The lecture focuses on the basics of agile product development, in which development processes are structured in the form of several short sprints. The lecture deepens the relevant technical and methodological knowledge for the implementation of the characteristic core activities: Design, Build, Test.

Introduction to Dimensioning of components and machine parts. Basic structural theories are introduced and a short introduction to finite elements is given. Further, elements from fracture mechanics, plasticity and stability of structures are presented.

Students will develop and build a product from A-Z! They will be working in teams, and independent, where they learn how to structure problems and identify solutions to them, system analysis and simulation, as well as presentation and documentation techniques. They will build the product, with access to a Machine shop, and state of the art engineering tools (Matlab, Simulink, CAD, CAE, PDM).

Introduction to machine elements and mechanical systems as basics of product development. Case studies of their application in products and systems.

The lecture elaborates on the innovation process, its sub processes and methodological procedures: moderation technique, scenario technique, innovation strategy, quality function deployment QFD, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis FMEA, conjoint analysis, product plattforms, creativitymethods, evaluation and decision methods.

The course introduces tools and methods for the effective support of the product design process. Among others the following subjects are dealt with in detail: information retrieval, computer-assisted invention, tools for inventive problem solving, visualization tools (concept maps), evaluation tools and much more.