdorf Biel-Bienne
Previous FP 6 and FP 5 experiences 6th Framework Program WOODISM - EU Nr.508617, INNOVAWOOD SSA - EU Nr 515044. 5th Framework Program XYLOREACH EU Nr. QLK5-CT-2001-00608, CataDry - EU Nr. NNE5/1999/687, SMART FM- EU Nr. IST-2001-52224. CEPHEUS- EU Nr. BU/127/9/DE/SE/A. → National and international research projects in the area of wood engineering and construction. → Strong cooperation with SMEs
First choice topic: Advanced wood-based composites and their production (NMP-2007-4.0-1) Key competences Applied Research and industrial development: Materials and wood technology Production and logistic Furnitures and facades elements Timber construction and building physics Technology transfer. Topics and Competences
Materials and wood technology • Materials • Multifunctional/Composite materials Surface treatment • Powder coating • Nanostructured materials • Coating systems for outdoor uses Gluing/Assembling technologies • Natural and environmentally-friendly wood adhesives • Welding technologies
Automation and robotic Surface finishing Production and logistic Furniture and elements for facades • Windows, doors and furniture • Product development and process optimization Timber construction and building physics • Building physic • Timber engineering