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The MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering researches and teaches at the interfaces of ideas, where several disciplines such as physics, math, electronics, and computer science, and engineering intersect in the nimble hands of broadly trained MIT mechanical engineers.

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Printing with Light

Robotic probe quickly measures key properties of new materials

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“Cold spray” 3D printing technique proves effective for on-site bridge repair

Making solar projects cheaper and faster with portable factories

Sili Deng

Explore Research Areamechanics

Drug injection device wins MIT $100K Competition

Kripa Varanasi

Interactive mouthpiece opens new opportunities for health data, assistive technology, and hands-free interactions

PHOTO GALLERY: Hello! 2.009 Returns

Explore Research Areaenergy

Lynette A Jones

Creating innovative health solutions for individuals and populations

A team led by Prof. Yang Shao-Horn shows a new universal descriptor for removal of nitrogen monoxide.

By “cross-linking” protein fibers (blue strand) from mucin and mussel-inspired polymers, MIT researchers have created a new glue.

Meet Some of Our Faculty Making an Impact in Innovation

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