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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Jaby Mohammed, Illinois State University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Capstone Project: Development of FDM 3D Printer Tool for Industrial RobotThis paper (poster) presents the organization of the course, as well as the goals and outcomes ofthe project as they relate to the course and program objectives. The paper also provides a detailedoverview of the first-phase prototypes designed by undergraduate students in an engineeringtechnology (ET) capstone course. Opportunities for future development and next steps are alsodiscussed.IntroductionWhile additive manufacturing, such as polymer 3D printing, has seen a recent surge in popularityin industrial robotics [1-3], there is a considerable gap in the literature for practitioners

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 8

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu, Drexel University; Richard Y Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Paper ID #48437Industry sponsored Capstone Project for Smart Manufacturing and Industry4.0Dr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University Yalcin Ertekin, Ph.D., CMfgE, CQE is a clinical professor in the College of Engineering, Department of Engineering Leadership and Society at Drexel University, Philadelphia, and serves as the Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Studies for the Engineering Technology program. He received his BS degree from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey, an MSc in Production Management from the University of Istanbul, an MS in Engineering Management, and an MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gimantha N Perera, University of Arizona; Hannah Budinoff, The University of Arizona; DAVID MANFORD, The University of Arizona

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

better align with senior design. Negative ratings (-5 to -1) were primarily from students taking the classconcurrently with senior design. They expressed frustration over the added burden and believed the classwould be more beneficial if taken earlier in their academic careers. Additionally, juniors who had not yettaken senior design (score 0) were unsure of the course’s utility in preparing them for it.Table 2: Structured bipolar ladder scores rating students' willingness to take risks,perceived innovativeness, confidence when executing ideas, perceived value of tours, andperceived value add to their senior capstone project as a result of this course

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenton Blane Fillingim, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Lauren Heinrich, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Ashley Gannon, Oak Ridge National Lab; Thomas Feldhausen, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

intuitive understanding of additive toolpath strategy performance which isnot well-represented in current training practices, leading to programming delays that often runover the estimated project timelines. Therefore, this study aims to understand how to better equipCAM users through communicating the CAM strategy impact on parts in a convergent DEDprocess. CAM users, inexperienced with DED process development, were placed within operatorenvironments to promote increased cognitive and affective mental processes. Participants took partin four modules overviewing DED convergent manufacturing through in-depth system overviews,visual presentations, and hands-on part production and judgement. Post-survey feedback includesself-reported confidence to