The Learning Factory
The Learning Factory has a new home in the new Engineering Design and Innovation Building. Take an aerial view to check out this awesome new facility!
Location, Hours, and Access
The Learning Factory is a hands-on facility for engineering students to use in conjunction with capstone design and other courses, as well as research projects and student organizations. The Learning Factory provides modern design, prototyping, and manufacturing facilities, including machining (CNC and manual), 3D printing, welding, metrology, and CAD/CAM.
The Learning Factory provides a University-Industry partnership where student design projects benefit clients and industrial sponsors interact with students and faculty to help us create world-class engineers and make a significant difference in engineering education at Penn State. Since its inception, the Learning Factory has completed more than 2,752 projects for more than 620 different sponsors, and nearly 13,000 engineering students at Penn State University Park participated in such a project.
Teams of engineering students tackle real-world problems sponsored by clients, challenging students to apply the knowledge and tools acquired during their undergraduate education to help solve engineering problems. The Learning Factory provides a unique opportunity for industry sponsors to partner with Penn State to help educate the next generation of World Class Engineers using state-of-the-art facilities for design, prototyping, and fabrication.
- Become a Corporate Sponsor
- Student Safety & Training Policies
- Typical Semester Timeline
- Past Projects and Virtual Showcases
Upcoming Events
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Lifecasting with Artist in Residence Danielle
- Learn the basics of lifecasting and produce a replica of your hands as a decorative bowl.
- Thursday, September 28, 2023
- 6:00 p.m.
- First floor of the Engineering Design and Innovation Building (EDI)
- Limited spots available to the first 20 signups.
- RSVP here: Sign Up
- Fall 2023 Capstone Project Showcase Event
Tuesday, December 5
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bryce Jordan Center (Arena)
Submit a Project
- Project submissions for spring 2024 are being accepted through December 8. Receive a $250 discount if you submit by November 17.
- Click here to details. Contact Jesse Torba at 814-863-1229 or jjt5008@psu.edu with questions or to discuss a project.
