Virtual Twins and Immersive Environments
Certificate Course - Management of Product Development - MPD.3.3.I26
| Date | Jun 7 - 9, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,800€ |
Fundamentals
Covers methods for product data exchange and interface specifications; introduces standards and ergonomic aspects for effective, human centered interfaces.
Technology
Teaches characteristics of protocols and programming interfaces; knowledge based engineering; basics of parametric and feature based design in PLM contexts.
Applications
Applies virtual twins and immersive technologies (VR/AR/MR) to integrate subtasks, support decision making, and conclude PLM/intelligent engineering coursework.
What you'll explore
- Data interfaces and methods for product data exchange (e.g., STEP) and specifications
- Standards for graphical programming and ergonomic/HMI considerations
- Knowledge‑based engineering: processes and enabling technologies
- Parametric and feature‑based design fundamentals and workflows
- Applying virtual twins and immersive environments to integrate project subtasks
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Are informed about interface technology and data exchange methods.
- Comprehend design requirements for parametric/feature‑based approaches.
- Can solve subtasks and reintegrate them in larger PLM/engineering projects.
- Understand protocols and programming interfaces relevant to PLM workflows.
- Employ immersive environments to support collaborative engineering decisions.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jivka Ovtcharova
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jivka Ovtcharova is a leading expert in information and data management for industrial engineering and digital manufacturing. She heads the Institute for Information Management in Engineering (IMI) and the Lifecycle Engineering Solutions Center (LESC) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and serves as Director at the Research Center for Information Technology (FZI). Her research focuses on Virtual Engineering, integrating AI, digital twins, and process modeling across the entire product lifecycle. With an international career spanning engineering, automation, and industry leadership, she advances human-centered innovation in digital production systems.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- PLM/engineering teams working with virtual twins and immersive technologies.
- Systems/IT integrators specifying data and programming interfaces.
- Designers and method engineers applying parametric and feature‑based design.
- Early‑career professionals completing the PLM/intelligent engineering track.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.