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TPK4142

Innovation, Design and Production 2

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2027
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

Innovation, Design and Production 2 is available to students who hold positions in Revolve NTNU in the same semester. The course is an extension of TPK4141 and aims to develop the ability to transform plans, concepts, and designs into physical products that fulfill their intended purpose.

The course is designed to strengthen learning outcomes from the organizational work through systematic reflection to improve collaboration, methods, and processes, as well as by connecting relevant theory to the practical tasks.

Key focus areas include project execution, risk management, validation and verification, knowledge transfer, and handling of compromises and challenges associated with developing and verifying innovative and complex technical systems.

Learning outcome

By the end of this course, the student shall be able to:

  • Plan and execute development projects from production-ready design to operation and disposal of the product, including knowledge transfer to the next competition season's development project.
  • Describe and critically evaluate product development processes and methods with a focus on lifecycle phases from detailed design to operation and disposal.
  • Explain compromises made during the development work.
  • Identify and apply relevant theory in their practical work at Revolve NTNU.
  • Identify and use appropriate methods to verify that the finished product is suitable for its intended purpose and complies with relevant requirements and regulations.
  • Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions from production-ready design to qualified product.

Learning methods and activities

The teaching is centered around the work the student does through their role in Revolve NTNU and includes mandatory individual assignments, and group work.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

The mandatory assignments are consolidated into a semester report, which is assessed on a pass/fail basis. To obtain a passing grade, all assignments must be approved. For a re-take of an examination, all assignments must be re-taken.

Required previous knowledge

To be admitted to the course, the candidate must be a member of the Revolve NTNU team in the semester the course is given.

Subject areas

  • Machine Design and Materials Technology - Product Development
  • Machine Design and Materials Technology - Manufacturing Technology
  • Machine Design - Safety and Reliability
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2027

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code A Duration 1 semesters Exam system Inspera Assessment