Advanced Manufacturing - Insights into critical technologies

Advanced Manufacturing – Insights into Critical Technologies

Language:	English
Location:	Garching near Munich
Duration:	4 on-site days
Start:	09 December 2025
Cost:	4,400 EUR
ECTS:	5

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Global competitive dynamics and technological upheavals demand far more from production leaders than just technical know-how. What’s needed is strategic vision, interdisciplinary thinking, and the ability to embed innovation holistically within the organization.

The Advanced Manufacturing certificate program is aimed at R&D managers, CTOs, and innovation leaders who are ready to actively address these challenges and shape the future of industrial production. The focus lies on the integration of key technologies such as automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, IoT, additive manufacturing, and power electronics.

Renowned experts from academia and industry provide in-depth knowledge to enhance efficiency, quality, and adaptability. Interactive workshops, keynotes, and peer-learning formats enable direct application to participants’ individual challenges.

Firmly embedded within TUM’s innovation ecosystem, the program fosters targeted exchange between research and industry. Sustainability and circular economy principles are integral components, supporting the development of future-ready production strategies.

5 ECTS credits possible:
The certificate program is eligible as an elective for our Executive MBA students.

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Benefits

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Integration of Multiple Technologies

Advanced manufacturing is essential for integrating various technologies such as automation, robotics, IoT, AI, and additive manufacturing to enhance precision, efficiency, and adaptability in production processes.

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Global Competitiveness

The market for advanced manufacturing is highly competitive, driving companies to adopt cutting-edge technologies to improve quality, reduce costs, and accelerate production.

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Interplay Between Academia and Industry

Collaboration between academia and industry accelerates innovation by translating fundamental research into practical manufacturing applications.

Program Overview

You can find all the important information about the certificate program here. Below you can find out the objectives of the program, the exact details of the process, what you will learn and which lecturers will teach you the content.

Learning Objective
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Participants will be able to distinguish advanced manufacturing technologies from conventional methods in terms of technical procedures, strategic relevance, and competitive advantage.

They will be able to assess advanced manufacturing processes – such as additive manufacturing, automation and robotics, data-driven production, subtractive manufacturing, and power electronics – by evaluating their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in relation to specific application areas.

They will be able to reflect on the suitability of different methods for their industry and organization based on real-world use cases.

They will also be able to consider the importance of sustainable manufacturing and circular economy principles when making decisions about relevant manufacturing technologies.

Details
Here you will find information on dates, requirements and other general conditions for the certificate program.

Program:

Advanced Manufacturing – Insights into Critical Technologies

Target group:

Senior Specialists (R&D)
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)
Deep Knowledge Experts (Director Titles with Staff Responsibility)
Knowledge Holders
CEL (Corporate Entrepreneurial Leadership)
Technical founders of companies
High-Potentials and mid-career R&D experts

Academic responsibility:

Prof. Dr. Peter Mayr, TUM School of Engineering & Design, Materials Engineering & Additive Manufacturing

Format & Timing:

On campus

Study location:

Garching near Munich

Language:

English

Dates:

09 – 12 December 2025

Application deadline:

09 November 2025

Admission Requirements:

Master’s degree, preferably a PhD, along with research experience from academia or industry
Having an endorsement from an executive management member would be advantageous for your training
A profound understanding of your organization’s technologies or expertise in a specialized area within the research and development domain is essential

Graduation:

After completing the final exam, you will receive a certificate from the Technical University of Munich.

ECTS:

5 ECTS

Creditability:

This certificate program can be credited with 5 ECTS towards our Executive MBA.

Program fee:

4,400 EUR*

Note for EMBA students: If this certificate program is taken as an elective module, the participation fee is included in the EMBA tuition. You can select this option during the registration process.

Discounts:

10% discount for TUM Alumni and members or employees of our strategic cooperation partners (see below).

*Based on our experience, the German tax benefits help many participants self-finance their education, as these can be worth up to 50% of tuition fees and program-related travel costs. Please consult your tax advisor for more details. For participants of our programs residing outside Germany this might be applicable, please check the situation with the local tax authorities in your country of residence.

Lecturers
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Structure
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This program offers a comprehensive exploration of key technologies, economic dimensions, and strategic relevance in advanced manufacturing. The structure combines keynote sessions, panels, peer learning, and workshops to ensure both conceptual depth and practical application.

Core Topics:

Additive Manufacturing: Fundamentals, design principles, hybrid processes, and industry-wide applications
Subtractive Manufacturing: Trends, ultra-precision techniques, cryogenic and dry machining
Data-driven Manufacturing: Digital twins, AI & IoT integration, data quality and security
Automation & Robotics: Introductions and sector-specific deep-dives
Sustainability & Circular Economy: Sustainable production, circular value chains, real-life use cases
Semiconductor & Power Electronics: Technology insights with industry relevance
Economic & Strategic Perspectives: Peer learning formats and expert presentations

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Partner

EuroTeQ Engineering University

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The Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts and the Bavarian Industry Association (vbw – Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e.V.) support the program development and piloting of this certificate program within digital.ING.

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