technische universitt dortmund

Admission Requirements Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in mechanical engineering or a comparable degree with a total of 180 credit points1 with the following minimum requirements: Mathematics (min. 18 credit points) Mechanics (min. 12 credit points) Materials engineering, production engineering, design, and/or metrology and feedback control (totaling min. 20 credit points) Certificate attesting a sufficient knowledge of English according to TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent Graduate Records Examination (GRE) Official proof of ones ranking among the top 10% students of the graduating class

What does the MMT stand for? Master of Science in Manufacturing Technology (M.Sc.) International orientation Research-based education Close co-operation with leading industrial companies Long-standing tradition in manufacturing engineering State-of-the-art research facilities International study and research groups Why to choose the MMT?

Master of Science in Manufacturing Technology

MMT Office: Institute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Construction TU Dortmund University Baroper Str. 301 44227 Dortmund, Germany www.mmt.mb.tu-dortmund.de mmt.mb@udo.edu Phone: +49 231 755 6462 Fax: +49 231 755 2489

International Masters Degree Program in Manufacturing Technology

4 semester program All courses in English Program starts every winter semester

All-English curriculum Clearly structured study program Individual study and career counseling Application-oriented research work Basic and in-depth theoretical courses Supportive and stimulating environment Financial support of selected students by scholarships

1 Based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) 2 See www.mmt.mb.tu-dortmund.de

Master of Science in Manufacturing Technology

MMT PRoGRAm STRUCTURE

1st semester Compulsory module 1 Compulsory module 2 Compulsory module 3 Elective module 1 Elective module 2 Elective module 3 Laboratory work Project work Interdisciplinary qualification Masters thesis Credit points Total CP Compulsory Modules
Machining Technology (10CP)
Drilling, turning Grinding, milling

2nd semester

3rd semester

4th semester

Machining technology 10 CP Materials technology 10 CP Forming technology 10 CP Elective 1 - Part 1 5 CP Elective 2 - Part 1 5 CP Elective 3 - Part 1 5 CP Elective 1 - Part 2 5 CP Elective 2 - Part 2 5 CP Elective 3 - Part 2 5 CP Laboratory work 10 CP Project work 10 CP Interdiscipl. qualification 10 CP Masters thesis 30 CP 30 30 30 30 120 Elective Modules (choose modules covering a total of 30 CP)
Automation and Robotics (10CP)
Automation and handling systems Fundamentals of robots

OUR MoTIVATIoN
Providing excellent university training for outstanding, motivated, and committed students within a research-based framework involving close industrial co-operation. Aims Providing extensive knowledge and competencies in the fields of manufacturing and production technology Enabling students to work in scientific research projects Efficient combination of scientific, theoretical courses and experimental, industrial setups Qualification of outstanding experts dealing with advanced manufacturing topics Learning Outcomes Advanced understanding of manufacturing problems Analytical reasoning capability Ability to approach and solve advanced problems systematically Ability to organize and prepare work packages within a research project Key competences (communication skills, teamwork) Intercultural competence Ability to communicate scientific results and insights Experience in industrial R&D

Laboratory Work Topics based on cutting-edge research activities Application of theoretical knowledge acquired in previous courses Application of scientific methods Project Work Focused on current research projects in cooperation with leading industrial partners Professional competencies are sharpened Interdisciplinary Qualification Non-technical elective courses Wide range of inter- and transdisciplinary courses available in English and German Masters Thesis Individual research topics supervised by highly competent researchers Application of scientific knowledge to support the process of solving complex engineering problems Co-operation with leading industrial partners

Advanced Simulation Techniques in Metal Forming (5CP)

In-depth fundamentals in non-linear FEM Special aspects of the use of FEM in forming technology

Material Technology (10CP)

Powder metallurgy Welding and joining Coating technology Materials characterization

Simulation Methods in Solid Mechanics (10CP)

Finite element methods Elastic and non-elastic systems

Fatigue Behavior (5CP)

Characterization of fatigue behavior of metals Fatigue damage accumulation hypothesis

Forming Technology (10CP)

Bulk metal forming Sheet metal forming Incremental forming Impulse forming and joining

From Sheet Metal to Automotive Components (5CP)

Method planning, tool making Press concepts, part production, assembly

Formability of Metallic Materials (5CP)

Ductile fracture mechanisms Formability in sheet and bulk metal forming

Measurement Engineering (5CP)

Manufacturing metrology Materials and component testing

Machining Process Simulation (5CP)

Turning and Milling Simulation Geometrical-physical and finite element based modeling