ISO 9000 standards, evolution andimportance of ISO 9000 standards, the basic structure of ISO 9000, and the seven qualitymanagement principles that the ISO 9000 series are based on. At the completion of this learningmodule, students should be able to (a) describe what ISO 9000 series standards are and why it isimportant in both industries and service sectors; (b) describe the differences of the ISO 90001987, 1994, 2000, 2008, and 2015 versions and the key changes and the content structure of ISO9000:2015; and (c) understand and discuss the seven quality management principles and howthey are related to ISO 9000.2) Mid-level: This module will cover the major sections of ISO 9001:2015 including context ofthe organization, leadership, planning
transmittedby the SR. Furthermore, the MR identifies garbage bin locations in an office by using RobotOperating System (ROS) and a Movidius Image Processing unit and empties them. Twoautonomous robots in the vacuum system are programmed using ROS under Linux Ubuntu. ALIDAR is installed on each of the robots and path-planning algorithms allow them to navigatearound obstacles. The autonomous teaming robots are mainly designed to clean commercial officeareas. However, they may also be used for residential spaces.INTRODUCTIONOne of the most thankless jobs in office or home areas is vacuuming. It is a duty that sometimesinvolves dragging around an unwieldy plastic hose connected to a clumsy wheeled canister forextended periods depending on the room size
Academy. A US Air Force Veteran, Brandon his obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Toledo, Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Lourdes University and is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Higher Education from the University of Toledo.Mr. Alan R. Lecz, Washtenaw Community College Alan (Al) Lecz is Director of the Advanced Transportation Center (ATC) at Washtenaw Community College. He is responsible for the comprehensive planning, coordination, communications and oversight of the ATC. He work’s collaboratively with credit and non-credit administrators and faculty to provide industry leadership related to training, programming and other
service environments.The course covers the following topics: Introduction to modern manufacturing Basics of manufacturing systems Manufacturing strategies Demand planning and forecasting Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Factory dynamics and variability laws Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologyStudent learning is assessed through homework assignments, lab reports, a course project, andexams. Students work in groups for both the lab reports and the course project.In order to investigate how learning soft skills impacts students on solving technical problems inmanufacturing systems, we brought in the teaching of soft skills to the course as students wentthrough the physical simulations. Student soft skills
additionalstudents to these certificate programs. However, some of the participants may want to onlycomplete a single course or two based on their plans. A macro-badge assigned to an individualcourse will reflect one of the four levels of competence starting at the lowest passing level ofAdequate Performance (AP) followed by Proficient (P), Mastery - Excellent (ME1), and Mastery– Exceptional (ME2) along with a letter grade.The paper concludes with an assessment discussion, also including how accreditation bodiessuch as ABET, ATMAE or Middle States should and could see this type of credential assignmentefforts.IntroductionEven though it was an exciting concept a few years ago with the possibility of offering analternative to traditional methods, the badge
can be obtained from both inside and outside the manufacturingorganization. The important aspect is applying the learned skills to improve the performance onachieving the strategic goals of the organization. For a manufacturing organization to be world-class, there is a need for an assessment thatdetermines the skills, attitudes and the knowledge required for the employees. A CLOunderstands the strategic plan and the relationship to the strategic plan. Taking an inventory ofthe employee skills presently held, and reviewing those skills, is a task that is to be performed.The difference between what is needed to be world-class is compared to the internal assessment,and the gap is the knowledge area that must be mitigated [17]. The
abid for a souvenir supply contract with the university. Just like with most project-based learningmodules (PBLs), following was the hook statement – “Your university is planning to celebrateits 150 years of existence in few years. They are planning to sell souvenirs to market the brandand cover the cost of celebrations. Your startup company is bidding for the supply contract.”Student groups were required to select materials and manufacturing process for those articles. Inaddition, they were to compare the selected manufacturing process with other manufacturingprocess. Student teams were required to meet with the customer to find out type and number ofsouvenirs required. The customer in this case was instructor. Deliverables included
better refine our data. The moldfor the blocks should arrive shortly so that the concrete block production process could begin.With the concrete blocks in hand, the plan is to create a structure on Spherical LLc property. Thegroup can then run tests on the structure and see how it compares to the FEA testing. With thiscomparative study, a proper analysis can be completed to test the blocks for their feasibility innumerous types of structures.Below are a few of the figures generated through the assembly process using SolidWorks.Figure 2 - Typical Arc (25 ft. span) 4Figure 3 - Multicenter arc (~37ft)Figure 4 - 25 ft. diameter cylinder (reservoir)Figure 5 - Multiple Wythe’s (2 layers thick
report describes our objectives, rationale, implementations,and assessment plans in developing a practical robotic ultrasonic welding process as aneducational hands-on project and laboratory exercises for undergraduate STEM students, andparticularly Engineering Technology majors. The project combines ultrasonic welding ofplastics, robotics, force sensors, rapid prototyping, thermal imaging and image processing in apractical demonstration of an industrially-important automated plastics manufacturingtechnology. An ultrasonic horn attached to the end of a robotic arm can be programmed to spotweld or seam weld acrylic parts. The process is monitored and optimized using a thermalimaging camera and a force sensor.Introduction and Background
organization be interested in a graduate with both manufacturing and engineering technology skills? Please share your comments in the provided space. Responses: Absolutely, our organization would be interested in a graduate with both manufacturing and engineering technology skills. The more well-rounded the student, the better they will be in dealing with various engineering issues. My company is always looking for talents in engineering technology field. Yes, my organization is interested in graduates with manufacturing and engineering technology skills. 2.2 Assessment Plan The College is dedicated to providing a distinctive education to a diverse population of students. Our mission
. The yellow layers contain industry specific skills and knowledge and, therefore,provide specific information for mechatronics technicians with associate degree. The lower redlevels provide information about fundamental knowledge in mathematics, language arts, andscience. The bottom gray level defines employability and workplace skills. The competencymodel provides detailed information about the skill set that defines this occupation in a linkedspreadsheet compiled by the ETA from industry responses. Figure 2. US DOL Mechatronics Competency ModelTwo-year technical programs prepare students to become mechatronics technicians and typicallyinclude more than 40 credit hours of a 60-90+ credit hour degree plan in technical
Learning, by Brown, Roediger, and McDaniel6, has recently made this ideapopular as a guide in improving both teaching and learning practices. There are many tactics forshattering this illusion and enabling more permanent learning, many of which can be summed upby the three “big ideas” put forth by Make It Stick: 1. Learning works by getting it out, not getting it in. 2. Difficulty is desirable. 3. A growth mindset motivates.In this paper, an engineering course is examined for symptoms of illusions of learning, andimprovements to the curriculum and teaching methods are incorporated and reviewed. Thecourse of interest is MFG 480: Manufacturing Process Planning and System Design, a 3-creditengineering course for seniors that has been taught for
. I am a former member of Dallas Robotics Group at the Dallas Makerspace, and plan to enroll in the National Stem certification program. I have completed PLTW and Robotics and Automation certificate programs, and attended Ar- duino Project and Raspberry Pie. I have been a mentor for the College Readiness and Leadership Program (CRLP) with the goal of implementing student leadership in our school. In addition, I like to work with 3D printing and design, and am a member of Enabling Hand, a team that creates and assembles prosthetic arm designs.Dr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He
imaging of solar cells (cont).Figure 12d. Thermal imaging of solar cells (cont).Figure 12e.Educational ImplementationThis work was developed and performed by undergraduate and graduate engineering students inEngineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering as specialproblems and student research projects. Dissemination of this work is planned as follows. Wewill develop laboratory modules (2 to 3 hour session) for combined imaging, thermography, andlaser scanning in courses for materials science, renewable energy, measurements, and qualityassurance. We are also developing topics for Senior Design Projects and undergraduateindependent study. This work offers opportunities for students to work with image processingand
