Advanced Manufacturing - Insights into critical Technologies

Global competitive dynamics and technological upheavals demand far more from production leaders than just technical know-how. What’s needed is strategic vision, interdisciplinary thinking, and the ability to embed innovation holistically within the organization.

The Advanced Manufacturing certificate program is aimed at R&D managers, CTOs, and innovation leaders who are ready to actively address these challenges and shape the future of industrial production. The focus lies on the integration of key technologies such as automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, IoT, additive manufacturing, and power electronics.

Renowned experts from academia and industry provide in-depth knowledge to enhance efficiency, quality, and adaptability. Interactive workshops, keynotes, and peer-learning formats enable direct application to participants’ individual challenges.

Firmly embedded within TUM’s innovation ecosystem, the program fosters targeted exchange between research and industry. Sustainability and circular economy principles are integral components, supporting the development of future-ready production strategies.

Participants will be able to distinguish advanced manufacturing technologies from conventional methods in terms of technical procedures, strategic relevance, and competitive advantage.

They will be able to assess advanced manufacturing processes – such as additive manufacturing, automation and robotics, data-driven production, subtractive manufacturing, and power electronics – by evaluating their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in relation to specific application areas.

They will be able to reflect on the suitability of different methods for their industry and organization based on real-world use cases.

They will also be able to consider the importance of sustainable manufacturing and circular economy principles when making decisions about relevant manufacturing technologies.

Nongraded

Master’s degree, preferably a PhD, along with research experience from academia or industry Having an endorsement from an executive management member would be advantageous for your training A profound understanding of your organization’s technologies or expertise in a specialized area within the research and development domain is essential