Additive Manufacturing and Lightweight Design
At a glance
Academic degree
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Form of study
Consecutive Master
Standard period of study
3 semesters (incl. Master’s thesis), 90 ECTS
Study locations
Language of instruction
predominantly German
Start of studies
Winter semester (October 1)
Summer semester (March 15)
Admission requirement
Studying with a practice partner
On request as a degree course with in-depth
practical experience (PraxisPlus)
Accreditation
accredited by the Accreditation Council
Info presentation
Registration
from 02.05.
until 30.09. (for winter semester)
from 15.11.
until 14.03.
(for summer semester)
Profile of the Master's program
New technologies are helping us to develop more sustainable products and processes. 3D printing is one of these technologies of the future. In combination with lightweight construction and new materials, it can contribute to a more environmentally friendly approach. The economy has a great need for qualified employees with skills in the field of additive manufacturing.
“In the Master’s in Additive Manufacturing and Lightweight Design, students learn about the current trends and developments in these technologies and acquire the skills to apply them in the development and production process – e.g. artificial intelligence, automation, sustainability. e.g. artificial intelligence, automation, sustainability.”
Prof. Markus Stark
What we value
Course content and schedule
A. Modules in the winter semester
Module A: Lightweight construction - metal/design
B. Modules in the summer semester:
Module C: Lightweight construction - plastics/composites
- Materials for fiber composite construction (matrix material, fibers, processing forms)
- Processing techniques for composite materials, sandwich structures, mold construction
- Innovative product development
- Material selection
- Calculation of structures
- Automation, Prompt Engineering
- Supervised project work
Module D: Additive manufacturing - plastics
- Additive manufacturing processes with metals
- Designing products for additive manufacturing with metals
- Materials and analysis
- Post-processing
- Quality assurance, optics, laser technology
- Business management basics, calculation, sustainability
- Supervised project work, parameter study
C. Contents of the 3rd semester:
Writing the Master's thesis
The Master’s thesis can be written in cooperation with a company, for example. Part-time study over five years is generally possible. The study and examination schedule provides an overview of the course structure. The The module handbook provides information on the content of the individual modules. The study and examination regulations form the legal basis of the degree program. Questions about the content of the course will be answered by the course director Prof. Dr. Markus Stark.
Voices of our cooperation partners
Frank Carsten Herzog, FADZ
“The additive manufacturing method is on the threshold of industrialization and therefore also the mass production of additively designed components. Taking into account the current debate on climate change and the ever-increasing demand for energy, the topic of lightweight construction has a key role to play. The new Master’s degree course in Additive Manufacturing and Lightweight Design could not be better placed in terms of time and location. Lichtenfels is now regarded as a global hotspot for additive manufacturing as a place of work for future students – with investments by local companies amounting to 250 million euros in the last four years alone. ” Read more
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