Machine Systems and CAD
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 15.02.2026.
- Module identifier
11B2333
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
winter and summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
Design and development are the central tasks in the process of product development. Sizing and designing components according to the recognised rules of technology in order to then merge them into a meaningful digital design is basic knowledge for developers. The design and construction of machines and the methodological implementation by means of computer-assisted design are the topics of this module.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
1. Design theory
1.1 Design as an optimization and process
1.2 Design strategies2. CAD
2.1 Manufacturing and functional design in CAD for cast and welded components
2.2 Change-friendly design
2.3 Structuring the model by using several bodies
2.4 Variant construction
2.5 Knowledge-based design
2.6 Movable assemblies
2.7 Associative assemblies with adapter technology
2.8 Parametric assemblies
2.9 CAD application programming3. Design and calculation of the machine elements used with relevant software
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Lecture Presence - 30 Practice Presence or online - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 15 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 45 seminar paper - 30 Work in small groups -
- Graded examination
- Homework / Assignment
- Knowledge Broadening
Students have advanced knowledge of computer-aided design that goes far beyond the mere operation of a CAD system.
- Knowledge deepening
Students can actively shape the design process and carry out calculations for all relevant machine elements using professional software tools. In parallel, students will be able to create geometric models of complex assemblies in CAD and perform iterative optimizations in conjunction with the calculations.
- Knowledge Understanding
The students can question and verify the design.
- Application and Transfer
The students create a complete design, consisting of a list of requirements, concepts, design and digital model.
- Communication and Cooperation
Students work in groups to develop solutions to scientific problems and present the results with the help of informative documents.
- Literature
HOISCHEN, Hans; FRITZ Andreas: Technisches Zeichnen: Grundlagen, Normen, Beispiele, Darstellende Geometrie 38. Auflage. Berlin: Cornelsen, 2022
B?TTCHER, Paul, FORBERG, Richard: Technisches Zeichnen. 26., überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage. Braunschweig: Vieweg+Teubner, 2013
WITTEL, Herbert; MUHS, Dieter; JANNASCH, Dieter, VO?IEK, Joachim: Roloff/Matek Maschinenelemente, Normung, Berechnung, Gestaltung. 27. überarb. u. erw. Aufl. Braunschweig: Vieweg und Teubner, 2023. Lehrbuch + Tabellenbuch, weiteres aus dieser Reihe: - Formelsammlung - Aufgabensammlung - Studienprogramm mit benutzergeführten Programmen z.B. Excel-Dateien
CONRAD, Klaus-J?rg; u.A.: Grundlagen der Konstruktionslehre. München, Wien: Carl Hanser, 2023
DECKER: Maschinenelemente: Funktion, Gestaltung und Berechnung. 21. Auflage. München: Carl Hanser, 2023
NIEMANN, G.; WINTER, H.; H?HN, B.-R.: Maschinenelemente: Band 1: Konstruktion und Berechnung von Verbindungen, Lagern, Wellen. 5. bearb. Auflage. Berlin: Springer, 2019
NIEMANN, G.; WINTER, H.: Maschinenelemente: Band 2: Getriebe allgemein, Zahnradgetriebe Grundlagen, Stirnradgetriebe. 2. Auflage. Berlin: Springer, 2003
RIEG, Frank; KACZMAREK, Manfred: Taschenbuch der Maschinenelemente. Leipzig: Hanser Fachbuchverlag, 2015
GROTE, Karl-Heinrich; FELDHUSEN, J?rg: Dubbel, Taschenbuch für den Maschinenbau Set1-3, 26. Auflage. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer, 2021
Woyand, H.-B.: Produktentwicklung mit CATIA V5, Schlembach Verlag
Haslauer: CATIA V5 - Konstruktionsprozesse in der Praxis, Hanser Verlag
Klepzig, Wei?bach: 3D-Konstruktion mit CATIA V5, Hanser Fachbuchverlag Leipzig
Brill: Parametrische Konstruktion mit CATIA V5, Hanser Verlag
- Applicability in study programs
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
- Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks
- Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks B.Sc. (01.03.2026)
- Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
- Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Schwarze, Bernd
- Teachers
- Schwarze, Bernd
- Wahle, Ansgar
- Forstmann, Jochen
- Sch?fer, Jens