The “Hybrid Technologies” profile line is a multidisciplinary field of study that concerns itself with the development of advanced materials having improved mechanical, physical and chemical properties. The students are also imparted with knowledge of manufacturing processes, through which such advanced materials can be fabricated. This involves a combination of theoretical and practical learning, including modelling and simulation techniques, experimental methods, and hands-on experience with various manufacturing technologies. The profile line is a forward-looking area that addresses the increasing demand for sustainable and high-performance materials and manufacturing processes in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, mechanical engineering, energy, and medicine.

The overall production process is becoming increasingly complex due to the emergence of Industry 4.0 and global material cycles. This is why application-ready knowledge in the field of digital production is essential for future mechanical engineers. The specialisation "Smart Production" deals with advanced concepts and technologies in production engineering and combines conventional engineering principles with state-of-the-art digital solutions like data-driven manufacturing process, modern material sciences to improve efficiency, quality and sustainability in production. "Smart Production" offers real-life case studies and projects, which enables the students to identify industry challenges and develop innovative solutions to make production more efficient and competitive.

What aspects should be considered when designing a product? What challenges do resource acquiring and usage pose? How can we innovate our work? The profile line "Work Design and Sustainability Management" is dedicated to answering such questions that arise from the perspective of "Advanced Manufacturing". The topics offered in this profile line deal with- the security of supply of resources, the sustainability of product life cycles and their management, the human-centered design of work, the monitoring of human activities by measurement techniques, and the management of innovations. The profile line offers many interactive forms of learning such as seminars, exercises, laboratories and case studies, in which students are invited to test (IT-supported) methods and tools.

The “Printed Functionalities” profile line deals with new and emerging technologies like functional printing, found predominantly in electronic components such as solar cells, loudspeakers and also on paper, films and other flexible substrates. This requires an understanding of the printing technology, the layer formation mechanisms and the electronic functions, which is imparted through theoretical means like lectures and practical means like seminars, lab work and research work. The obtained knowledge has a huge range of application- from medical technology sector to energy systems sector and audio applications.