Explore how digital technologies transform aerospace manufacturing through robotics, automation, and human factors. Gain industry insights.
Explore how digital technologies transform aerospace manufacturing through robotics, automation, and human factors. Gain industry insights.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Comprehend the interaction between industry and research in aerospace digitalisation
Recognize special requirements resulting from digitalisation in production and manufacturing
Become familiar with relevant digital applications in aerospace research
Understand how robotics and automation are changing aerospace manufacturing
Explore human factors considerations in digitalised work environments
Learn about certification and maintenance processes for civil aircraft
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This course includes:
14 Hours PreRecorded video
12 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the digital transformation of the aerospace industry, examining how emerging technologies are revolutionizing production and research. Students will learn about cyber-physical systems, digital twins, assistance systems, and robotics in aerospace manufacturing. The course also covers human factors in digital environments, addressing workload management and psychological implications for future leadership. Additionally, it examines maintenance, repair, and overhaul processes for civil aircraft, including certification requirements and the impact of digitalisation on the aircraft lifecycle. Through expert lectures from industry professionals and academics, students gain practical insights into how digitalisation is reshaping aerospace manufacturing and operations.
Digitalisation and the Future of the Aerospace Industry
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Digitalisation in Production
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Human Factors 4.0: Requirements and challenges for humans, teams and organizations
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Managing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul for Civil Aircraft
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Distinguished Satellite Navigation Expert and Aerospace Pioneer
Guenter W. Hein is a respected Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), where he contributes to the field of engineering management and systems engineering. His academic career is marked by a commitment to advancing knowledge in areas such as project management, decision-making processes, and the integration of technology within organizational frameworks. Professor Hein's research often focuses on the intersection of engineering and management, aiming to develop innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness in various industries. He is known for his engaging teaching style and dedication to mentoring students, fostering their development into skilled professionals capable of addressing complex challenges in engineering and technology management. Through his work, he continues to play a vital role in shaping future leaders in the field.
Distinguished Aerospace Engineering and Carbon Composites Expert
Professor Klaus Drechsler serves as Full Professor of the Chair for Carbon Composites at Technical University of Munich and Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology (IGCV). His academic journey began with studies in aeronautic and aerospace engineering at the University of Stuttgart, where he earned his doctorate in 1991 on fiber materials with three-dimensional textile reinforcement. His career spans leadership roles at Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm, DaimlerChrysler, and EADS before joining TUM in 2009. At TUM, he leads comprehensive courses in digitalization across aeronautics, space research, and aerospace industry, which have attracted over 10,994 learners globally. His courses maintain exceptional student satisfaction with a 4.7/5 rating. His research focuses on materials science, structural mechanics, and fiber-reinforced materials, earning him numerous accolades including admission to the National Academy of Science and Engineering acatech (2018) and the SAMPE Fellow Award (2008). As Lead Scientist of the Global Aerospace Campus, he has developed innovative e-learning programs reaching thousands of learners worldwide
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