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Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology
The Masterās programme in Mechanical Engineering at Mittweida combines traditional production engineering with digital methods and expertise in materials science. Anyone wishing to optimise manufacturing processes must understand how components are subjected to stress, why materials fail, and what impact technical decisions have on quality, costs and sustainability.
By combining these topics with knowledge of production data and networked manufacturing environments, the programme develops a profile that links traditional engineering expertise with the demands of modern production. The proximity to companies in this industrially strong region provides an environment in which the real-world challenges of manufacturing become immediately apparent.
An overview of the course content
The specialisation in Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology is aimed at engineers who wish to view technical products and their manufacture as an integrated system. How can scrap and material losses be reduced? Which manufacturing technologies are suitable for challenging materials? How can damage be analysed and prevented in future? How is production data used to make processes more stable and efficient?
This specialisation within the Masterās programme in Mechanical Engineering focuses on the selection of suitable materials, the evaluation of component behaviour under load, innovative manufacturing processes, and the digital control and optimisation of production processes. You will develop the profile of an engineer who analyses manufacturing processes holistically and integrates new technologies into existing production environments.
Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Conveyor technology
Advanced Mathematical Methods
Special Materials/Materials Testing
Component behaviour/fracture mechanics
quality assurance
Product Lifecycle Management
Production Organisation
Software Engineering for Engineers
FEM (Finite Element Method)
2 specialisation modules:
- Machinery Laboratory
- Ergonomics/Work Management
Failure Analysis/Material Selection
Project work
4 specialisation modules:
- Laser processing
- Production Informatics/Training Factory
- 2 compulsory electives: Welding Technology, Business Planning, Surface technology or Machine Tool Design
Internship and Masterās
project duration: 24 weeks
Mechanical Engineering in Mittweida
In summary ā Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology in Mittweida
Specialisation in the full-time Masterās programme in Mechanical Engineering
(120 Credits)
Graduates of the Masterās programme in Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology within Mechanical Engineering develop manufacturing concepts for new products, analyse cases of damage occurring during production, optimise production lines or oversee the introduction of new manufacturing technologies. Typical roles include production engineer specialising in production optimisation, materials and failure analyst, process engineer specialising in modern manufacturing technologies, or specialist in digital production systems.
Application and Admission
Applicants must hold a first professional degree comprising 180 ECTS credits (Bachelorās) in Mechanical Engineering. A different, comparable degree in a science or technology subject also qualifies applicants for admission to the programme.
Language skills:
Applicants who did not obtain their entry qualification at a German-speaking institution must also provide evidence of sufficient German language proficiency. The required language level is C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Proof of this can be provided, for example, by passing the āGerman as a Foreign Languageā (TestDaF) at the Mittweida University of Applied Sciences Preparatory College ā with an average of TDN 3 in the areas of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and oral expression ā or by means of an equivalent certificate.
The application period for the coming winter semester begins on 15 April and ends on 15 July. You can register for the Masterās programme in Mechanical Engineering at hs-mittweida.de/bewerben. Once you have submitted all the forms and supporting documents, you can enrol on the programme. Once you have enrolled, your place at Mittweida is secured.
For international applicants, the application period ends on 15 May. This earlier deadline allows you to obtain a visa in good time for the start of your studies in September.
Excellent study conditions combined with affordable rent mean one thing: you can focus on your studies and kick-start your career in no time. Youāll also benefit from a wide range of support services. For example, weāre here to help with tutorials if you ever get stuck with your studies; our start-up network, SAXEED, supports you in setting up your own business; and the Social Support Centre makes studying possible whether youāre a parent or facing physical or mental health challenges. And: thereās no shortage of fun. Which other university holds two music festivals a year on campus? Which one has an esports team with over 100 players? Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is different from what you might think. See for yourself at the Open Campus Day (Studieninformationstag) or the Night of Sciences (Nacht der Wissenschaften)!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you choose modules from comprehensive lists of compulsory and optional modules to tailor your profile specifically to your strengths ā whether in Digital Product Development/Micromobility, Resource-efficient Manufacturing Technology or Surface technology.
As the Masterās programme places a strong emphasis on practical laboratory and project work, during which you will use the universityās machinery and software tools, we recommend that you live near the campus. Those who commute must be prepared for a packed timetable, which may also include block placements.
Youāll be involved in real-world research or development projects for companies, make use of HSMWās state-of-the-art laboratories, and complete your degree with a Masterās thesis, which is almost always written as a practical innovation project carried out directly within the industry.
A bachelorās degree already provides you with an excellent foundation for starting your career as an engineer straight away. A Masterās degree in Mechanical Engineering is the right choice for you if you wish to specialise further in your field (e.g. for complex tasks in design or research) or if you have a clear ambition to take on management roles in the future.
