effects of maximum materialcondition or least material condition in GD&T; Fuehne [7] simulated industrial environmentwhen maintaining the metrology laboratory at 20 ± 0.5 °C and < 50% humidity. The instructorrequested students to build solid models using a CAD software, 3D-print the parts, and thencomplete with GD&T measurement before writing an inspection report. Hewerdine et al. [8]combined a visual method and hands-on activities to teach GD&T. By printing a defectivecomponent for inspection in different ways, the effect of datum selections can be seen whenmapping measured data points on to the model. Although 3D-printed components had been usedby many educators to teach GD&T concepts, the applying of GD&T to parts
Colorado Boulder. Scott’s research relates to accessible and inexpensive engineering equipment for laboratory education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Teaching Industrial Control with Open-Source SoftwareAbstractThis paper presents an innovative approach to teaching Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)using open-source software and low-cost hardware in an engineering curriculum. The OpenPLCsoftware and a variety of affordable hardware platforms, such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi, areemployed to provide students with hands-on experience in programming PLCs. Theincorporation of PLC content in the second year of the curriculum prepares students for summerinternships, better satisfying
Paper ID #38816Design and Evaluation of Modules to Teach PLC Interfacing ConceptsDr. Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution and a member of the Graduate Faculty at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. His research interests include automation, robotics, cyber-manufacturing and Industry 4.0; optical/infrared imaging and instrumentation; micro/nano manufacturing; and design of technology for engineering ed- ucation. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M
Manufacturing CourseAbstractHands-on learning is the core of Engineering Technology programs, and a high number of thecourses is taught with the laboratory sections. This paper presents the service learning basedenhancements made in one of the Engineering Technology courses. Course students learnmanufacturing the complex machined workpieces using the G-code simulators. Teaching theapplied milling and turning practices is the main deliverable of the course with a required termproject which is focused to service learning concept. Student teams formed in the middle of thesemester design, simulate, and machine a functional service learning product using thedepartmental computers, simulators, and CNC machines for their project. The feedback providedby the
, andengineers to constantly innovate new product manufacturing strategies in reducing productdevelopment cost and time. Contemporary manufacturers have the option of selecting optimumtechnologies or processes to suit their manufacturing environment. Fast paced transformations inEngineering Technology (ET) field require new and enhanced learning and teaching strategies inengineering technology curriculum. More than ever, the educational advance is leaning towardsmeeting the demands of industrial world. Engineering Technology curricula needs to adapt tonovel technologies and modern tools by enabling students to acquire meaningful and relevantpractices. Laboratory activities should be incorporated into dry-lectured courses, being vital to ETprograms
material consists of a wide array of content ranging from e-books and lecture videos tofully immersive virtual environments of laboratories and workshops [5-11].In preparing students for their future career, virtual reality experiences and hands-on training is animportant part of their education. VR research projects and laboratories are excellent teaching aidsfor providing students with opportunities to implement the theory they learn in class. Educatingthe younger generations about sustainable and clean energy sources is vital to living in a clean andbright environment in the future [12-14]. Design tasks were performed by teams of students in theengineering and engineering technology programs after completing the same prerequisites. Eachteam was
wireless connections to machines; (LO3) identifyingproper sensors for measurement of desired data; (LO4) implementing data analytics and machinelearning tools for extraction of desired information; and (LO5) demonstrating personal andprofessional development in communication and management in the context of smartmanufacturing. The course was coupled with laboratory reports, written reports, and oralpresentations to achieve these objectives and capture evidence of students' learning and skillsdevelopment.Of particular relevance for this course was the integration of ELT principles to coordinate andorchestrate the laboratory assignments that built the necessary skills and practices so studentswould successfully complete their semester-long projects
haveshown, using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), that the size of the particles in the weldednugget are much smaller for the samples with SiC powder than the samples without the powder[4,6]. The finer grains in the Al-Fe-SiC composites impeded the formation of new dislocations inthe materials, causing the strength of the material to increase. This is the same mechanism for theincrease in hardness. In most engineering laboratories, an SEM will not be used for more basiclabs, but many classes teach about the use and purpose of the SEM. However, teaching studentsabout what they should expect to observe when using an SEM is just as important, such as grainsizes and IMC layers, and how they are expected to affect mechanical properties
