Gugler Gilbert

Gugler Gilbert is an Associate Professor and Co-Leader of the Competence Center at the HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland. He holds a Dipl.-Ing. ETH in Material Science from ETH Zurich. His expertise spans inkjet printing, surface treatment, plasma technologies, and functional materials. He leads the iPrint Institute, focusing on additive manufacturing and industrial coating innovations.

Education:

• 1992: Dipl.-Ing. ETH in Material Science (ETH Zurich)

Research Interests:

• Inkjet printing for 3D surfaces and functional coatings
• Plasma-based surface processing
• Smart materials and mechanochromic systems
• Industrial robotics integration

Key Projects:

• Direct-to-shape inkjet printing with robots (Innosuisse-funded, CHF 1.2M)
• Development of a plasma array system (DigitalPlasma project)
• Smart flooring systems for elderly care (Smart Large Surfaces)

Grants:

• Total grant funding: ~CHF 2.3M from Innosuisse and HES-SO