IoT Solutions for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Certificate Course - Productions & Operations Management - POM.2.1.I26
| Date | Feb 24 - 26, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,800€ |
Fundamentals
Introduces the fundamental concepts of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and provides an overview of digital engineering methods for managing product information, processes, and data throughout the product lifecycle.
Technology
Explores modern CAD, CAx, and virtual engineering technologies, including data interfaces, digital models, and immersive technologies such as VR, AR, and MR.
Applications
Examines practical approaches to applying IoT-enabled PLM solutions and digital engineering methods to support connected, efficient, and collaborative product development processes.
What you'll explore
- The fundamentals of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and IoT-enabled engineering.
- Modern CAD systems, modeling methods, and CAx technologies for digital product development.
- Data interfaces and the integration of engineering information across the product lifecycle.
- Virtual engineering concepts, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR).
- Digital tools and technologies supporting collaborative and connected engineering environments.
- Practical applications of PLM and IoT solutions through exercises and project-based learning.
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Gain a solid understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and IoT-enabled engineering concepts.
- Learn how to apply modern CAD, CAx, and virtual engineering methods throughout the product development process.
- Develop an understanding of data interfaces and the integration of digital engineering systems across the product lifecycle.
- Explore the use of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies in engineering and product development.
- Build the knowledge required to evaluate and apply digital tools for efficient, connected, and data-driven product lifecycle management.
Taught by recognized experts in IoT Solutions for Product Lifecycle Management
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Payam Dehdari
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Payam Dehdari is a professor at HFT Stuttgart, working at the intersection of architecture, informatics, surveying, and business. He teaches in programs such as Digital Information Management, Business Informatics, Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics, Urban Planning, and Transport Infrastructure Management. His expertise lies in sustainable logistics, planning and optimization of logistics centers, logistics system design, and lean management. He combines interdisciplinary academic teaching with applied research to develop efficient, sustainable, and future-oriented logistics and infrastructure solutions.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- Engineers and product development professionals seeking to understand digital product lifecycle management and IoT-enabled engineering solutions.
- PLM, CAD, and CAx specialists looking to strengthen their knowledge of digital engineering tools and data integration.
- Professionals involved in digital transformation, smart product development, and virtual engineering technologies.
- Early-career professionals and technical specialists who want to build practical expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), IoT, and virtual engineering environments.
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.