--- title: The Curve | An online learning blog for professionals, from MIT | Engineering (2) description: Engineering | An online learning blog for professionals, from MIT (2) --- [![OL_sub-brand_lockup_two-line_rgb_black-ol](https://curve.mit.edu/hubfs/OL_sub-brand_lockup_two-line_rgb_black-ol.png)](https://openlearning.mit.edu/courses-programs?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=curve-blog&utm_campaign=curve-blog&utm_content=curve-blog-logo) - [The Curve - Home](https://curve.mit.edu) [Courses](https://xpro.mit.edu/catalog/) [Create Account](https://xpro.mit.edu/create-account/) [Sign in](https://xpro.mit.edu/signin/) - Categories - Follow Us [Subscribe](https://learn-xpro.mit.edu/the-curve-subscribe) - [Artificial Intelligence](https://curve.mit.edu/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [Data Science](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Data-Science) - [Engineering](https://curve.mit.edu/tag/engineering/page/blog/topic/Engineering) - [Entrepreneurship](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Entrepreneurship) - [Technology Insider](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Technology-Insider) - [Leadership](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Leadership) - [Manufacturing](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Manufacturing) - [MIT Bootcamps](https://curve.mit.edu/tag/engineering/page/blog/topic/MIT-Bootcamps) - [MIT Open Learning](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/MIT-Open-Learning) - [MITx MicroMasters Programs](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/MITx-MicroMasters-Programs) - [Online Education](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Online-Education) - [Professional Development](https://curve.mit.edu/tag/engineering/page/blog/topic/Professional-Development) - [Quantum Computing](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Quantum-Computing) - - The Curve – MIT An online learning blog for professionals, from MIT Subscribe - Categories - [Artificial Intelligence](https://curve.mit.edu/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [Data Science](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Data-Science) - [Engineering](https://curve.mit.edu/tag/engineering/page/blog/topic/Engineering) - [Entrepreneurship](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Entrepreneurship) - [Technology Insider](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Technology-Insider) - [Leadership](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Leadership) - [Manufacturing](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Manufacturing) - [MIT Bootcamps](https://curve.mit.edu/tag/engineering/page/blog/topic/MIT-Bootcamps) - [MIT Open Learning](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/MIT-Open-Learning) - [MITx MicroMasters Programs](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/MITx-MicroMasters-Programs) - [Online Education](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Online-Education) - [Professional Development](https://curve.mit.edu/tag/engineering/page/blog/topic/Professional-Development) - [Quantum Computing](https://curve.mit.edu/blog/topic/Quantum-Computing) - Follow Us - - - [Subscribe](https://learn-xpro.mit.edu/the-curve-subscribe) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://curve.mit.edu/mit-professor-john-hart-trajectory-of-additive-manufacturing) [Technology Insider](https://curve.mit.edu/topic/technology-insider) | [Online Education](https://curve.mit.edu/topic/online-education) | [Professional Development](https://curve.mit.edu/topic/professional-development) | [Manufacturing](https://curve.mit.edu/topic/manufacturing) | [Engineering](https://curve.mit.edu/topic/engineering) ## [Watch MIT Professor John Hart Discuss The Trajectory of Additive Manufacturing](https://curve.mit.edu/mit-professor-john-hart-trajectory-of-additive-manufacturing) By: [MIT xPRO](https://curve.mit.edu/author/mit-xpro) | January 14th, 2022 **1 Minute Read** If you are interested in an MIT xPRO course or program, but aren't sure whether its right for you, attending a free informational webinar might help your decision-making process. 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In a recent webinar, Dr. Chris Caplice, Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and Dr. Bruce Cameron, Director of MIT's System Architecture Lab, discussed how the pandemic called attention to the interconnectedness of supply chains and the value of a systems thinking approach for professionals working in supply chain design and management. 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These virtual presentations detail the ins-and-outs of MIT xPRO's courses and programs and cover special topics in emerging technology and workforce education. Join MIT instructors to explore topics like systems thinking, supply chain management, additive manufacturing, machine learning, and more in these upcoming webinars:. 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A recent survey of professionals who earned Architecture and Systems Engineering certificates from MIT xPRO illustrates how learning online can result in major career advancement. 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The good news is that it only takes an hour to gain new insights from MIT faculty on the latest topics in emerging technology and workforce learning. 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If you’re looking to learn emerging technologies or prepare your workforce for digital transformation an informational webinar can help you explore the content, structure, and learning outcomes of a prospective online course. Explore online courses and programs in topics like additive manufacturing, leadership, machine learning, negotiation, systems engineering, and quantum computing. Register to view any of the MIT-faculty led on-demand webinars below. [Read More](https://curve.mit.edu/webinars-discover-your-next-online-course) Share - Close - - - - - [mailto:?body=https://curve.mit.edu/webinars-discover-your-next-online-course](mailto:?body=https://curve.mit.edu/webinars-discover-your-next-online-course) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://curve.mit.edu/how-has-auto-manufacturing-changed-since-ford-vs.-ferrari) [Manufacturing](https://curve.mit.edu/topic/manufacturing) | [Engineering](https://curve.mit.edu/topic/engineering) ## [How Has Auto Manufacturing Changed Since “Ford vs. Ferrari”?](https://curve.mit.edu/how-has-auto-manufacturing-changed-since-ford-vs.-ferrari) By: [MIT xPRO](https://curve.mit.edu/author/mit-xpro) | March 18th, 2020 **4 Minute Read** In the mid-1960s, Ford Motor Company had an audacious plan: not only to enter the professional car racing circuit, but to defeat Italy’s Ferrari racing powerhouse. To achieve that goal at 24 Hours at LeMans, the most prestigious European endurance race, Ford hired two American racing legends, Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles. This story is captured in the current Oscar-nominated movie, Ford vs. Ferrari. 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To keep up with the rapid pace of change in the industry, the 116-year-old auto giant has had to make significant shifts in its portfolio of vehicles – eschewing the sedan in North America, while launching new SUVs and crossovers. New variants and features have required a more rigorous systematic approach across all engineering functions. To improve efficiency, lower variable costs, and reduce error as it launched a new portfolio of products, Ford improved its Systems Engineering (SE) approach in three key ways: [Read More](https://curve.mit.edu/ford-improved-its-systems-engineering-approach) Share - Close - - - - - [mailto:?body=https://curve.mit.edu/ford-improved-its-systems-engineering-approach](mailto:?body=https://curve.mit.edu/ford-improved-its-systems-engineering-approach) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://curve.mit.edu/a-leadership-lesson-from-the-toyota-factory-line) [Leadership](https://curve.mit.edu/topic/leadership) | [Engineering](https://curve.mit.edu/topic/engineering) ## [Strategy Lessons from the Toyota Factory Line](https://curve.mit.edu/a-leadership-lesson-from-the-toyota-factory-line) By: [MIT xPRO](https://curve.mit.edu/author/mit-xpro) | September 26th, 2019 **2 Minute Read** Professionals are under more pressure than ever to drive complex projects under high-pressure conditions, as organizations increasingly opt to ditch traditionally siloed structures in favor of a “Dynamic Work Design” approach. 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