2.S00: Introduction to Manufacturing

[Second-half-term subject, H4] | Prereq: None | Units: 6

Lecture: MW3:30-5, Classroom TBA, Starting on Monday, April 1 | Lab: TBD, Survey will be sent to registered students

Manufacturing drives modern society. Electronic devices, clothing, toys, food, and so many products travel through factories and supply chains before arriving on our doorsteps. And, manufacturing’s imprint on the world includes its significant energy consumption and carbon emissions. This class will introduce you to manufacturing processes used for everyday products, along with emerging technologies including 3D printing and AI applied to manufacturing. We will span the spectrum from prototyping to large-scale production, and will discuss designing for manufacturing, sustainability, and how factory systems work. The class involves interactive lectures, hands-on labs, factory visits, and team project-based learning. Students will also interact with faculty guest lecturers leading manufacturing research across MIT.