Master Thesis

Master Thesis projects ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, spring 2025 

Are you a master’s student within engineering and looking for an innovative company to collaborate with on your master’s thesis during the spring semester of 2025? Then look no further! 

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions and provides the latest technologies to give access to physical and virtual spaces for millions of people every day. We are one step ahead of Google on the Forbes Top 100 list of the World’s most innovative companies. Joining ASSA ABLOY means being part of a fast-moving and highly innovative company with diverse opportunities in more than 70 countries. 

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems have supplied the world with automatic entrances for decades. Our products are crucial for millions of people whose business relies on an efficient movement of goods and a steady flow of people, where every breakdown or errors issued by an automated door has an impact on business and people safety. 

Ensuring safety and security for the hospitality staff, marine guests, tenants, during transport, and while you keep track of the energy or petrol production. ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is always there to make sure workers and clients feel comfortable, safe and in control. Emphasizing innovation and growth to offer the most suitable and high-performing products and solutions. 

Check out our exciting range of master thesis projects in Landskrona! Is it you or you and a classmate we will have the honor to work with in spring 2025? 

Do not forget to mark in your application the number of the project or projects you are interested in writing your thesis on. Please also let us know your initial thoughts on how you would approach the project. 

1. UX investigation for future BSP Service tool (Rebeca Wennersten) 

The BSP Service Tool of the future is under development, and we are currently designing the new look and feel of the tool. The Service Tool is an app that technicians will get on their phones and tablets. 

• Support the development team with developing the best look and feel for the Service tool users. 

• Use mockups and wireframes developed by the UI/UX designer in the team and interview technicians, installers, sales and service people. 

• Gather feedback and bring that back to the team. 

2. Investigate cryptographic technics when communicating over BLE (Rebeca Wennersten) 

Security and secure communication between devices are becoming more important.  

• Investigate different known cryptographic techniques used over BLE 

• Investigate hybrid cryptographic concept. 

• Performance profiling on different cryptographic techniques 

• Test and verify the security of the different techniques. 

• Present findings for BSP App Team 

 
3. Refactoring of auto generated code. (Roger Dreyer) 

• Is it possible to increase readability on auto generated code by training and using an AI tool? 

• What is the reliability of the generated code? 

• How much training is needed? 

• Is there available tools out there that does the job? 

• Can this be done and at the same time secure our confidentiality by not sharing the code globally to every competitor? 

 
4. Evaluate business value in reducing complexity  

(Roger Dreyer) 

• Summarize Record & ASSA ABLOYs total portfolio of accessories. (Annual spend & volume on each part is available) 

• Identify overlaps and gaps within the categories that is an option for reduction. 

• Investigate potential savings and effort needed to gain the savings. 

 
5. Failure prediction on Connected doors (Roger Dreyer) 

• Identify the 10 most frequent reasons for service techs to visit a customer site, based on a customer request. (Collect data internally and perform interviews) 

• Add Customer value and ASSA ABLOY value to all 10 reasons. 

• How many of these reasons can be predicted and planned. 

• Identify methods to predict failures or reasons. 

  
6. Key Switch for Key impulse IP 65 (Roger Dreyer) 

• UX analysis & Map needs. 

• Concept selection matrix 

• Design 

• Prototype 

• User testing 

 
7. Future Battery technologies for backup solutions in Sliding doors. (Roger Dreyer) 

• Map needs and requirements for Battery backup solutions in Pedestrian sliding doors. 

• Consider sustainability from Carbon emission, Hazardous material, recyclability and reusability point of view. 

• Calculate lifetime cost. 

• Present a Battery technology roadmap to predict what the next battery technology for our products would look like. 

 
8. Sustainable Packaging (Ida Ydremo) 

In the area of sustainability this Master Thesisaim to investigate how we can develop our packaging for a sustainable transition. 

Topics to be considered: 

• Market investigation to identify sustainable and circular best practices and regulatory demands. 

• Concretize sustainable criteria and suggestions for packaging. 

• Suggest a roadmap to optimize cost emissions reduction. 

 
9. Industrial Door tracks of the future (Anders Löfgren) 

Tracks for the industrial door guide the door and make sure it properly seals the opening while closed. The tracks have looked the same for 60 years, so it is time for some innovation! 

