MIT adds short courses in additive manufacturing

Cambridge, Mass. – Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Professional Education programs has added "Additive Manufacturing: From 3D Printing to the Factory Floor" to their Short Programs offerings. Designed for U.S. and international manufacturing and design engineers, scientists, and architectural professionals who seek the MIT experience in a condensed timeframe, the course will focus on a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing spanning from fundamentals to applications and technology trends.

Enrollment is open to qualifying professionals from the U.S. and abroad through the MIT Professional Education website. The course will be held July 21 – 25, 2014, on MIT’s campus in Cambridge and will be taught by John Hart, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mitsui Career Development Chair at MIT.

“Additive manufacturing covers many application areas including aerospace components, electronics, medical devices, architectural designs, and consumer products,” says Hart. “Participants will take part in lab sessions that will provide a hands-on experience with a variety of state-of-the-art desktop 3D printers.”

“Our Short Programs courses give professionals from around the world the opportunity to learn from MIT faculty who are leaders in their field,” says Anna M. Mahr, director of Short Programs at MIT Professional Education. “They then take home valuable skills and working knowledge that can be applied directly to their work.”

Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology