Advanced Product Development

The course explores advanced topics in product development and is designed for students undertaking their specialization project in engineering design. Delivered in a modular format, the content draws on active research areas at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Typical focus areas include new product development methodologies, prototyping, generative design, sensors, and additive manufacturing. This description provides an overall framework for the course. Specific modules and topics vary from year to year and are selected based on ongoing research activities. Detailed information will be announced at the start of the semester.

A more specific description of learning outcomes will be provided for each module at the start of the semester.

Knowledge

The candidate shall have knowledge of:

• Selected topics within advanced product development, as specified at the start of the semester.
• Key concepts, methods, and technologies related to these topics, as well as insights into how research-based knowledge is applied in the development of new products and solutions.

Skills

The candidate shall be able to:

• Apply relevant methods and tools from the modules to analyze and solve complex product development tasks.
• Reflect on and evaluate technical solutions based on research-based insights.
• Communicate technical problems and solutions effectively, both in writing and orally.

General competence

The candidate shall be able to:

• Acquire and apply new knowledge within advanced product development.
• Contribute to professional discussions and collaborate in a critical and reflective manner.
• Address professional and ethical issues related to the development of new products.

Lectures, assignments and self-study.

The course is mainly self-study, but supporting lectures are given thorought the semester in each of the modules.