About
Pierre Kirchhofer is a Lecturer and Head of CAD at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Technology (IME) at Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU). He focuses on CAD, digitalization, and product development. His professional background includes roles as a constructor at Trisa AG and advaltech AWM, specializing in injection molding tools and CAM manufacturing. He holds a Diplom Maschinenbau FH from Zurich University of Applied Sciences (HSZ-T).
- Education:
- Vocational training as a mechanical engineer (1998–2002) with parallel completion of Berufsmaturität (vocational maturity) in Lucerne.
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (FH) from HSZ-T Zurich, completed in 2009.
His research emphasizes CAD systems, digital transformation in manufacturing, and automation. He leads projects like the SwissSTES PIT/CCMS initiative, Green Health Care Buildings, and the Smart Ennoblement Factory. His teaching spans courses such as CAD Blockwoche, AUTOM, and supervision of bachelor theses (BAT).
Notable projects include the digital transformation collaboration with Dätwyler Cabling Solutions AG and the ITC Smart Application Factory.
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