Leading Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (ELPIS)

For leaders in the manufacturing industry, it can be challenging to anticipate industry shifts, align investments with strategic priorities, and ensure that production remains efficient, competitive, and innovative. The Leading Advanced Manufacturing Technologies program provides manufacturing leaders with an up‑to‑date, bird’s‑eye‑view perspective on the core technologies and processes shaping the future of production, including automation and robotics, data‑driven manufacturing, additive and subtractive manufacturing, as well as sustainable and power‑electronics‑based manufacturing.

By combining academic excellence, practical relevance, and strong industry ties, the program enhances leaders’ decision‑making capabilities and equips them to confidently guide the future of manufacturing. It balances lecturer input with interactive discussions, workshops, peer‑learning formats, and case‑based learning to allow participants to shape the discussion according to their industry background and needs.

The course is part of the European Leadership Programme on Industrial Science (ELPIS), a European executive education programme developed by leading technical universities in Europe.

By the end of this program, participants will be able to: Distinguish advanced manufacturing technologies from conventional methods in terms of technical principles, strategic relevance, and competitive implications. Assess advanced manufacturing technologies – such as additive manufacturing, automation and robotics, data-driven manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, power electronics, and others – by analysing their strengths, limitations, and suitability for specific application areas. Justify the suitability of different manufacturing approaches for their own industry or organization based on practical use cases and defined organizational objectives. Incorporate sustainability and circular-economy principles into technology decisions, balancing ecological responsibility with economic feasibility and long-term competitiveness.

This certificate program can be pursued independently, credited as an elective toward TUM EMBA or stacked with other EuroTeQ ELPIS programs.

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Admission Requirements: A Master’s degree or PhD (or equivalent), along with industry work experience

Target group: Engineering professionals, STEM specialists and diverse business generalists in a mid- to high-level career role covering R&D, tech expertise, and marketing & sales roles, responsible for driving innovation, discovering new products, services and explore new avenues for convergence of technology across disciplines and industries to strengthen the competitiveness of their company.

Example job titles of potential participants (current or transitioning into):

Senior R&D Specialist, Head of R&D, Lead Scientist Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Head of specific IT or Tech areas, Head of Data Management Director of Product, Product Development Manager, Head of Marketing, Head of Sales Founder of a tech startup, Head of a university spinout, Head of a Research Section at university