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Advanced Rapid Production

  • Credits 2.5  credits
  • Education level Second cycle
  • Study location Distance with no obligatory meetings
  • Course code PPU491
  • Main area Product and Process Development

Would you like to know what advanced and rapid production is about? Then this course is for you! 

In the course, we look at enabling technologies for advanced and rapid production from an industrial perspective. The course covers many topics, and you will learn the basic terminology related to discrete and rapid production, connected factories and automation in assembly. You will get an insight and understanding of industrial competitiveness and how it affects industry and individuals. 

The course discusses potential benefits and challenges with different possible techniques. Upon completion of the course, you will have a conceptual understanding of key concepts and technologies and how this can be applied in industry. 

Occasions for this course

Spring semester 2025

  • Spring semester 2025

    Course cancelled

    Scope

    2.5 credits

    Time

    2025-03-31 - 2025-06-08 (part time 17%)

    Education level

    Second cycle

    Course type

    Freestanding course

    Application code

    MDU-14005

    Language

    English

    Study location

    Independent of location

    Teaching form

    Distance learning
    Number of mandatory occasions including examination: 0
    Number of other physical occasions: 0

    Course syllabus & literature

    See course plan and literature list (PPU491)

    Specific requirements

    75 credits in mechanical engineering, production engineering, product and process development, industrial engineering and management or equivalent or 40 credits in engineering/technology and at least 2 years of work experience in full-time from 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.

Professor

Jessica Bruch

+4616153219

jessica.bruch@mdu.se