Digitization of Production
| Degree programme | Mechatronics |
| Subject area | Engineering Technology |
| Type of degree | Master full-time |
| Type of course unit (compulsory, optional) | Compulsory optional |
| Course unit code | 024612130501 |
| Teaching units | 60 |
| Year of study | 2025 |
| Name of lecturer(s) | Joachim VEDDER, Marco KIRSCHNER |
Basic knowledge of production technology and manufacturing processes
The course looks at the transition from (partially) automated production to production according to “Industry 4.0”. The technologies required for this are presented as well as the relevant adjustments to company processes in the various areas of the company. With a focus on production, individual technologies and components of Industry 4.0 are presented and discussed in detail. Students explore selected topics in greater depth in group work and present their findings to the cohort. Relevant issues are discussed in excursions using practical examples.
Students have knowledge of the tasks, objectives and processes of production under “Industry 4.0”. They can name the necessary technical components and describe them in detail. Students understand how the components can or must be combined to form a system in order to implement Industry 4.0 production. Students have detailed knowledge of the use of big data, machine learning, visualization and simulation, and digital twins. Students understand the different process levels within Industry 4.0 and can describe the respective systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, etc.) and software applications.
Lectures with integrated exercises, independent study, excursions
- Written examination (60%)
- Seminar-Paper in group work (40%)
For a positive grade, a minimum of 50% of the possible points must be achieved in each part of the examination.
Not applicable
Pistorius, Johannes (2020): Industrie 4.0 – Schlüsseltechnologien für die Produktion. Grundlagen, Potenziale, Anwendungen. Berlin: Springer-Vieweg.
Attendance classes, self-study, group work, excursion