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151-0314-00L 4 Credits BSC , DR , MSC D-MATL , D-MAVT , D-MATH
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Information Technologies in the Digital Product

Informationstechnologien im digitalen Produkt

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Robert Montau, Dr. Ekkehard Zwicker
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:18

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
lecture with exercise Informationstechnologien im digitalen Produkt
  • Mon 10:15-13:00 (CLA E 4)
3 h weekly

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