TÜV Rheinland and BISTU Launch China’s First Smart Manufacturing Undergraduate Course

TÜV Rheinland and BISTU Launch China’s First Smart Manufacturing Undergraduate Course

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China and BISTU’s School of Management Science and Engineering teamed up to launch “Smart Manufacturing to Go,” China’s first undergraduate course featuring TÜV Rheinland’s professional training. The two‑day program—led by TÜV Rheinland specialists—covered smart manufacturing technologies, robotics testing, 3D printing, and machine vision programming through lectures, practical workshops, and facility tours. Completing the course yields university credits and a TÜV Rheinland certificate. A satisfaction survey showed 90% approval, with students valuing the broadened perspectives and collaborative format, and over 90% keen on deeper industry‑education partnerships. This initiative aligns academic talent development with industry needs and exemplifies TÜV Rheinland’s leadership in fostering educational innovation and technical excellence in Greater China.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, 29-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — TÜV Rheinland Greater China has joined forces with the School of Management Science and Engineering at Beijing Information Science and Technology University (BISTU) to deliver the inaugural “Smart Manufacturing to Go” summer course, now successfully concluded. This collaboration represents the first time TÜV Rheinland’s professional training has been embedded within China’s undergraduate curriculum, forging a pioneering model for cooperation between global training providers and academia. Undergraduates who fulfill the course requirements and pass the assessment will earn university credits alongside a TÜV Rheinland certificate.

Over two intensive days, TÜV Rheinland’s expert team—drawn from industrial services, cybersecurity, product testing, and professional training—guided students through a rich curriculum. Topics included “Core Technologies of Smart Manufacturing,” the “VDMA Toolbox,” “Industrial Robotics and Performance Testing,” and “3D Printing and Machine Vision Programming.” Blending classroom lectures, hands‑on workshops, and guided tours of industry facilities, the program immersed participants in both theory and real‑world applications, equipping them with practical competencies for careers in manufacturing and testing.

This initiative underscores TÜV Rheinland’s commitment to deepening industry‑academia ties and fostering educational innovation in China. By granting students direct insight into the operations of an international testing organization through laboratory visits, the course bridges the divide between academic study and industrial practice. A post‑course survey reported a 90% satisfaction rate, with participants praising the program for broadening their horizons and supporting collaborative learning; over 90% indicated eagerness for future partnerships of this kind. Tailored to align university talent cultivation with industry demands, the course sets a new standard for nurturing skilled professionals in the smart manufacturing sector.

As a global authority in technical solutions, TÜV Rheinland continues to lead in manufacturing innovation—guiding enterprises to thrive in evolving markets under the “new quality productive forces” framework. Since establishing a training presence in Greater China in 1996, the company has expanded to 15 offices, offers more than 300 courses and 60 online learning modules, and issues upwards of 40,000 training and qualification certificates annually to over 2,000 clients. Through strategic collaborations with universities and vocational schools, TÜV Rheinland integrates international standards and hands‑on expertise into China’s educational ecosystem, cultivating the next generation of industry professionals.

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SOURCE: TÜV Rheinland