Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering - Production Technology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Production Technology from Hochschule Düsseldorf University prepares students for the Industry 4.0 landscape, focusing on optimizing production and implementing advanced technologies. The curriculum emphasizes cutting, chipless, and advanced manufacturing techniques, as well as production process organization. Graduates are equipped for careers in various industries, particularly those involving machinery and systems production, and may pursue management roles due to the program's interdisciplinary training.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Production Technology offered by Hochschule Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering, prepares students for the digitalized and Industry 4.0 landscape. The program focuses on optimizing cost-efficiency and smoothing the production of components or entire machines. It covers diverse options in production technology, including cutting manufacturing (turning, milling, grinding), chipless manufacturing (founding, rolling, welding, plastic injection molding), and advanced methods like 3D printing. The choice of manufacturing technique depends on the product's form and material (metals, plastics, ceramics, and special materials). Production engineers also organize production processes, including physical configuration, chronology of steps, material provision and distribution, and personnel planning. Computer-based methods (CAD, CAM, ERP) are integrated into the curriculum. Product developers and production engineers collaborate, with production engineers ensuring smooth and cost-efficient production. The interdisciplinary training allows for teamwork across various fields, and many graduates pursue management roles. The language of instruction is mainly German.

Outline:

The program spans seven semesters.

• Semesters 1–2: Mathematics and Computer Science; Fundamentals of Natural Sciences; Fundamentals of Engineering; Fundamentals of Business Administration; Project Work, Languages, Management.
• Semesters 3–4: Electrical Power Engineering; Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics; Materials Technology; Strength of Materials and Dynamics; Cutting and Chipless Manufacturing; Machine Parts; Control Engineering; Cost Accounting and Results Accounts; Scientific Computing; Enterprise Resource Planning; Project Management and Problem Solving Methods.
• Semester 5: Internship Semester
• Semesters 6–7: Measurement Technology; Factory Planning and Quality Management; Product Data Modelling; Production Metrology; Design Project: Designing and Manufacturing a Real Product; Compulsory Elective Modules; Compulsory Elective Module: Production Engineering; Bachelor’s Thesis; Colloquium.

Careers:

Graduates can work in companies producing new machines, devices, or systems. Many work in mid-sized companies, but opportunities exist in larger companies and self-employment. The program is ready for digitalization and Industry 4.0. The curriculum includes a significant focus on computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Students work on a design project involving the design and manufacturing of a real product.