In our part of the lecture CAD&C - Computer Aided Design and Computation, we teach a modern and practical approach to system generation development (SGE). We use the latest technologies and methods to make the development of innovative products more efficient, faster and more sustainable.
System Generation Engineering, combined with virtual product development and modern PLM systems (Product Lifecycle Management), makes it possible to increase the quality of technical solutions and optimize development processes.
Theory and practice go hand in hand: through practical exercises, deep dives into key topics and guest lectures by industry experts, you will gain insights into real-life use cases and learn how companies successfully apply these methods.
In this lecture, you will not only learn the basics of virtual product development, but also experience first-hand how innovative approaches are advancing the next generation of technical systems.
Development result from the exercise of the last CAD&C round
Structure of the module
The lecture CAD&C - Computer Aided Design and Computation is a series of lectures jointly organized by three institutes at the Hamburg University of Technology.
The ISEM - Institute for Smart Development and Machine Elements, headed by Prof. Nikola Bursac, is responsible for the first part of the lecture, which focuses on system generation development (SGE). The focus here is on practical topics such as virtual product development and insights into PLM systems.
One pillar of the ISEM CAD&C part is virtual product development including PLM as an enabler of Industry 4.0
In the second part, the Institute for Structural mechanics in lightweight design under the direction of Prof. Benedikt Kriegesmann takes over. The focus here is on the introduction to the finite element method (FEM). Students learn the theoretical basics and the application of FEM elements.
The third part is designed by the Institute of Laser and System Technologies (iLAS) under the direction of Prof. Claus Emmelmann. This section deals with topology optimization, the theory of structural optimization and its applications in practice.
The module is divided into lectures and exercises to ensure an optimal combination of theory and practice. The theoretical foundations of modern methods such as system generation development, finite element method (FEM) and topology optimization are taught in the lectures. In the exercises, this content is deepened and supplemented by practical applications. Students learn how to use current software such as Siemens NX as a CAD/CAE tool or specialized programs for topology optimization in order to apply their knowledge directly to realistic tasks.
Integration into degree programs
CAD&C - Computer Aided Design and Computation is a compulsory module within the core qualification of the international Master's degree program Mechanical Engineering & Management (MEM) at the Hamburg University of Technology.
