Prototyping to Full Production

Scholars will learn about the tools of additive and advanced manufacturing: 3D printing, powder and casting processes, advanced polymer processing approaches, and more. You will then apply this knowledge to specific projects: aerospace, electronics, automotive, energy, healthcare, or any other domain in which you have an interest. Along the way, you will discover how to scale up materials-intensive manufacturing enterprises from prototyping to full production. 

Energy with little to no CO2 or greenhouse emissions

Energy-focused subjects look at any sources of energy storage, conversion, transmission, and production which produce little to no CO2 or greenhouse emissions, and at best actually reduce them. This includes wind, solar, hydropower, nuclear fission & fusion, electric vehicles, gas with carbon sequestration, the hydrogen economy (fuel cells), and grid-scale energy storage.

Learn About New Manufacturing Processes and Equipment which..

●  Let engineers prototype new materials and/or processes● Let manufacturers produce parts with close to near net shape, with a focus on additive manufacturing and related processes (i.e. printing or powder-based methods; including metals, polymers, and cements, etc.).● Enable adaptive production (highly responsive) that can manufacture products and use processes with improved performance● Allow engineers to understand the systems implications of changes within advanced manufacturing processes

An Urgent Challenge

Every nation on earth except one recently affirmed their willingness to decrease CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions, recognizing the issues and challenges facing the creation of a new, ultra-clean baseload energy generation system for developed and developing nations.

Scholars in this Thread Will..

●  Study the fundamentals that govern the performance of materials used in various manufacturing processes and the transport phenomena associated with using them●  Learn the design methods, machine controls, and the application of advanced processes to meet industry needs● Develop and implement novel and scalable manufacturing processes that meet fundamental thermodynamics, mechanics, and design constraints● Acquire the ability to address the challenges of new manufacturing processes, including automation, process control, near net shape processing, and rapid prototyping

Explore the Technical, Economic and Societal Aspects of Renewable Energy

The CSS thread will prepare you to fully participate and lead in the creation of the world’s truly low-carbon grids and systems. You will receive a solid foundation in the technical, economic, and societal aspects of low-carbon energy generation and distribution.