Virtual Product Development

Lecturer: Manfred Grafinger

Syllabus outline:

• Introduction to process development, management, and control
• Modelling of functional and active structures
• Methods of Systems Engineering
• Product configuration and rule-based mapping of product knowledge
• IT processes for the early stages of product development
• Techniques and tools used in virtual product development projects (calculation, simulation, DMU, FMU)
• Process chains illustrations (CAD / CAE, CAD / CAM)
• High-end visualization, virtual and augmented reality in product development (kinematic analysis, tolerance analysis, collision analysis)

Objectives and competences:

In this course, a comprehensive introduction to the application of special IT-based methods in the product development process is given. The following skills and competencies are particularly encouraged:
• Operation of standard software systems in the field of virtual product development
• Cross-sectoral competence to include other domains during the product development, such as electrical engineering or computer science

Intended learning outcomes:

Knowledge and understanding:
The aim of this course is to provide the students with the capabilities to decisively shape product development activities and understand the functioning of corresponding IT systems. The students can rate and apply methodological concepts and select appropriate IT procedures. Through the use of appropriate IT tools, the students acquire the practical skills to operate the corresponding IT systems and the ability to adapt the systems to company-specific circumstances.