Optimization in Virtual Production
Once you have completed this course you will be able to use optimization techniques to improve the efficiency and productivity of your production system!
About the course
Production optimization is used to make production more efficient. By using optimization, one can reduce the number of errors, increase the production speed and reduce the costs of production.
In this course you will gain knowledge about, and learn to use, standardized optimization methods to get the best out of your production system.
The course includes an introduction to optimization methods, model development and evaluation using industrial software, multi-objective optimization of production systems and analysis, as well as result processing.
You will learn
- The underlying principles of optimization theory and how to use them to solve real-world production optimization problems
- How to communicate and critically assess the results of optimizations in relation to the performance of the production system
The course is given with flexible start and study pace, but we recommend a study pace of 20%, which means that the course takes about 8 calendar weeks.
Requirements
Below you find the entry requirements for the course. If you do not fulfill the requirements, you can get your eligibility evaluated based on knowledge acquired in other ways, such as work experience, other studies etcetera. Read more in Application information below.
Occasions for this course
Spring semester 2025
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Scope
2.5 credits
Time
2025-01-20 - 2025-06-08 (part time 20%)
Education level
Second cycle
Course type
Freestanding course
Application code
MDU-14520
Language
English
Study location
Independent of location
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory occasions including examination: 0
Number of other physical occasions: 0Course syllabus & literature
See course plan and literature list (PPU481)Specific requirements
75 credits in mechanical engineering, production engineering, product and process development, industrial engineering and management, or equivalentor 40 credits in engineering/technology and at least 2 years' experience in full-time employment in a relevant area within industry.
In addition, Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course A/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.Selection
Work experience/university credits
Questions about the course?
If you have any questions about the course, please contact the Course Coordinator.
Application information
You’ll find the entry requirements in the course description. After submitting your application, the next step is to submit documentation to demonstrate your eligibility for the course. Most academic credentials from Sweden are retrieved automatically. Wait a few days after submitting your application - if you still can’t see your academic credentials om My pages, please upload them.
If you have studied in another country, you must provide transcripts of your academic studies and of your English proficiency. Exactly what you need to submit and how, depends on several factors. You can read more on universityadmissions.se or antagning.se.
If the course requires work experience, you need to provide an employer’s certificate. You can download a template for employer’s certificate below.
No academic qualifications?
Many courses requires that you have previous academies studies, but we can validate work experience to determine whether you have the qualifications for the course.
If you don’t have the formal qualifications required, please send in a certificate of employment (current or previous) and a CV/Description of competence that describes your educational and professional background. Please include a short description of your work experience, not only the work title.
Use the CV/ Description of competence template below and fill in the information requested.
You can also use our template for Employers certificate if you like.
• Download a template for CV/Description of competence
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If you have any questions regarding eligibility or application please send an e-mail to lifelonglearning@mdu.se