RESEARCH @ MIT MECHE
Design, Manufacturing, and Product Development
Design and Manufacturing
In the Design research area, everything from a steam turbine to a gaming console is conceived, designed, fabricated, assembled, and delivered by an engineer who understands design, manufacturing, sustainability, and the supply chain.
Research Includes: Precision and machine design, product design and development, environment and sustainability, information and sensing, manufacturing process, and systems.
Design And Manufacturing News + Media
Design And Manufacturing Lab Spotlight
Visit our Design And Manufacturing lab sites to learn more about our faculty’s research projects.
Meet Some of Our Faculty Working On Design And Manufacturing Challenges
MechE faculty are passionate, out-of-the-box thinkers who love to get their hands dirty.
Selected Course Offerings in Design And Manufacturing
Learn About the Impact of Our Design Research
Research areas in MechE are guidelines, not boundaries. Our faculty partner across disciplines to address the grand challenges of today and tomorrow, collaborating with researchers in MechE, MIT, industry, and beyond.