Industry X.0
About the course
The course can be taken as a single course.
The course of Industry X.0 aims at providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of manufacturing industries. Industry X.0 is the term used to summarize the coming industrial revolution, i.e., Industry 4.0/5.0/6.0, which is a human-centric, resilient and sustainable societal transition driven by emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, smart robotics, and digital twins.
In this course, some key drivers and enablers of Industry X.0 will be explored, and their ways of transforming the manufacturing industries will be discussed. The course consists of a two-week intensive teaching. The first week focuses on enabling technologies and methodologies , and the second week focuses on selected advanced application areas
Students will study the latest advances in relevant technologies and how they are being used to improve operational effectiveness, reduce costs, increase sustainability through a human- centric point of view.
Additionally, the challenges and opportunities of Industry X.0 in transforming traditional manufacturing systems, supply chains, and business processes will be discussed. By completing this course, students will obtain a solid understanding of how Industry X.0 will change the business landscape today. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a manager, or an engineer, this course will provide the tools and knowledge you need to become successful in the next industrial revolution.
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in Engineering programme in mechanical, electrical power, electronics, mechatronics, material science, industrial engineering, process engineering or other equivalent majors.
In addition, the following requirements must be met:
• minimum 25 ECTS in mathematics (equivalent to Mathematical Methods 1, 2 og 3)
• 5 ECTS in statistics
• 7,5 ECTS in physics on a higher level is required.
The requirement for physics can be covered by 7.5 ECTS in physics, building physics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and/or mechanics of materials.
Objectives of the course
The objectives of the course
Knowledge:
- History and driving forces of each industrial revolution
- Features and enabling technologies in Industry X.0
- Key technological enablers include IoT, AI, Cyber- Security, robots, and digital twins
Skills:
- Apply the technological enables in real-world manufacturing environments and business processes to improve the performance and sustainability
- Analyze both opportunities and challenges of adopting new technologies in the traditional manufacturing processes and supply chains
General competence:
- Students need to be able to propose and implement new technology solutions based on the industrial needs
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Examination
| Assignment | Hand in: 09.10.2026 14:00 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Assignment week 1 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Assignment week 2 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
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