Establishing student projects : About our approach in offering contacts outside of lectures and exercises
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The decline in student numbers in mechanical engineering contradicts the existing shortage of skilled workers and the urgent need of the industry for qualified graduates. Particularly noticeable is the decreasing attendance in the courses of the Chair of Fluid-Mechatronic Systems at TU Dresden from 2015 to 2022. To counteract this trend and attract more students, three long-term application examples were developed as part of student projects: a hydraulic cargo bike, a low-pressure hydraulics demonstrator, and fluid technology components manufactured using 3D printing.
These projects have helped increase the attractiveness of the department by offering practical experiences that benefit both students and the industry. The students were able to deepen and apply their technical skills, develop project management and problem-solving abilities, and enhance their social skills such as teamwork, independent work, creativity, and innovation. Within these practical offerings, several student projects have already been completed, more students have been attracted to the field, and the public visibility of the department has been improved.
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Schulze, T., Weber, J., Beck, B., & Weber, J. (2025). Establishing student projects : About our approach in offering contacts outside of lectures and exercises. Lessons Learned, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.25369/ll.v5i1.95
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