Information Package / Course Catalogue
Digital Manufacturing
Course Code: ÜKK250
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to ensure that students grasp the digital transformation of modern production systems, data-driven production management processes, smart factory architectures, and the roles of digital technologies (Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Digital Twin) within this ecosystem. Students gain the vision to contribute to productivity and continuous improvement processes as part of a technical team in a digital manufacturing environment.

Course Content

The course starts with Industry 4.0 concepts and the fundamentals of digitalization, covering data communication, IoT, enterprise software (MES, ERP, PLM), AI-assisted manufacturing, digital twin applications, and autonomous systems. Over a 14-week period, theoretical foundations, smart factory components, and a productivity-focused continuous improvement culture in digital manufacturing are addressed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Grasps Industry 4.0 components, smart factory elements, and the importance of digitalization to gain professional vision.
2.Gains awareness regarding the role of data transmission protocols and IoT architectures used in production systems within smart factories.
3.Grasps the operations of digital integration processes of MES, ERP, and PLM systems and contributes to the process as a member of the technical team.
4.Analyzes the potential of Artificial Intelligence algorithms in applications such as predictive maintenance and fault detection to support the team in process improvement initiatives.
5.Monitors the impact of digital twin and data analytics applications on production efficiency and contributes to the culture of continuous improvement in smart factories.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Akgün, M., & Yıldız, A. (2021). Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Systems. Nobel
2.Efil, İ. (2020). Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation. Dora
3.Köksal, G. (Ed.). (2022). Digital Transformation and Manufacturing Systems. Nobel
4.Yıldız, M. S. (2021). Manufacturing Information Systems and Digital Factories. Nobel
5.Alpaydın, E. (2021). Machine Learning. Boğaziçi Üniversitesi
6.Özdemir, A., & Kumru, M. (2022). Digital Twin Technology and Industrial Applications. Nobel
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Digital Manufacturing: Industry 4.0 components and smart factory concept.
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Data Communication-I: Factory-floor communication protocols (MTConnect, OPC-UA).
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Data Communication-II: Cloud computing architecture and data management.
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Industrial IoT (IIoT): Sensors, edge computing, and IoT networks.
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
MES: Manufacturing execution systems, principles, and real-time tracking.
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
ERP Integration: Vertical integration of ERP and MES systems.
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
PLM: Digital management of product lifecycle data.
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
R/VR: Operator support systems in manufacturing and virtual assembly.
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
AI-I: Machine learning algorithms in production processes.
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
AI-II: Predictive maintenance and automated fault detection.
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Data Analytics: Big data and performance metrics (KPI) analysis.
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Digital Twin: Synchronization of virtual and physical models.
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Autonomous Systems: AMR/AGV vehicles and smart logistics.
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Continuous Improvement: OEE analysis and lean manufacturing in smart factories.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Term Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment1505
Term Project110212
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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4
3
3
2
4
3
3
2
5
OÇ-2
3
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4
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3
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5
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3
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3
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3
3
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OÇ-5
3
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4
4
5
2
4
5
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026