Conference Session

Government Policy, Manufacturing Education, and Certification

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald J. Bennett F.ASEE, F.ABET P.E., Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Elaine R. Millam

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Manufacturing

, wedecided to step up to the challenge of shaping courses and key experiences that would develophighly competent technical leaders.We created and delivered a series of leadership courses for graduate students in our School ofEngineering with excellent results, and have reported on these in several previous articles(Millam and Bennett 2004, 2011c,d), (Bennett and Millam 2011a,b) and a book (Bennett andMillam 2012). In the course of this work, we felt a strong need to find out what otherengineering schools and universities were doing to ensure their graduates were fluent in theirunderstanding and practice of leadership. Our research, utilizing a simple survey of deans ofengineering schools, was designed to determine how widespread the interest was in

Conference Session

Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guanghsu A. Chang, Minnesota State University, Mankato; William R. Peterson, WRP Associates

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Manufacturing

efficient the design.In recent years, there is a constantly growing need for manufacturing engineers possessing bothdesign and manufacturing knowledge [1,2,3]. Shortages of design expertise and manufacturingexperience often result in an unacceptable level of assemblability and manufacturability ofproduct design [6,7]. Unfortunately, best manufacturing practices and design expertise are hardto disseminate to designers. In order to effectively disseminate and reuse this valuableknowledge, design and manufacturing departments need quantitative feedback mechanisms toimprove communication between these two departments. Design for assembly (DFA) provides aquantitative method for evaluating the cost and assemblability of the design during the designstage

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education for Emerging Technologies and Competitiveness

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Firasath Ahmed Syed, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Manufacturing

. Page 25.1063.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Preparing to Use Rapid Prototyping: Lessons Learned from Design and Manufacturing ProjectsAbstractRapid prototyping (RP), also known as 3D Printing, has gained an important role in engineeringeducation. It can be used to fabricate mechanical designs in a timely manner and hence is usefulfor design and manufacturing courses. In fact, many higher education institutions now have RPmachines for research and teaching. Current literature reports that involving RP in design andmanufacturing courses can significantly enhance active learning by providing quick and directfeedback on their designs via prototypes. In some cases

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Ronald J. Bennett Ph.D., Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University; Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; V. Raju, VIT University; Winston F. Erevelles, St.Mary's University; Phil Waldrop, Georgia Southern University

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-4210: THE FOUR PILLARS OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEER-ING: WHAT ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES SHOULDKNOW ABOUT MANUFACTURINGProf. Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton Robert L. Mott is Professor Emeritus of engineering technology at the University of Dayton, member of the Steering Committee of the SME Manufacturing Education & Research Community, Senior Staff of the NSF-sponsored National Center for Manufacturing Education, author of four textbooks in the mechanical engineering technology field, and a Fellow of ASEE.Prof. Ronald J. Bennett Ph.D., Univeristy of Saint Thomas Ronald J. Bennett holds the Honeywell Chair in Global Technology Management in the School of Engi- neering at the University of St

Conference Session

Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

arguments see your text. (Excel’s DB function makes different assumptions.)The students discussed the case again after the cases were graded by the instructor and returnedto them. The students found case studies to be extremely helpful in understanding how to applythe theory to practical situations to reach an optimal solution in an objective manner.4. Applicable ABET OutcomesCriterion 3 ABET outcomes applicable for this course are suggested as follows:Engineering graduates have:(2): an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering(3): an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs(7): an ability to communicate effectively(8): had the broad education necessary to understand the impact of

Conference Session

Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex C. Kanu, Ball State University; Pamela Elizabeth Betz, Ball State University; Samuel Cotton, Ball State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-4677: AN APPROACH TO INCORPORATING SUSTAINABIL-ITY IN A MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMDr. Rex C. Kanu, Ball State University Rex C. Kanu is Coordinator of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program.Ms. Pamela Elizabeth Betz, Ball State University Pamela Elizabeth Betz is a graduate student, having received a master’s of arts in adult and community education from Ball State University and currently working toward an Ed.D. in adult, higher, and commu- nity education at Ball State. She is currently an instructor of agriculture at Ivy Tech Community College, Marion, Ind.Dr. Samuel Cotton, Ball State University Samuel Cotton has been with the Department of Technology for 20 years, specializing

Conference Session

Government Policy, Manufacturing Education, and Certification

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Simoneau, Keene State College; Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Diane Dostie, Central Maine Community College; Lisa C. Hix, Keene State College; David J. Tuttle, Platt Technical High School

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Manufacturing

size from 500 to small threshold(s) that actually reflect current demographics of small companies to include 5, 10-25 and 50  Maintain funding level for NSF-ATE programs and target additional funding for innovative Regional and National Centers in advanced manufacturing, to include significant funding for advanced manufacturing equipment and faculty training  Sponsor a joint research project on the state of manufacturing education in coordination with the National Governors Association  Adopt the metric systemState and Local Levels  Encourage a deeper understanding of the role and economic impact of advanced manufacturing programs in K-12 education, especially with guidance counselors and

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Noe Vargas Hernandez, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Paras Mandal, University of Texas, El Paso; Maria Veronica Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Juan Venegas

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Manufacturing

, and others (more than 100 refereed publications). He has been serving as a principle investigator of several research projects funded by NSF, NASA, DoEd, and KSEF. He is currently serving as an Editor of the Journal of Computer Standards & Interfaces.Dr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, University of Texas, El Paso Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativ- ity levels. He also applies his research to the design of rehabilitation devices (in which he has various patents under process) and design for sustainability.Dr. Richard Chiou, Drexel UniversityProf. Paras

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Salina; Heidi Blackburn, Kansas State University, Salina

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Manufacturing

engineering, and design and development functions for automotive parts manufacturers in North Carolina and Germany.Heidi Blackburn, Kansas State University, Salina Heidi Blackburn is the Undergraduate Services Librarian for Kansas State University, Salina. She received her M.L.S. from Emporia State University’s School of Library and Information Management in 2008. She is a member of the Kansas Library Association (KLA), American College and Research Libraries (ACRL), and American Library and Information Science Education (ALISE). She is published in Library Hi Tech, Academic Exchange Quarterly, Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, Journal of Library Administration, and International Federation of Library

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian W. Anthony, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David E. Hardt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

their experience to lead.The Master of Engineering in Manufacturing (MEngM) at MIT was developed over a period of10 years, and has more than 200 alumni. It is based on the notion of a need for graduate leveleducation in the profession of engineering that is not fulfilled by the conventional research-oriented Master of Science degree. We have learned that there is a large pool of outstandingstudents who will seek out this degree once it is offered, and who have as alumni drawn stronglypositive reviews from their employers.Students in the program, a cross-section of the best and the brightest, are drawn to the notion thatmanufacturing is how technological advances and innovations become rooted in a nation'seconomy. They want to understand the

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

there isn't existing knowledge within the company. Graduates should also be familiar with basic measurement practices. Engineers that cannot operate a caliper or micrometer correctly as basic engineering tools degrade confidence.• Validation processes are a critical knowledge gap. Most manufacturing processes require validation for new installations. Statistical evidence of machine capability is required for this process. In the growing technical manufacturing of our state this is critical for manufacturing engineers (all medical, lithium-ion battery, most automotive, etc). It is generally a best practice of manufacturing engineering as a means of documenting your process as being ready for production.• Basic and