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PID Controller Gone Viral
PID Controller Gone Viral
Christian Moser inspired over a million users on Instagram with a short video of his bachelor's thesis project
Start of Studies at the Department of Mechatronics
Start of Studies at the Department of Mechatronics
Around 90 students started their studies at the MCI Department of Mechatronics, including the new master's program Mechatronics – Automation, Robotics & AI
New Head of Mechatronics Department
New Head of Mechatronics Department
Fresh boost for the mechatronics programs with Phillip Krontahler, Monja Hauswicka, and Georg Saxl
Mechatronics students successful at the Creativity Award 2024
Mechatronics students successful at the Creativity Award 2024
Samuel Peer and Andreas Thöni won 3rd place at this year's MCI Creativity Award with "MediHub"
Graduation 2023
Graduation 2023
This year's graduates of the mechatronics programs receive their degree at graduation ceremony
Wood and laser - climbing holds 2.0
Wood and laser - climbing holds 2.0
In his bachelor's thesis, Mechatronics student David Gruber explores an exciting and sustainable project
Lego® for engineers?
Lego® for engineers?
At the department of Mechatronics, Claudia Mair is working with Lego® Serious Play® to train young leaders of tomorrow
Ski slope today, hydroelectric power plant tomorrow
Ski slope today, hydroelectric power plant tomorrow
There are plenty of exciting working fields for our structural dynamics research teams
Award for MCI Mechatronics graduates
Award for MCI Mechatronics graduates
MCI Mechatronics graduates Martin Maier and Tobias Wurzer were honored with awards for their outstanding theses
Open Cobot Days at MCI
Open Cobot Days at MCI
Experience collaborative Robotics and Automation up close at the Open Cobot Days at MCI
Campus Tirol Motorsport at Formula Student Austria 2022
Campus Tirol Motorsport at Formula Student Austria 2022
Until 6 years ago there was no Formula Student team in Western Austria - let alone a roadworthy car. This year the Campus Tirol Motorsport Team impressed with their electric race car at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
Mechatronics students win MCI award
Mechatronics students win MCI award
With their innovative idea for the new MCI campus, two students of the program Mechatronics win a prize money of EUR 500.—
How does a flight simulator work?
How does a flight simulator work?
In our electrical engineering laboratory at MCI, there is what at first appears to be a strange-looking device with a saddle and control stick. But it is nothing other than a flight simulator.
About the realization of dreams and crazy ideas
About the realization of dreams and crazy ideas
 At the beginning of the year, the CTM team with its approximately 50 members transported their self-built race car to the Nordkette and sped down the slope at sunrise.
Mechatronics Graduation Ceremony 2021
Mechatronics Graduation Ceremony 2021
On November 13, 2021, the time had finally come for the graduates in the field of mechatronics to be presented with their certificates.
Mechatronics Day 2021
Mechatronics Day 2021
On October 27th, 2021 the Austrian Mechatronics Day which is organized by the Mechatronics Plattform took place. As in the years before the MCI was also present and Stefan Kohlgrüber was able to win one of the prestigious awards.
"Rex in the Box" is the winner of this year's "ES-Challenge"
Just like in the years before the “Embedded-Systems-Challenge” took place within the course “Embedded Systems”. At the last lecture, one project in the bachelor degree program mechatronics was able to win over the jury.
Andreas Mehrle at TECH Conference Europe 2021
Andreas Mehrle at TECH Conference Europe 2021
Head of Mechatronics Department Andreas Mehrle discusses Digital Twins and their possible use in tourism and cities of the future at the TECH Conference Summer Edition.
Tirol TV feature on the Digital Twin Lab
Tirol TV feature on the Digital Twin Lab
In cooperation with the Federation of Austrian Industry Tyrol, the "Digital Twin Lab" of the Entrepreneurial University® was launched, providing a powerful simulation environment for electric, hybrid and non-conventional powertrains.
IndustryMeetsMakers 21
IndustryMeetsMakers 21
Industry meets Makers is an open innovation community building format that aims to initiate new collaboration models between top industry and the creative maker scene in order to make the resulting innovation and business potential fruitful for the benefit of both sides.