Northwestern’s MADE program unites design thinking, advanced manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. Students iterate prototypes in metal, polymer, and bio-composite with CNC mills, hybrid 3-D printers, and robotic assembly cells. Courses in sustainable materials, supply-chain strategy, and UX research prepare majors to launch market-ready products through the Garage startup incubator or corporate co-ops with IDEO and Tesla.
Design a flat-pack emergency shelter using recycled PET honeycomb panels
Develop a bioplastic phone case optimized for injection-mold cycle time
Create an IoT-enabled smart-toolbox tracking inventory with RFID
Analyze additive-manufacturing topology optimization for aerospace brackets
Prototype a modular e-bike battery with swappable pouch cells
Test biodegradable coffee-cup linings for heat resistance and compostability
Build a closed-loop supply model for 3-D printed orthopedic implants
Design a biomimetic drone frame inspired by bird bone lattice structures
Evaluate human-robot collaboration efficiency on a microfactory line
Develop a color-changing wearable patch monitoring UV exposure
Implement AR work instructions reducing assembly errors in low-literacy settings
Assess cradle-to-cradle impacts of algae-derived fiberglass replacements
Create a subscription-based circular system for children’s furniture reuse
Prototype a solar-thermal 3-D printer for off-grid manufacturing
Map global supply-risk indices for rare-earth magnets in motor production
Prototype, produce, and launch transformative products with Northwestern MADE.
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