Innovative Desktop Manufacturing Education Initiative Launched

April 4, 2025 - 10:30

A group of seven undergraduate students from Tecnológico de Monterrey is pioneering a project aimed at revolutionizing hands-on manufacturing education. They are collaborating with peers from MIT to develop low-cost desktop fiber-extrusion devices, known as FrEDs. This initiative is taking place within a unique educational environment dubbed the FrED Factory, which serves as a practical lab for teaching and learning.

The FrED Factory is designed to make manufacturing education more accessible to students by providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to create these innovative devices. By focusing on low-cost solutions, the project aims to democratize access to advanced manufacturing techniques, enabling more students to engage in practical, hands-on learning experiences.

This collaborative effort not only enhances the educational experience for the students involved but also fosters innovation in the field of manufacturing. As they work together, the students are poised to make significant contributions to the future of manufacturing education and technology.