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Mälardalen University

Our 20,000 students read courses and study programmes in Business, Health, Engineering and Education. We conduct research within all areas of education and have internationally outstanding research in future energy and embedded systems. Our close cooperation with the private and public sectors enables us at MDU to help people feel better and the earth to last longer. Mälardalen University is located on both sides of Lake Mälaren with campuses in Eskilstuna and Västerås.

CAD In-depth Study

In this course, we will go through different commands and techniques to create advanced shapes. You will also learn how to analyze the appearance of surfaces and shapes, and you will learn how to use top-down modeling to create models. You will also learn how to create products from sheet metal and products made from standard profiles. The software used is SolidWorks. This course is given in Swedish.

Computer Networks I

This course will provide a basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the art of configuring and securing computer networks and create simpler topologies. Together with the "Computer Networks II" distance course (Datakommunikation i nätverk II, distanskurs) you will be covering most, but not all, of the content that are part of a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate. The certificate is not part of this course.

Data Analytics in Virtual Production

In this course, you will learn how data analysis in virtual production can improve your organization's results! Data analytics in virtual production uses advanced techniques to collect, analyze and present data to improve production. This system is designed to help companies optimize their production and increase efficiency. By learning how to model, do scenario analysis and evaluate using industrial software, identify bottlenecks, and use AI methods and applications, you will get all the tools necessary to succeed with a full production analysis. The course is given with flexible start and study pace, but we recommend a study pace of 20 %, which means that the course takes about 8 calendar weeks.

Industry 4.0 - Introduction

Would you like to know what Industry 4.0 is about? Then this course is for you! In the course, we look at enabling technologies of Industry 4.0 from a human and industrial perspective. The course covers many topics and you will learn the basic terminology related to Industry 4.0 as well as insight and understanding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and how it is set to affect industry and individuals.

Introduction to Internet of Things for Manufacturing Industry

Learn how to use the Internet of Things (IoT) to develop smart products and services. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a collective term for the technologies that enable devices with embedded electronics and internet connectivity such as appliances, machines, and vehicles to be controlled or exchange data over a network. In this course, you will gain basic knowledge of the various components that make up Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems, including sensor technologies, smart tags, data communication, and cyber security. You will learn What requirements are imposed on data communication Understand computer communication technologies and their possibilities, limitations and expected role in the development of IIoT Understand appropriate measures against common security issues

Trendspotting in Theory and Practice

Turbulent times increase the importance for innovation and transformation in all sectors. The understanding about future trends and how to identify them is an important skill. Trend spotting is important in innovation processes to understand how needs and contexts may change from now and into the future. In this course, you will gain an understanding of how trend spotting and contextual analyses are relevant parts of the innovation process. You learn methods and tools that you can use in your professional role and other roles you have in life. As a professional worker, you can use the course's exercises in your own development work in parallel with your studies. The goal is to create knowledge about the field itself, and to provide the conditions for self-reflection and a future-oriented approach to innovation and changes. This is valuable both for individuals and on an organizational level. Besides the online course, it will also be given in Skellefteå.