TPDS22 - Product and Production Platforms

Course Code:	TPDS22
Confirmed:	Oct 25, 2023
Valid From:	Jan 18, 2027

Education Cycle:	Second-cycle level
Disciplinary domain:	Technology
Subject group:	Mechanical Engineering
Specialised in:	A1F Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Main field of study:	Production Systems, Product Development

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

On completion of the course the student shall:

Knowledge and understanding

display broad knowledge of the theoretical foundation of product and production platforms
display knowledge of product and production platforms in industrial practice
demonstrate comprehension of the business opportunities and challenges associated with implementing platform strategies
display knowledge of product and production platforms lifecycle information management.

Skills and abilities

demonstrate the ability to plan, design and analyse product and production platforms
demonstrate the ability to select and apply models, methods, and tools that can be used in product and production platform development.

Judgement and approach

demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of product and production platforms and outline suitable approaches for different applications.

Content

The course applies both theoretical and practical perspectives. This includes fundamental concepts together with current research and industrial practise in the area. Different means for planning, developing and analysing product and production platform design are introduced and practised. The impact on business processes of different platform strategies are discussed as well as their use in different sectors and applications.

The course includes the following elements:

Fundaments of product and production platforms theory
Product platforms and related platforms in industrial practice
Business opportunities and challenges associated with implementing and managing platform strategies
platform lifecycle information management
Means to plan, design and analyse product and production platforms
Models, methods, and tools used in product and production platform architecting and development
State of the art and the current industrial practise in general
The use of product platform strategies in different sectors and applications

Type of instruction

Lectures, seminars, and exercises.

Language of instruction is English.

Entry requirements

Passed courses 180 credits in first cycle, at least 90 credits within the major subject Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture Engineering, Built Environment, Product Development (with relevant courses in Lighting Design) or equivalent, and 15 credits in Mathematics or passed courses at least 150 credits from the programme Industrial Product Realisation. Completed course Integrated Product Realization 7,5 credits, or BIM – Requirements and Specifications 7,5 credits or equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Examination and grades

The course is graded 5, 4, 3 or U.

Registration of examination:

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Examination ¹	2.5 credits	5/4/3/U
Exercises	1 credit	G/U
Assignment	3 credits	G/U
Seminars	1 credit	G/U

¹Determines the final grade of the course, which is issued only when all course units have been passed.

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