Our Understanding of Teaching

In addition to bachelor's and master's theses and dissertations, teaching – both in the lecture hall and in the institute's laboratories – Is a key focus of the institute's activities. Based on the challenges that mechanical engineering graduates encounter in the professional world, the courses cover tasks and examples that go beyond the mere calculation of individual machine components. The focus is on understanding the entire system in which the machine component is embedded. This understanding is based on sound knowledge of technical mechanics, materials science, physics, and other engineering fundamentals.

The aim is to link the knowledge gained in previous courses and to impart a comprehensive understanding of the system.

A central element of the program is teaching in small groups, in which the practice of design is taught and individual students can be addressed individually. This enables the targeted support of each individual and ensures high-quality design training. 

In the mechanical engineering master's program “Product Development of Mechatronic Systems,” the IME is increasingly focusing on interactive and digitally supported course formats in the institute's lab areas. Current developments such as digitalized and model-based product development, the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and cutting-edge technologies are integrated into the program. The aim is to combine system knowledge and methodological skills and to optimally prepare students for the challenges of the future networked and data-driven engineering world.