Mechanical Engineering - Digital Manufacturing

In this Mechanical Engineering - Digital Manufacturing specialisation track from University of Turkuyou will learn skills that will enable you to develop innovative solutions for digital manufacturing technologies utilized in a wide variety of applications and in various industries.

The Mechanical Engineering - Digital Manufacturing specialisation track from University of Turku trains fresh graduates as well as experienced engineering professionals with thorough theoretical understanding and hands-on practical skills in 3D printing and other digital manufacturing technologies along with various traditional manufacturing technologies.

Digital manufacturing (including also 3D printing or Additive Manufacturing (AM)) is considered as one of the key pillars in creating a sustainable and digital industrial era through the ongoing industrial revolution, Industry 4.0 along with Big Data and the Internet of Things.Digital manufacturing is a key enabler of the transition from industry 4.0 to industry 5.0 which foster harmonious and synergistic collaboration between humans and machines with enhanced focus on sustainability and environment.

Job options

After completing this program, you will be prepared to solve real challenges in various industrial sectors, including but not limited to aerospace, space, automotive, bio-medical, marine, nuclear, power and energy etc. You can enter the industry as a well-trained:

• 3D printing process specialist,
• design specialist,
• materials specialist,
• characterisation specialist,
• surface engineering specialist.

Career in research

You can also opt for a research career by enrolling in a PhD program with a specialisation in 3D printing, process monitoring, materials processing using laser and plasma, thin and thick coatings, tribology, biomaterials, etc.

Graduates from the program are eligible to apply for a position at the University of Turku Graduate School UTUGS. The Graduate School consists of doctoral programs, which cover all disciplines and doctoral candidates of the University.

Courses include:

• Digital Factory

• 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

• Axiomatic Design

• Virtual Manufacturing

• Materials Engineering in Digital Manufacturing

• Advanced Surface and Coating Technology