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## [Why You Should Learn about Additive Manufacturing from MIT](https://curve.mit.edu/learn-additive-manufacturing-mit)

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 By: [MIT xPRO](https://curve.mit.edu/author/mit-xpro) | April 15th, 2024   
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Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing the way products are designed, produced, and serviced in industries ranging from aerospace to automotive to healthcare.

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## [Additive Manufacturing Is Disrupting Healthcare—Are You Ready?](https://curve.mit.edu/additive-manufacturing-disrupting-healthcare)

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 By: [MIT xPRO](https://curve.mit.edu/author/mit-xpro) | January 31st, 2024   
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Once used primarily for prototypes and research and development applications, additive manufacturing (known more commonly as 3D printing or industrial 3D printing) is increasingly being used for end-use parts.

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## [MIT Professor John Hart Discusses Additive Manufacturing with Financial Times](https://curve.mit.edu/mit-professor-john-hart-discusses-additive-manufacturing-with-financial-times)

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 By: [MIT xPRO](https://curve.mit.edu/author/mit-xpro) | September 6th, 2023   
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Are you considering enrolling in MIT xPRO’s additive manufacturing course? Don’t miss the chance to hear Professor John Hart, lead instructor of the course, discussing the implications of additive manufacturing with Financial Times global business columnist Rana Foroohar.

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## [How Systems Engineering Helped Whirlpool Become a Global Powerhouse](https://curve.mit.edu/systems-engineering-helped-whirlpool-become-global-powerhouse)

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A lead home appliance manufacturer reduced complexity and costs to solidify its role as a modern, global engineering organization. How did the company accomplish this ambitious goal?

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## [Ask an MIT Professor: What Is Additive Manufacturing and Why Is It Important?](https://curve.mit.edu/ask-an-mit-professor-what-is-additive-manufacturing-and-why-is-it-important)

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 By: [MIT xPRO](https://curve.mit.edu/author/mit-xpro) | March 15th, 2023   
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Additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) is transforming how products are designed, produced, and serviced, offering breakthrough performance and unparalleled flexibility across industries. However, as with many innovative technologies, knowledge is one of the greatest barriers to broader adoption.

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## [Ask an MIT Professor: How to Prepare for the Factory of the Future](https://curve.mit.edu/ask-an-mit-professor-factory-of-the-future)

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 By: [MIT xPRO](https://curve.mit.edu/author/mit-xpro) | October 25th, 2022   
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When it comes to preparing for the factory of the future, there’s no better time than the present.

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 By: [MIT Open Learning](https://curve.mit.edu/author/mit-open-learning) | March 2nd, 2022   
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Our world runs on increasingly complex and interrelated systems. Approaching problems in technical environments from a systems perspective is an essential skill for many professionals, as organizations look to drive and optimize complex projects under high-pressure conditions.

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## [Watch MIT Professor John Hart Discuss The Trajectory of Additive Manufacturing](https://curve.mit.edu/mit-professor-john-hart-trajectory-of-additive-manufacturing)

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 By: [MIT xPRO](https://curve.mit.edu/author/mit-xpro) | January 14th, 2022   
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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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 By: [MIT xPRO](https://curve.mit.edu/author/mit-xpro) | August 2nd, 2021   
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Did you know that MIT xPRO hosts free live webinars and Q&As, led by MIT faculty and instructors? 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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## [From Promotions to Patents: Survey Reveals Career Impact of MIT xPRO’s Online Additive Manufacturing Certificate](https://curve.mit.edu/survey-career-impact-of-additive-certificate)

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 By: [MIT xPRO](https://curve.mit.edu/author/mit-xpro) | May 3rd, 2021   
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A recent survey of professionals who earned a professional certificate in Additive Manufacturing (AM) from MIT xPRO illustrates how learning online can result in career improvements.

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