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The picture shows the old building of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. © Jürgen Huhn​/​TU Dortmund

Successful Completion of the “Work System Design” course at IPS

Ein Mann in einem karierten Hemd steht an einem Förderband und verwendet ein Elektrowerkzeug, um eine Baugruppe zusammenzusetzen. Im Hintergrund befinden sich gelbe und blaue Behälter mit verschiedenen Bauteilen. © IPS​/​TU Dortmund
Master’s students from the programs in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, and Mechanical Engineering at TU Dortmund University have successfully completed the “Work System Design” course at the Institute of Production Systems (IPS), demonstrating their skills in practical work system design.

During the winter semester 2025/26, the IPS once again offered the “Work System Design” course. Working together as a team, the participants focused on planning and designing an assembly system for the production of two-stage gearboxes – a challenging task that allowed them to apply fundamental tools of work system design in a hands-on learning environment. Using methods from industrial engineering and ergonomics, they analyzed motion sequences and optimized existing processes with regard to ergonomic and economic aspects. In addition, they developed suitable material supply strategies for workstations, carried out net present value and work system value assessments, and aligned the work content in a holistically linked assembly system with the customer demand rate.

Beyond technical expertise, the laboratory also fostered key competencies such as teamwork, organizational management, and project planning – skills that are essential in modern industrial engineering. The results clearly showed how theoretical concepts from academic studies can be successfully transferred into practical applications. The IPS congratulates all participating students and wishes them continued success in their studies and future careers.

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