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Information Technologies in the Digital Product
Informationstechnologien im digitalen Produkt
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:39:08
Abstract
Digitalization across the Product Lifecycle with Objectives, Concepts and Methods, Smart Connected Products through Industry 4.0Concepts for Digitalization: Product Structures, Optimization of Engineering Processes with digital models in Sales, Production, Service, Digital Twin versus Digital ThreadPLM Fundamentals: Objects, Structures, Processes, Integrations, VisualizationBest Practices
Objective
Students learn the fundamental concepts of Digitalization along the product lifecycle on the foundation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technologies, the usage of databases, the integration of CAx systems and Visualization/AR, the configuration of digital collaboration across systems and locations as well as variant and configuration management to enable an efficient utilization of the digital product approach in industry 4.0.
Content
Possibilities and potential of modern IT applications focussing on PLM and CAx technologies. Introduction to the concepts of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): information modeling, data management, revision, usage and distribution of product data. Structure and functional principles of PLM systems. Integration of modern IT technologies in business processes, e.g. by automatic configuration of product variants via the Internet or to develop products globally across distributed locations. Interfaces in computer-integrated product development. Selection, configuration, adaptation and introduction of PLM systems. Examples and case studies for industrial usage of modern information technologies. Learning modules: - Introduction to Digitalization (Digital Product, PLM technology) - Database technology (foundation of digitalization) - Object Management - Object Classification - Object identification with Part Numbering Systems - CAx/PLM integration with Visualization/AR - Workflow & Change Management - Interfaces of the Digital Product - Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)
Resources
Lecture Notes
Didactic concept / learning materials:The course consists of lectures and exercises based on practical examples including the use of modern Web-native PLM applications on Cloud.Provision of lecture handouts and script digitally in Moodle.
Literature
Teaching materials are provided in Moodle - Slides in PDF format with recordings of lectures and exercises (weekly) - Lecture documentation in PDF format (free of charge) with extensive background information to be used as reference with literature sources and comprehension questions for each learning module
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Informationstechnologien im digitalen Produkt |
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3 h weekly |
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Design, Mechanics and Manufacturing (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Dennis Kochmann In order to achieve the required 20 credit points for the Focus Specialization Design, Mechanics and Manufacturing you are free to choose any of the courses offered within the focus. If you wish to take one of the Master level courses, you must get approval from the lecturer. One course in addition to those listed can be requested, on approval by the Focus Coordinator.)
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Electives (In the ‘electives’ subcategory, at least two course units must be successfully completed.)
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Mechanics, Materials, Structures (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)
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Robotics, Systems and Control (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor. .)
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Design, Computation, Product Development & Manufacturing (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)
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Electives (In the ‘electives’ subcategory, at least two course units must be successfully completed.)
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Doctorate Materials Science (Further information at: )
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