Simulation of Manufacturing Processes – (M.Sc.)

Industry has a raising need for simulation engineers to improve and develop industrial manufacturing methods. By means of simulation one can gain knowledge on manufacturing process that would otherwise require too expensive experiments. This can allow ameliorating quality, costs and advising improvements. An example of improvement can be to reduce the use of energy and material for reaching more efficient production; such a progress is getting more and more important for the society too. Simulation models can also be integrated in production systems to better control the process. The simulation of manufacturing processes is in addition an exciting area giving the opportunity to combine various domains of competence. There is for this purpose a need for skilful engineers who dare to face challenges and want to act on the future. The objective of this education is to prepare these tomorrows engineers by developing the knowledge skills and practice needed to work out, apply and optimize simulation models for manufacturing process, and communicate the results. A specific strength of this education is to be delivered in close collaboration with industries, and include practice with real manufacturing applications.

Improve your competence

Studying Simulation of Manufacturing Processes at University West will allow you developing the knowledge needed to simulate manufacturing process – from problem formulation, modeling, and simulation to verification and validation. Your teachers are also researchers in the manufacturing domain, and thereby put you in contact with the research front in domains such as thermal spraying, welding, metal cutting and sheet metal forming. This two-year Master of Science programme is providing thorough engineering skills as well as broad knowledge allowing you to participate in conceiving and leading technical industrial projects. You will for instance further increase your ability for working in a multidisciplinary context, and for communicating your results orally and written. You will also deepen and apply your competences to real processes during the thesis work in close collaboration with academia and industry.

Education through training

You have access to one of the most modern Swedish production laboratory, PTC (Production Technology Centre), where you can as student meet researchers and companies in a creative environment. State-of-the-art manufacturing equipments, as well as powerful computers and efficient commercial simulation software are used during the education.

Initiate a career

With this edcation you will acquire thorough engineering skills allowing you to become a specialist in simulation. You will gain forefront competences in simulation that will also be an excellent preparation for doctorial studies.