We would like you to investigate: 

• Different roll formed design to reduce the amount of material used while maintaining the current strengths and robustness. 

• This includes setting up a calculation model for the current max loads and displacements.  

• Would it be possible to design the tracks in such a way that no fasteners are needed above the door opening 

• Would it be possible to design a track / seal combination that allows for straight tracks? 

• How should we account for “sun-bending” of the panels? 

10. Industrial Door thin glass (Anders Löfgren) 

We're exploring using ultra-thin glass sheets instead of PMMA for windows to improve energy efficiency while reducing weight. Glass provides better energy performance than PMMA, but is typically heavy. If successful, we'll be the first to market with this innovative solution and set a new standard for energy-efficient windows. 

We would like you to investigate: 

• What suppliers are there that could produce this type of window? 

• What would the “U-value” and weight be of a window of this design? 

• What would the strength and lifetime performance be? 

  
11. Industrial Door Standard Lift Dual Drive (Anders Löfgren) 

We're rolling out a major innovation in industrial doors and need help adapting the concept for “standard lift” doors. In these doors, the lifting chain needs to extend when the door reaches the horizontal tracks at the top. Your support will help finalize this exciting development. 

We would like you to: 

• Look into the concepts we have developed ourselves so far to understand the requirements and challenges we face. 

• Develop different concepts, test them on doors in our facility in Landskrona. 

• Propose a way forward so we can finally industrialize a solution and release this new concept to the market. 

 
12. Industrial Door Dual Drive power consumption reduction (Anders Löfgren) 

Our innovative industrial door, powered by BLDC motors and battery-boosted, requires optimization. We need help minimizing power consumption while the door is idle, after battery recharge. 

We would like you to investigate: 

• What logic must still be fully operational during “idle” mode? 

• What can be completely turned off? 

• Is there any code optimization possible to help lower the consumption?  

• Are there different requirements for different applications?  

• Would it be possible to implement different steps where you can choose power consumption vs consequences? 

 
13. Industrial Door Dual Drive lift force detection (Anders Löfgren) 

Our latest industrial door innovation uses two BLDC motors mounted at the bottom panel, climbing chains. We need assistance in developing a method to detect sudden weight changes during upward and downward movement, replicating a feature from our older product line to ensure safety and performance. 

We would like you to investigate: 

• Different concepts of detecting sudden changes in torque. Does some work better while the door is moving up? Others better while moving down? 

• How to implement this code within our motor drive to fulfill current standards and requirements. 

• A proof of concept on as many door sizes as possible. 

 
14. Industrial Door Improved U-value of our 42mm panel (Anders Löfgren) 

Last year some students helped us investigate different ideas on how to improve the U-value (energy transmission) of our most used panel. We would now like your help with designing concepts and industrialization methods to bring these ideas to life for our customers.  

We would like you to: 

• Design an “end-cap” with a broken cold bridge. 

• Order prototypes and test them on doors in our facility in Landskrona. 

• Visit our production site in the Netherlands to see how an enlarged broken cold bridge in the panel could be realized. 

 
15. Industrial Door AI / Machine Learning (Anders Löfgren) 

We would like to jump onto the AI/Machine Learning train. We can foresee several different areas where the newly developed models could help us and our business. With your help we would like to begin exploring the newly available opportunities that AI/Machine Learning might bring. 

Some of the areas could be, but are not limited to: 

• Translating our rulebooks to an AI model so it can help explain the rules to new users. 

• Or train it on all past changes so it can explain why certain changes were made etc.  

• Or start the work on interpreting the data from our motors for preventive maintenance.  

• Or analyze data from doors left open, usage, speeds to create an energy waste overview for our customers. 

 
16. Industrial Door packaging (Anders Löfgren) 

 We have a complex set-up today where different parts of the door are produced in different production plants. What if we were able to have everything available at the same site? How could our packaging look instead? 

We would like you to investigate: 

• How to design the package as small as possible 

• How to utilize the different parts of the door as packaging material without the increased risk of damage 

• How to design the package for our logistics set-up of today 

 
17. Evaluating Data Protection by Design and by Default (Per Nordbeck/Tommie Goldhammer) 

ASSA ABLOGlobal Solutions  is seeking a motivated master’s student to collaborate on an impactful thesis project focused on Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Data Protection by Design and by Default (DPDD). 

About Us: 

At Company ASSA ABLOY, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security. As we navigate the complexities of data protection regulations, we recognize the need for innovative approaches to effectively implement DPDD principles. 

Thesis Objectives: 

We invite you to evaluate how DPDD principles can be integrated within our organization, with a particular focus on Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs). Your research will encompass: 

• Current Implementation: Evaluate how we apply DPDD principles and PETs to improve our systems and offer more value to customers. 

• Identifying Challenges: Identify obstacles in processing data that fully complies with GDPR. 

• Use State-of-the-Art Technologies: Show how PETs can enable access to sensitive datasets while protecting personal information. 

• Customer/User Engagement: Understand customer/user views on data privacy and their control over personal data. 

• Strategic Recommendations: Propose actionable strategies to enhance data protection measures, using insights from PET guidance. 

What We Offer: 

• Mentorship and Guidance: Collaborate with our experienced team and faculty advisors specializing in data protection. 

• Real-World Impact: Your findings will directly influence our product and services roadmap as well as data protection strategies and practices. 

Who Should Apply: 

We are looking for a dedicated students with a background in computer science, law, or related fields who is passionate about data protection and eager to make a difference. 

 
18. Student Job, Sliding Door Sensors (Roger Dreyer) 

Recording of human behavior in front of sliding door sensor: 

We are looking for several students who can participate in a project to improve our door sensors. The work can be spread out over several weeks and you can expect 8 hours/week on location at the ASSA ABLOY office in Landskrona. 

The project will be recorded and we are planning to record 30-50 scenes about behavior in front of the door. The goal of the project is to improve the next generation sensors into recognizing different kinds of behaviors. 

P.S This is not a master thesis project!   

19. Unlock the Power of IoT Data with GenAI/Machine Learning! (Nils Maltesson/Jinlong Gao)

Are you a master’s student passionate about data science and eager to work on real-world IoT applications? ASSA ABLOY invites one or two students to take on a master’s thesis project that leverages extensive data from our connected doors, bringing innovative solutions to life. This project aims to harness the potential of big data and machine learning to transform IoT data into actionable insights. The thesis will focus on one of the following topics:

1. Impact Detection: Use sensor data (install extra sensor or using existing sensor) to effectively detect unusual impacts on doors, differentiating these events from routine vibrations and minimizing false positives.
2. Alert Classification: Develop a model to classify error codes and alerts, enabling our customers and service technicians to receive the most relevant and actionable notifications.

Key Objectives:

For either topic selected, you’ll:

• Design, implement, and benchmark a variety of models, exploring options that range from classic machine learning and deep learning to GenAI.
• Develop a testing plan to ensure model reliability, evaluating performance across varied scenarios and potential data inconsistencies.
• Analyze models based on criteria such as accuracy, robustness, and computational cost, answering questions like why a given model works best in the context of the specific problem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Domain Experts: Work closely with our engineers and IoT specialists to understand the context of our data, the significance of different sensor inputs, and the impact of door malfunctions on our customers.
• Interpret Results and Justify Model Choices: Beyond just implementing models, you’ll be working with explaining your model selections, considering the scalability, and practical value each option brings.

We are considering applicants continuously so please apply as soon as possible!

We are looking forward to your application! 

Just set up your profile and apply. To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. 

Do not forget to mark in your application the number of the project or projects you are interested in writing your thesis on. Please also let us know your initial thoughts on how you would approach the project. 

If you have any questions about the projects or the process, email one of the contacts below:  

Anders Löfgren, Senior Mechanical Engineer, anders.lofgren@assaabloy.com 

Roger Dreyer, Product Owner, IoT & Connectivity Product Area Door Automation, roger.dreyer@assaabloy.com 

Ida Ydremo, Sustainability Manager, ida.ydremo@assaabloy.com 

Rebeca Wennersten, Service Owner App, rebeca.wennersten@assaabloy.com 

Per Nordbeck, R&D Manager,  per.nordbeck@assaabloy.com  

Tommie Goldhammer, R&D Manager,  tommie.goldhammer@assaabloy.com 

Nils Maltesson, IoT Platform Manager, nils.maltesson@assaabloy.com

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