Photonics ManufacturingEducation,” in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, vol.65(1), pp. 1464-1465, 2021; doi: 10.1177/1071181321651251[19] S. Serna, N. Hidalgo, J. Tjan, K. McComber, L.C. Kimerling, E. Verlage, J. Diop, J. Hu, S.Saini, A. Agarwal, G. Gagnon, S. Preble, G. Howland, M. van Niekerk, J. Steidle, K. Mcnulty, J.Cardenas, M. Song, M. Popović, A. Khilo, P. Nagarkar, F. Vazehgoo, I. Moskowitz, G. Gu, C.Schnitzer, E. Deveney, T. Kling, D. Petkie, and J. Longacre, “A modular laboratory curriculumfor teaching integrated photonics to students with diverse backgrounds,” Fifteenth Conference onEducation and Training in Optics and Photonics: ETOP 2019, Québec City, P.Q., Canada, May21-24, 2019, ETOP 2019 Papers
. The evaluated class consisted of mixed instruction, comprisedof laboratory sections focusing on the use of CAD software to design machine components andhands-on sessions teaching the use of conventional machine tools to fabricate said parts [19].Course synopsis and learning objectives are presented in Table 1.Table 1. Details concerning the course subject to student evaluation [19] Course name and code Engineering Design Tools MECE-104 Synopsis This course combines the elements of Design process, Computer Aided Design (CAD), and Machine Shop Fabrication in the context of a design/build/test project
discusses onesuch course.This paper continues by providing a brief literature review. It then discusses the substance of thecourse, followed by a discussion of a textbook on shipbuilding, repair and conversion. The useof guest lecturers is discussed, and student survey data is reviewed. Finally, conclusions aredrawn, and acknowledgements are made.Literature ReviewThe author completed a diligent attempt to review the literature on engineering education inshipbuilding. The google scholar tool was used with search terms including “shipbuilding” and“teaching” or “learning” or “education.” Only a limited number of relevant articles resulted,with most focusing on teaching a single topic or using a specific method.Examples in published information
students and graduate students (lab projectmodule): This module will develop students an ability of formulating standard operatingprocedure (SOP) and facilitating the SOP to new standard, if there is no standard dealing with aspecific AM project. A project in a laboratory class will be used to cover the topics on AMlightweight part design, manufacturing, and testing. Students will design lightweight part (suchas lattice or topology optimized structure), practice fabricating AM parts, and performmechanical testing of the AM lightweight parts, using the AM laboratory. Due to the geometricalcharacteristics, AM lightweight part requires specific test protocols to develop an appropriatedatabase of engineering design properties, including specimen
laboratories, project- based learning, and practicum-based assessment. Dr. Ertekin serves as the faculty advisor for the student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (S058) and is a member of the College’s Undergradu- ate Curriculum Committee. Involved in research, Ertekin has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), private foundations, and industry. His research has focused on the improvement of manufacturing laboratories and curricula and the adoption of process simulation into machining and addi- tive manufacturing practices. His areas of expertise are in CAD/CAM, manufacturing processes, machine and process design with CAE methods, additive and subtractive manufacturing, quality control
professor and was promoted in 2012 to associate professor. He has over 25 combined years of increasing responsibilities in industry and in academia, in-cluding at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a telecommunications technology arm of the Indian government, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), Bangalore, and Villanova University, PA. Nathan received his BS from the University of Mysore, a postgraduate diploma from the Indian Institute of Science, an MS from Louisiana State University, and a PhD from Drexel University. He worked in electronic packaging in C-DOT and then as a scientific assistant in the robotics laboratory at IISc. in Bangalore, India, and as a postdoc at the University of Pennsylvania in
The University of Louisville. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering form The State University of New York at Binghamton.Prof. Hui Yang Dr. Hui Yang is a Professor in the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Dr. Yang’s research interests focus on sensor-based modeling and analysis of comple ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Exploring Magic Interactions for Collaboration in Virtual Reality Learning FactoryAbstractA hands-on curriculum that blends theory and practical skills is essential to teach manufacturing.An integral
Paper ID #39232Development of a SimEvents Model for Printed Circuit Board (PCB)Assembly ProcessesSiqin Dong, Old Dominion UniversityDr. Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University Dr. Tomovic received BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Belgrade, MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan. Dr. Tomovic is Professor of Engineering Technology, and Mechanical and AerDr. Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University Dr. Krishnanand Kaipa is an Assistant Professor and director of the Collaborative Robotics and Adaptive Machines (CRAM) Laboratory in the Department of
Paper ID #38814Preparing the manufacturing workforce for Industry 4.0 technologyimplementationDr. Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Indus- trial Distribution and a member of the Graduate Faculty at Texas A&M University. His research interests include automation, robotics, cyber-manufacturing and Industry 4.0; optical/infrared imaging and instru- mentation; micro/nano manufacturing; and design of technology for engineering education. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M University