Intelligent Production and Automation

Education facts

Code: MT8017

This course explores cyber-physical production systems, smart products, IoT, sensors, and communication standards. Students will learn about sensor technology, machine learning, additive manufacturing, and factory-level optimization with a focus on sustainability. By the end of the course, students will be able to explain digitalisation''s impact, use digital twins, apply CAD & CAM tools, and enhance production performance. They will be able to evaluate designs against ergonomics, sustainability, and quality standards, as well as assess alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key topics of the course include cyber-physical systems, smart products, sensor integration, additive manufacturing, robotic systems, digital twins, optimisation, and sustainability adaptations.

Entry requirements

76,5 credits Mechanical Engineering and 15 credits Mathematics. The courses Production Systems 7.5 credits and Materials - Selection Principles 7.5 credits. English 6 or English level 2. Exemption of the requirement in Swedish is granted for those with foreign grades.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Intelligent Production and Automation

  Halmstad University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %