Computational Fabrication for Makers and Engineers

Formally designated computational fabrication, 6.807 provides a broad overview of both hardware and software for additive manufacturing. This class aims to develop future engineers who have interdisciplinary knowledge, balancing both computational and physical perspectives. This is accomplished by having programming assignments, complementary hands-on labs, and open- ended group projects. We request the funds for purchasing new additive manufacturing hardware that supports a broad material set and an open-source software architecture. Using these new capabilities, the students will be able to design new computational tools for additive manufacturing and explore a variety of applications at the forefront of education and research.