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Manufacturing

Crash-testing lithium-ion batteries
Crash-testing lithium-ion batteries
June 4, 2013
Laboratory crash tests show both vulnerabilities and ways to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries used in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Also labeled: Batteries, Electric vehicles, Lithium-ion, Automobiles, Computer modeling, Safety
Footwear’s (carbon) footprint
Footwear’s (carbon) footprint
May 22, 2013
Study finds the bulk of shoes’ carbon footprint comes from manufacturing processes.
Also labeled: Carbon dioxide, Carbon Emissions, Environment, Greenhouse gases, Industry, Life cycle, Running
One order of steel; hold the greenhouse gases
One order of steel; hold the greenhouse gases
May 8, 2013
Steelmaking, a major emitter of climate-altering gases, could be transformed by a new process developed at MIT.
Also labeled: Climate change, Energy, Faculty, Greenhouse gases, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Materials Science and Engineering, Students, Materials Chemistry
How to make factory conditions better
How to make factory conditions better
May 6, 2013
After years of research into global production systems, an MIT political scientist is convinced that government, not just the private sector, must help keep workers safe.
Also labeled: Books and authors, Government, Policy, Political science, Developing countries, Labor
The case for optimism about a renewable energy future
The case for optimism about a renewable energy future
May 1, 2013
Researcher Eric Martinot presents findings of two-year project at campus event
Also labeled: Alternative energy, Climate, Climate change, Energy, Energy storage, Environment, Environment and energy, Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, Policy, Renewable energy, Special events and guest speakers
At MIT, Gov. Deval Patrick highlights clean-energy achievements
At MIT, Gov. Deval Patrick highlights clean-energy achievements
April 26, 2013
Earth Day talk details Massachusetts’ accomplishments since the governor’s MIT speech five years ago, and outlines new goals.
Also labeled: MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Special events and guest speakers, Cambridge, Boston and region, Energy, Government, Policy, Renewable energy, Cape Wind, Earth Day, Energy efficiency, Going green, Green business, Greenhouse gases, President L. Rafael Reif, Solar, Wind
Living in a material world
Living in a material world
April 4, 2013
Report finds materials manufacturers will likely be unable to meet targets for carbon-emissions reductions by 2050.
Also labeled: Construction, Energy efficiency, Recycling, Carbon Emissions, Environment, Materials processing, Climate change
Research update: A new model accurately predicts three-dimensional sand flow
Research update: A new model accurately predicts three-dimensional sand flow
March 25, 2013
Model may be useful in improving the flow of grain in silos, and drug capsules in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Also labeled: Computer modeling, Granular flow, Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Physics, Grain silos, Fluid dynamics
How to predict the progress of technology
How to predict the progress of technology
March 6, 2013
MIT researcher finds Moore’s Law and Wright’s Law best predict how technology improves.
Also labeled: Engineering Systems, Policy, Technology, Moore's Law, Wright’s Law
MIT report identifies keys to new American innovation
MIT report identifies keys to new American innovation
February 22, 2013
From ‘Main Street’ firms to multinationals, improvements possible in funding of research, collaboration among manufacturers.
Also labeled: Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), President L. Rafael Reif, Production in the Innovation Economy (PIE), Political science, Startups, Policy
A cooler way to protect silicon surfaces
A cooler way to protect silicon surfaces
February 13, 2013
New room-temperature process could lead to less expensive solar cells and other electronic devices.
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Research, electronics, Energy, Alternative energy, Silicon
MIT group releases re-shoring report
January 29, 2013
Survey conducted by the MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation indicates nearly half of U.S. manufacturing companies are thinking of re-shoring jobs.
Also labeled: Industry, MIT Forum on Supply Chain Management, Supply chains, Business, Global economy, Civil and environmental engineering
Student overcomes cancer to shine at internship and graduate
Student overcomes cancer to shine at internship and graduate
January 25, 2013
Liz Katcoff (SB 2008) earns MBA and SM in Leaders for Global Operations program.
Also labeled: Leaders for Global Operations (LGO), Graduate, postdoctoral, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Student life, Students, Logistics, Supply chains
Flextronics joins MIT Forum Advisory Board
January 18, 2013
One of world’s largest manufacturing and supply chain solutions companies will collaborate with board on industry challenges and opportunities.
Also labeled: MIT Forum on Supply Chain Management, Supply chains, Civil and environmental engineering, Engineering Systems, Industry, Special events and guest speakers
Hard times in Chicago
Hard times in Chicago
January 18, 2013
MIT anthropologist’s new book recounts the painful aftermath when steel plants suddenly closed in the American heartland.
Also labeled: Anthropology, Books and authors, Faculty, Humanities, Research, Cities, Policy, Economics, Social sciences, Unemployment, Labor
Mike Molnar to deliver keynote at MIT forum
January 11, 2013
US chief manufacturing officer will discuss President Obama’s proposed manufacturing initiative at MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation.
Also labeled: Supply chains, Civil and environmental engineering, Industry, Special events and guest speakers
