Hartmut Haehnel

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hartmut Haehnel is a professor at the Hochschule Düsseldorf (University of Applied Sciences) in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Information Technology. His academic career spans over 25 years, focusing on Automation Engineering, Robotics, and Industrial Communication Systems.

• Specialization in mobile, stationary, and cooperative robotic systems
• Research on terahertz technology for non-contact measurements
• Active in work-integrated engineering education and tele-labs

Research Trends

Recent publications highlight terahertz imaging, 3D printing quality inspection, and real-time human-machine interfaces using open web standards. His work bridges automation technology with emerging fields like multimedia communication and non-destructive testing.

Labs & Initiatives

• Co-founder of the FMDauto Institute for hybrid production processes
• Gründungsmitglied of the VFAALE association for automation in education
• Lead of the AUTLAB (Automation & Robotics Lab) and FAB21 model factory

Collaborative Projects

Current DFG-funded projects include Smart Production for low-cost 3D printing and flexible tooling systems, with international partners across Germany, Netherlands, and Mexico.