Manufacturing in the Polytechnic

Manufacturing
in the Polytechnic

Where students are industry ready, day one.

Purdue Polytechnic is committed to persistent innovation in the manufacturing space

Every high-tech industry relies on excellent manufacturing—and this will only become more relevant as Purdue University endeavors to revolutionize the nation's relationship with technology by re-shoring the vital semiconductor industry.  

While the university plays a major part in this effort on the global stage, the next generation’s workforce in manufacturing needs to develop the technological acumen and expertise required to work in the factories of the future. 

That’s where Purdue Polytechnic comes in. The Polytechnic—Purdue’s college for technology—has shaped a one-of-a-kind curriculum for students: it is both wide and deep, with a vast range of interdisciplinary courses applicable across many STEM fields that simultaneously grant students the opportunity to specialize in the latest technologies that manufacturing industries have to offer.  

New innovations are constantly emerging, and from the outset, our state-of-the-art facilities have been an uncontested strength of Purdue Polytechnic. With the dedication of Dudley and Lambertus Halls, which stands as the largest academic facility on Purdue’s campus, Purdue Polytechnic has once again ushered manufacturing curriculum into the future. We've established the nation’s largest Smart Learning Factory, complemented by three additional Smart facilities seamlessly integrated throughout the halls. At these cutting-edge facilities, Polytechnic students don't merely simulate a high-tech, digitally enabled manufacturing environment. They build real products and generate authentic data, mirroring the way top manufacturers globally gather insights about their production.

Between Purdue Polytechnic’s hands-on education method, its state-of-the-art facilities, its world-class faculty and prolific industry partnerships, the college’s manufacturing programs are built to provide Purdue, Indiana, the Nation, and the world with the opportunity to persistently pursue the frontiers of technology. 

 

Manufacturing Majors

At Purdue Polytechnic, our commitment to manufacturing excellence extends far and wide. With over 30 courses specializing in various facets of manufacturing—from smart manufacturing data management to manufacturing integration—our offerings are not just confined to manufacturing-centric majors. They are seamlessly embedded into a wide spectrum of our Polytechnic programs, ensuring students across disciplines are equipped with the manufacturing prowess needed in today's industry. Our curriculum is meticulously crafted to empower students with the knowledge and skills essential for driving innovation in modern-day manufacturing.

Smart Manufacturing Industrial Informatics
Use industrial IoT, AI, machine learning, big data, cloud/edge computing and mixed reality to develop intelligent manufacturing applications.
Robotics Engineering Technology at Purdue University
Combine sensing, computing and actuation to design and program robots for manufacturing, AI, healthcare and other applications.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology degree at Purdue
Focus on the development of the electromechanical products that are everywhere in modern life.
Digital Enterprise Systems at Purdue University
Use 3D models, data standards, visualization, and mixed reality to support design, manufacture and service throughout the product lifecycle.
Automation and Systems Integration Engineering Technology
Find better ways to manufacture products through the production process while ensuring efficient use of personnel and resources.

Research

Purdue Polytechnic is at the forefront of groundbreaking research in manufacturing. Our dedicated faculty and student researchers are continually pushing the boundaries to develop technologies, methodologies, and solutions that drive the future of the industry.

The new Endress+Hauser facility in Greenwood, Ind. (Image provided)

Endress+Hauser, a services and solutions provider for industrial project engineering and Purdue Polytechnic industry partner, is cooperating with Purdue’s Indiana Next Generation...

Elongation tests determine how far the material can be stretched before failing.

Soft actuators, components in mechanical devices that enable movement, are inspired by biological systems but can’t yet replicate the complexity of the human body. Purdue Polytechnic...

Elementary school students learn to execute tasks with a robotic arm much like those found in advanced manufacturing facilities.

Sascha Harrell, director of workforce development and education for Purdue’s Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC), and Purdue Polytechnic’s Greg...

The new Manufacturing Design Laboratory provides new space to explore advanced manufacturing possibilities.

Numerous faculty from Purdue Polytechnic who participate in research and programs at the Indiana Manufacturing Institute will be able to use the new Manufacturing Design Laboratory, a research...

 Our Smart Facility Ecosystem

Our state-of-the-art facilities provide students and researchers with the tools and environment they need to explore, innovate, and excel. From advanced laboratories to cutting-edge equipment, Purdue Polytechnic's manufacturing facilities are the only one of its kind in the nation.

Smart Factory

Smart Factory

Scale model of a smart cyber physical production system (CPPS) for students to design, implement, and develop the full range of Smart Manufacturing competencies

Major Sponsor:  Accenture and Microsoft

 

Smart Foundry

Smart Foundry

Incorporate our sensor-embedded, smart micro-manufacturing facility for metal-casting and small-batch component-making.

Major Sponsor: Caterpillar

 

Industrial IoT Laboratory

Industrial IoT Laboratory

Connect data with AI across wireless networks for remote monitoring, prototyping and testing of embedded applications.

Major Sponsor: Fortinet

 

Intelligent Process Manufacturing Laboratory

Intelligent Process Manufacturing Laboratory

Use IoT to collect real-time data that analyzes databases and develops operational intelligence in manufacturing systems.

Major Sponsor: Endress+Hauser

Our Four-Facility Ecosystem

In addition to the over-arching Learning Factory, the synergetic manufacturing system consists of three partner facilities all linked via networks and data streams for real-time analytics. Each facility supplies a unique education element – such as producing sub-assemblies, products, training or analytics – for inclusion in the overall manufacturing process, thereby creating a supply chain for the Learning Factory.

Smart Factory

Scale model of a smart cyber physical production system (CPPS) for students to design, implement, and develop the full range of Smart Manufacturing competencies

Major Sponsor:  Accenture and Microsoft

 

Smart Foundry

Incorporate our sensor-embedded, smart micro-manufacturing facility for metal-casting and small-batch component-making.

Major Sponsor: Caterpillar

 

The Industrial IoT Laboratory

Connect data with AI across wireless networks for remote monitoring, prototyping and testing of embedded applications.

Major Sponsor: Fortinet

 

Continuous Process Manufacturing Laboratory

Use IoT to collect real-time data that analyzes databases and develops operational intelligence in manufacturing systems.

Major Sponsor: Endress+Hauser

  Our strength lies in our people. From our dedicated faculty and driven students to our accomplished alumni, each contributes uniquely to our legacy in manufacturing. While our team brings depth and passion to education and research, our alumni amplify our reputation, leading innovations and driving industry change. Together, they position Purdue Polytechnic at the pinnacle of manufacturing excellence.

Ronald Baysinger Alumni Profile
“As a leader with a global automation products manufacturer, I can say that my entire career has been in some way connected to my degree, which allows me to guide discussions and provide direction to help these teams be more successful.”
Ronald Baysinger
Vice President at Automation24, Purdue Polytechnic Alumni

 Partners

Collaboration fuels innovation. At Purdue Polytechnic, our partnerships with industry leaders have been pivotal. They've enriched our facilities, spurred new programs, and broadened our research scope. This synergy has amplified student engagement, upskilled professionals, and driven innovation, firmly positioning Purdue Polytechnic at the cutting edge of manufacturing education and research.

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