Leading Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
| Language: | English |
| Location: | Garching near Munich |
| Duration: | 4 days in 1 week |
| Start: | 20 July 2026 |
| Cost: | 3,619 EUR |
| ECTS: | 5 |
By combining academic excellence, practical relevance, and strong industry ties, the program enhances leaders’ decision‑making capabilities and equips them to confidently guide the future of manufacturing. It balances lecturer input with interactive discussions, workshops, peer‑learning formats, and case‑based learning to allow participants to shape the discussion according to their industry background and needs.
The course is part of the European Leadership Programme on Industrial Science (ELPIS), a European executive education programme developed by leading technical universities in Europe. ELPIS aims to address the significant challenges European industries face in maintaining global competitiveness.
5 ECTS credits possible:
The certificate program is eligible as an elective for TUM Executive MBA students.
Benefits
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Lead for Industrial Excellence
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Interplay Between Academia and Industry
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Germany as a Manufactuirng Leader
Program Overview
Here you will find information on the aims of this course and its content.- Distinguish advanced manufacturing technologies from conventional methods in terms of technical principles, strategic relevance, and competitive implications.
- Assess advanced manufacturing technologies – such as additive manufacturing, automation and robotics, data-driven manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, power electronics, and others – by analysing their strengths, limitations, and suitability for specific application areas.
- Justify the suitability of different manufacturing approaches for their own industry or organization based on practical use cases and defined organizational objectives.
- Incorporate sustainability and circular-economy principles into technology decisions, balancing ecological responsibility with economic feasibility and long-term competitiveness.
Here you will find information on dates, requirements and other general conditions for the certificate program.Program:
Target group:
Engineering professionals, STEM specialists and diverse business generalists in a mid- to high-level career role covering R&D, tech expertise, and marketing & sales roles, responsible for driving innovation, discovering new products, services and explore new avenues for convergence of technology across disciplines and industries to strengthen the competitiveness of their company.
Example job titles of potential participants (current or transitioning into):
- Senior R&D Specialist, Head of R&D, Lead Scientist
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Head of specific IT or Tech areas, Head of Data Management
- Director of Product, Product Development Manager, Head of Marketing, Head of Sales
- Founder of a tech startup, Head of a university spinout, Head of a Research Section at university
Academic responsibility:
Prof. Dr. Peter Mayr, TUM School of Engineering & Design, Materials Engineering & Additive Manufacturing
Format & Timing:
4 days in 1 week + final assignment (date tba)
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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 pursued independently, credited as an elective toward TUM EMBA or stacked with other EuroTeQ ELPIS programs.
Program fee:
3,619 EUR*
Note for EMBA students: If this certificate program is taken as an elective module, the participation fee is included in the TUM 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.
Get to know our experienced lecturers who will teach you the certificate content and with whom you will work.Prof. Dr. Peter Mayr,
Chair of Materials Engineering for Additive Manufacturing, TUM School of Engineering and Design
Prof. Dr. Katrin Wudy,
Professorship of Laser-based Additive Manufacturing, TUM School of Engineering and Design
Dr. Arkadi Zikin,
Head of Technology & Competence Center, Oerlikon
Dr. Sascha Schwarz,
CTO & Managing Director Additive Manufacturing, TUM Venture Labs
Prof. Dominik Bösl,
Chair of Research and Science Management, TUM School of Management
Georgij Safronov,
Specialist for Operational AI, BMW Group
Prof. Dr. Mikhail Belkin,
Professorship of Semiconductor Technology, TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology
Dr. Josip Vincic,
Chair of Materials Engineering for Additive Manufacturing, TUM School of Engineering and Design
Find out how the program is structured and what content you can expect.The program covers the following core topics*:
- Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing,
- Strategic Significance of Advanced Manufacturing
- Why Additive Manufacturing? Introduction to Additive thinking & Design
- Additive Manufacturing Processes – An Industry-Wide Overview
- Additive Manufacturing in Industry
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation: How Start-ups are Enabling the AM-driven Applications of the Future
- (digital controlled) Ultra-precision Manufacturing
- Hybrid Manufacturing (Additive + Subtractive)
- Cryogenic Machining and Dry Processing
- Potential & vision
- Economic Aspects
- Digital Twins
- AI, IoT, and Machine Learning
- Why Data-driven Manufacturing?/How?
- Data Generation, Quality & Security
- Semiconductor Technologies
- Battery Technology/ Batteries
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Circular Economy
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