Boosting rocket reliability at the material level

Zack Cordero’s research focuses on extending the lifespan of reusable rockets, while simultaneously reducing the risk of catastrophic failure.

Eric Brown | MIT Industrial Liaison Program • mit
Nov. 28, 2023 ~13 min

Turning a circle into a square is possible with this kirigami-inspired formula

A study inspired by the Japanese paper-cutting art provides a blueprint for designing shape-shifting materials and devices.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
June 1, 2023 ~8 min


Using artificial intelligence to control digital manufacturing

Researchers train a machine-learning model to monitor and adjust the 3D printing process to correct errors in real-time.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 2, 2022 ~8 min

Invisible machine-readable labels that identify and track objects

An MIT team develops 3D-printed tags to classify and store data on physical objects.

Steve Nadis | MIT CSAIL • mit
Jan. 28, 2022 ~7 min

Smart laser cutter system detects different materials

“SensiCut,” a smart material-sensing platform for laser cutters, can differentiate between 30 materials commonly found in makerspaces and workshops.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
Aug. 19, 2021 ~5 min

Computer-aided knitting

New research from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory uses machine learning to customize clothing designs.

Rachel Gordon | CSAIL • mit
Aug. 6, 2019 ~7 min

MIT-Boeing educational collaboration aims to scale learning in additive manufacturing | MIT News

New online course will enable professionals to invent and implement innovative 3-D-printing applications.

MIT Open Learning • mit
April 12, 2018 ~6 min

Soft robotic fish swims alongside real ones in coral reefs | MIT News

Made of silicone rubber, CSAIL’s “SoFi” could enable a closer study of aquatic life.

Adam Conner-Simons | CSAIL • mit
March 21, 2018 ~6 min


New 3-D printer is 10 times faster than commercial counterparts | MIT News

New design may open new opportunities for 3-D-printing technology.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 29, 2017 ~7 min

Designing for 3-D printing | MIT News

“Foundry” tool from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab lets you design a wide range of multi-material 3-D-printed objects.

Rachel Gordon | CSAIL • mit
Oct. 11, 2016 ~6 min

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