DMD-Lab prepares students, professionals, and partners for the future of intelligent manufacturing and distribution.
We train people to design, build, measure, analyze, and improve real systems.
Training Philosophy
Learning in DMD-Lab is hands-on, research-driven, and industry-connected.
Students and professionals learn by working with real equipment, real data, real projects, and real technical challenges.
Student Research Training
DMD-Lab supports graduate mentoring, undergraduate research, capstone projects, and sponsor-aligned research experiences.
Students build skills in experimentation, modeling, materials characterization, additive manufacturing, data analysis, technical writing, and professional communication.
Courses Connected to DMD-Lab
MMET 301: Mechanical Power Transmission
Hands-on learning in mechanical systems, power transmission components, analysis, selection, and industry-style lab reporting.
IDIS 450: Analytics for Distribution Operations
Applied training in data analytics, KPIs, forecasting, inventory decisions, and distribution operations.
Industry and Professional Training
DMD-Lab supports industry short courses, applied workshops, additive manufacturing training, 3D printing education, Lean distribution, and technical workforce development.
Workforce Development
We connect research, teaching, outreach, and industry needs to prepare talent for advanced manufacturing, smart distribution, and data-driven operations.
Explore Training Programs
Lean Distribution Excellence Consortium (LDEC)
Industry-focused training and applied research for Lean distribution, operational excellence, and workforce development.
Mastering Advanced 3D Printing Certificate (MA3D)
Hands-on training in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, design, materials, troubleshooting, and practical application.
Learn With DMD-Lab
Join a training environment built around research, practice, innovation, and real-world impact.