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Smart Product Development with Additive Manufacturing

  • Starts February
  • English
  • 30 ECTS
  • 5 months
Eindhoven
Are you excited about the future of manufacturing and eager to learn how to design smart products using cutting-edge technology? Do you want to dive into the world of additive manufacturing and explore its potential in product development? If so, the Smart Product Development with Additive Manufacturing minor is for you!

About this minor

The Smart Product Development with Additive Manufacturing minor focuses on the design and creation of intelligent products using 3D printing technologies. You will learn how to develop innovative products that incorporate smart features, using additive manufacturing techniques to bring your designs to life.

Why the minor SPDAM?

  • Gain hands-on experience with advanced 3D printing technologies.
  • Learn how to design smart products with integrated features.
  • Work on real-world projects from concept to prototype.
  • Develop skills in both product design and manufacturing processes.
 

More about the minor

This minor blends creativity with technology, allowing you to design, prototype, and refine smart products using additive manufacturing. You’ll work on projects that challenge your design and engineering skills, guided by experienced professionals in the field.


 

 

 

 

Programme

You will become an expery on additive manufacturing when following this in-depth minor.

The following courses are part of the minor programme:

  • Design for Additive Manufacturing 
  • Practical Skills for Additive Manufacturing 
  • Production Technology and Materials 
  • Stress Analysis and Optimization
  • Heat and Flow Analysis 
  • Project Integrated Product Development with AM 

By successfully completing the minor SPDAM, you will have achieved the following learning objectives:

  • You know all about the capabilities and limitations of AM-machines, and understand how to implement this technology in a company. 
  • You are well versed in functional design in the field of mechanical, thermal and flow, and are trained in material selection and production technologies. 
  • You are able to use professional software packages. 
  • You can operate AM-machines and can conduct materials science tests on AM-products. 
  • You are aware of occupational health and safety issues in laboratories. 

During the minor, you will have to take 3 written exams. The rest of the assessment will be done by working on practical assignments and projects. 

 
 

For who?


This minor is open to:

  • Students with a background in engineering, product design, or related fields.
  • Students who preferably have basic understanding of CAD software and materials science.
  • Students who are eager to work on innovative, hands-on projects.

 

 

How to apply for this minor


The application for minors that start in February 2025 goes from July 1st 2024 until December 15 2024.

To attend a minor you have to

  • Have passed the propaedeutic phase or;
  • Have permission from the examination board of your study programme

 
 

Agenda

Register here for one of our activities. This way you can be sure whether this is the minor for you! We hope to see you soon!

There are currently no activities planned for this study programme. Please contact us if you have any further questions.

Practical information

The language of instruction for this minor is English. Students need a good command of English to participate effectively in lectures, workshops, and projects.
Most lessons are scheduled at the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) and some at Nexus.
The minor SPDAM in a presentation.
The minor SPDAM in a flyer.