Tiny compound semiconductor transistor could challenge silicon’s dominance
Tiny compound semiconductor transistor could challenge silicon’s dominance
December 10, 2012
MIT researchers develop the smallest indium gallium arsenide transistor ever built.
Also labeled: Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Indium gallium arsenide, Microchips, Silicon, Transistors, Microsystems, Faculty, Moore's Law, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Research, Semiconductors, Computer chips, Computing, electronics, Computer science and technology, Electrical engineering and electronics, Microsystems Technology Laboratories
Varanasi selected as outstanding young manufacturing engineer by SME
Varanasi selected as outstanding young manufacturing engineer by SME
November 30, 2012
MIT professor of mechanical engineering is one of just seven recipients of the award this year.
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Faculty, Mechanical engineering, Surface engineering, Materials science, Materials Science and Engineering, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
MIT LGO logs 25 years as a leader in manufacturing and operations
MIT LGO logs 25 years as a leader in manufacturing and operations
October 1, 2012
Also labeled: Education, teaching, academics, Leaders for Global Operations (LGO)
Graves named Engineering Systems Division interim director
Graves named Engineering Systems Division interim director
August 28, 2012
Sloan, ESD and mechanical engineering professor succeeds Sussman.
Also labeled: Administration, Business and management, Education, teaching, academics, Engineering Systems, Faculty, Mechanical engineering
MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation launches Manufacturing Technology Advisory Board; Infosys joins board
July 26, 2012
Leaders from academia and the technology industry will work together to share ideas and plan ways to help transform U.S. manufacturing.
Also labeled: Civil and environmental engineering, Collaboration, Engineering Systems, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Supply chains
Dripping faucets inspire new way of creating structured particles
Dripping faucets inspire new way of creating structured particles
July 18, 2012
Researchers find new method for making spherical particles, from nanoscale to pinhead-sized — including complex beach-ball-like shapes.
Also labeled: Electrical engineering and electronics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Materials science, Nanoparticles, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Research Laboratory of Electronics, Yoel Fink, Drug delivery, Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies, National Science Foundation (NSF)
Economists find evidence for famous hypothesis of ‘comparative advantage’
Economists find evidence for famous hypothesis of ‘comparative advantage’
June 20, 2012
Why do nations trade goods instead of producing more themselves? An old theory, that countries specialize in the products they make well, may be on the money.
Also labeled: Economics, Trade
Robotic assistants may adapt to humans in the factory
Robotic assistants may adapt to humans in the factory
June 12, 2012
New algorithm allows robots and humans to work side by side.
Also labeled: Algorithms, Human-computer interaction, Personal robotics, Robots
Exploding the myths of manufacturing
Exploding the myths of manufacturing
May 10, 2012
MIT conference explores the complex state of an industry showing signs of revival.
Also labeled: Faculty, Future of Manufacturing, Leaders for Global Operations (LGO), MIT presidency, Policy, Production in the Innovation Economy (PIE), Research, Special events and guest speakers, Business and management
The secrets of the system
The secrets of the system
May 3, 2012
MIT’s venerable Beer Game, a table contest, sheds light on the mysteries of manufacturing and the difficulties of running a business.
Also labeled: Future of Manufacturing, Business and management, Education, teaching, academics, Faculty, Students, Systems design, System dynamics
Their own devices
Their own devices
April 18, 2012
MIT’s Medical Electronic Device Realization Center aims to connect microelectronics with new health‑care tools.
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Biomedicine, Electrical engineering and electronics, Faculty, Future of Manufacturing, Health, Health care, Medical devices, Medicine, Research, Staff, Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity (LMP)
Clean energy could lead to scarce materials
Clean energy could lead to scarce materials
April 9, 2012
Rising demand for wind turbines and electric vehicles could strain supplies of some rare earth metals.
Also labeled: Energy, Engineering Systems, Green business, Materials science, Recycling, Sustainability
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Other MIT resources on manufacturing

Leaders for Global Operations (LGO)

LGO is a two-year graduate program for students with an engineering background who plan careers in manufacturing and operations leadership. Students earn an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and an SM from a participating MIT engineering program.
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Production in the Innovation Economy (PIE)

MIT'S PIE seeks to analyze the state of production in the United States and to propose new routes from innovation through manufacturing to jobs and growth in the United States.
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Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity (LMP)

LMP is an interdepartmental laboratory in the School of Engineering devoted to exploring new frontiers in manufacturing.
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President Susan Hockfield

In June, MIT President Susan Hockfield was named co-chair of the White House's new Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP). Read her views on manufacturing: