Leading Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Language: English
Location: Garching near Munich
Duration: 4 days in 1 week
Start: TBA
Cost: 3,619 EUR
ECTS: 5
For leaders in the manufacturing industry, it can be challenging to anticipate industry shifts, align investments with strategic priorities, and ensure that production remains efficient, competitive, and innovative. The Leading Advanced Manufacturing Technologies program provides manufacturing leaders with an up‑to‑date, bird’s‑eye‑view perspective on the core technologies and processes shaping the future of production, including automation and robotics, data‑driven manufacturing, additive and subtractive manufacturing, as well as sustainable and power‑electronics‑based manufacturing.

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.

Quick Info

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Benefits

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Lead for Industrial Excellence

Leverage insights from advanced technologies and processes to strengthen strategic decisions and boost manufacturing performance in quality, efficiency, and competitiveness.

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Interplay Between Academia and Industry

Collaboration between academia and industry accelerates innovation by connecting fundamental research with practical manufacturing applications.

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Germany as a Manufactuirng Leader

Germany is a global manufacturing leader, renowned for its advanced engineering, strong industrial base, and commitment to innovation and high‑quality production.

Program Overview

Here you will find all key information about the program. The following details on the curriculum, program structure, and faculty reflect the program’s current state. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, the program is regularly reviewed and updated to incorporate the latest academic insights and evolving needs of professional practice.
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
  • 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.

Program:

Leading Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

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)

Study location:

Garching near Munich

Language:

English

Dates:

TBA

Application deadline:

1 month before the program starts

Admission Requirements:

A Master’s degree or PhD (or equivalent), along with industry work experience

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.

*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.  

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

Dr. Josip Vincic,
Chair of Materials Engineering for Additive Manufacturing, TUM School of Engineering and Design

Prof. Dr. Helge Stein,
Professorship Digital and Automated Catalysis, TUM School of Natural Sciences

Ulrich Starke,
Team Lead Technical Training, EOS GmbH

Dr. Raven Thomas Reisch,
Team Lead for Manufacturing Process Digitalization, Siemens AG

Dr. Jakob Trauer,
Senior IT Consultant, :em engineering methods AG

Dr. Gregor Schweitzer,
Principal at :em engineering methods AG

Maral Merve Emir,
Chair of Materials Handling Technology, Material Flow, Logistics; TUM School of Engineering and Design

The program covers the following core topics*:

Advanced Manufacturing:
  • Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing,
  • Strategic Significance of Advanced Manufacturing
Additive 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
Subtractive Manufacturing:
  • (digital controlled) Ultra-precision Manufacturing
  • Hybrid Manufacturing (Additive + Subtractive)
  • Cryogenic Machining and Dry Processing
Automation & Robotics:
  • Potential & vision
  • Economic Aspects
Data-driven Manufacturing:
  • Digital Twins
  • AI, IoT, and Machine Learning
  • Why Data-driven Manufacturing?/How?
  • Data Generation, Quality & Security
Power Electronics (Industry-specific deep-dive):
  • Semiconductor Technologies
  • Battery Technology/ Batteries
Sustainability & Circular Economy:
  • Sustainable Manufacturing
  • Circular Economy
*the program is subject to change

Partner

EuroTeQ Engineering University

TUM-Oerlikon Institute

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