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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Innovations in Textile Engineering: Fibers, Yarns, Nonwovens, & More

Massachusetts Institute of Technology via MITx Online

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An overview of engineering, manufacturing, and innovation principles used in textile production, this course will teach you to hierarchically design fiber-based smart materials and products and to craft utility patent applications to protect your inventions.

Syllabus

  • Learn the major stages of fiber/textile manufacture and industrial and academic fiber/textile testing standards
  • Review the history of innovation and intellectual property protection through the lens of textile industry
  • Select a fiber/yarn type, a fabric structure, and a manufacturing process for your research project or a commercial product
  • Practice implementing hierarchical and bio-inspired engineering principles
  • Evaluate the risks of resource competition, environmental footprint, and product sustainability
  • Gain hands-on experience in crafting a patent application

Taught by

Svetlana Boriskina and Ikra Shuvo

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