Aachen, Germany

Production Technology Meets Industry 4.0

when 7 July 2024 - 27 July 2024
language English
duration 3 weeks
credits 4 EC
fee EUR 2150

Explore fundamental areas of Industry 4.0 and acquire a better understanding of current and future requirements in production technology. The German government promotes the integration of industrial production with information and communication technologies. Therefore, you learn about Internet of Things and Internet of Production, discuss the role of robotics in automation and consider aspects of human-machine interaction.

By considering different aspects of artificial intelligence, you understand the complexity of data mining and data visualization, develop innovative ideas with lean principles and analyze the concept of smart factory.

This course is highly interactive and contains a lot of intensive and fun teamwork.

✓ Lectures & tutorials
✓ Exercises & use cases
✓ Institute visits
✓ Modelling & implementation
✓ Practical units
✓ Intercultural exchange & social events

Registrations are open now! Apply before April 1!


Early Bird Discount: Complete your registration before March 1 and save 335 EUR of the program fee!

Friends & Peers Discount: Convince a friend to participate with you and you both get 500 EUR off the program fee!

Course leader

The lectures and exercises of the Summer School are conducted by the Cluster of Excellence "Internet of Production” and numerous institutes of RWTH Aachen University. This program has also been developed together with our long-standing partner Henkel.

Target group

Every year we welcome students from all over the world. You can become part of our international student community if you:

- are at least 18 years old
- in your Bachelor's, Master's, in between or recently graduated
- are proficient in the English language

No previous knowledge is needed for this course. The content is taught starting from the basics.

No English certificate is required. Our courses are all in English and therefore a proficient knowledge of English is important.

Course aim

This Summer School is headed by the Cluster of Excellence “Internet of Production“. Currently important research topics are discussed from 15 different viewpoints.

- Experience the production chain with real-life machines
- Learn how to plan the layout of modern factories
- Gain valuable insights into Industry 4.0 technologies to improve human-machine interaction and succeed in future work places
- Understand artificial intelligence, big data and data mining
- Visit the „Smart Automation Lab“ to see robots in action
- Work with various materials and lightweight design

Credits info

4 EC
Have a look at the workload of our Short Courses:
(1 hour = 45 minutes)

2-week programs | about 75 hours
3-week programs | about 100 hours
4-week programs | about 120 hours

Please note: All Short Courses are full time programs! Ultimately it is up to your home institution as to how many credits may be awarded. For details, please speak to your home institution’s Study Abroad Adviser.

Fee info

EUR 2150: Tuition fees
EUR 1200: With our all-inclusive package we provide our participants a carefree stay in the charming historic city of Aachen. The program fees of each on-campus program contain for example:

- Accommodation (room shared with one other participant)
- Breakfast and lunch on weekdays
- A local public transportation ticket
- Broad supporting program
- Personal support from local mentors
- Emergency contact
- Certificate from RWTH Aachen University

Scholarships

Our team is glad to announce that we award scholarships for selected on-campus Summer School programs every year. Check out our website for details and see if you are a scholarship candidate.