may vary dependingon which curing agent is used to cure the resin. This specific type of resin has a wide variety ofvariants, from fiberglass filled, to nanocomposites [10]. In this study, time and materialconsumptions are estimated by the slicer data and stresses are analyzed using a Finite ElementModel (FEM). The validation plan of the frame structure is to first, print both a 15% infill, andhollow frame parts to compare print times, and resulting quality [11]. Then fill the hollow framepart with epoxy and allow to cure. After curing is complete, a flexural test can be conducted onthe frame sections to verify the difference in deflection between fill parameters.Design of a 3D Printer FrameA basic 3D printer was designed with the objective
seniors were very similar, which suggeststhat CNC Tutor is appealing to students regardless when they took the class. However, onquestion number #5, the average rating for seniors was 2% higher than for juniors. On question#4, the average rating for seniors was 4% higher than for juniors. On the other hand, on question#6, the average rating for seniors was 1% lower than for juniors. These data suggest that seniorsappreciated CNC Tutor more, perhaps because they had already taken the class. Both the juniorand senior ratings suggest that the practice questions need improvement. Possible enhancementsinclude the addition of more video and/or simulations to help learners to visualize abstractconcepts.Future plans include continuing to develop
the course experience.In the Fall of 2017, planning began for a refresh of the course and laboratories. New laboratorystations were designed and built. Lecture and laboratory experiments were updated to use theAllen-Bradley PLCs. The stations were first used in January 2018.The new laboratory structure delayed the start of programming topics by a week. In the firstlectures and labs, students used a basic system wiring ladder diagram including safety circuitry.In lab they learned the fundamentals of electrical controls wiring and performed basic wiring forsensors and actuators. This was facilitated by a lab station design where the students began witha rolling cart that had a back panel with DIN rail mounted. (Note: DIN is the acronym for
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printing concept in order to accomplish a project goalDiscussion & Conclusion This paper portrays a proposed training plan on the basics of 3D/4D printing andfabrication of piezoelectric nanocomposites for pressure sensor application that would be useful,practical, and achievable for college students who are pursuing bachelor in materials, mechanical,and manufacturing engineering. Equipment for the class can be inexpensive because high qualityand accuracy of 3D printed pressure sensor are not required for educational purposes. The increasein the use of 3D/4D printing technology and smart material in industry implies that companies willbe looking for engineers with the interdisciplinary skills and knowledge
with anapplication of such design controls as verification, validation, and review of the process [5]. Designprocess consists of identifying user needs (Figure 1), translating these needs into productrequirements, design process, design outputs, verification of the initial product requirements,modification of the design process and outputs if necessary, and final device manufacturing.Design Plan: Identification of users and their requirements, needs, and wants: observation, surveys, and data collection from potential users (clinical professionals such as nurses, physicians, trained clinical professionals at point of care and other clinical or non-clinical settings, and people infected with HIV virus
of King Saud University – Engineering Sciences. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jksues.2014.09.0018. Verma, A. K., Adams, S. G., Lin, C. Y., Escobales, N., & Flory, I. L. (2017). Institutionalizing continuous improvement plan in an engineering technology department - Closing the loop. 2017 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, Ohio.
parameter, defined in the Export Gerber dialog box. This layer also includes shapes placed in the solder mask layer. We should uncheck the Vias box (exclude vias from the export) because vias are usually covered with the solder mask. Top Paste This layer is used for SMD pads only, so we can check Paste Mask for SMT Pads only. Signal layers (Top, Bottom, etc.) These are copper layers. Notice that Pad/Via Holes item in the Objects section should be checked only if you plan to drill holes manually (not using a
and time consuming, switching back and forth between lectures andworkshop sessions. But, from the author’s experience, with proper planning, this approach hadactually made the learning as well as the teaching process more efficient and easier. It wasobserved that the students were very enthusiastic and fully engaged during both the workshopand classroom sessions compared to the lecture only approach.Technical educators today are required to help learners acquire both soft and hard skills to meetthe industry needs and expectations. More than 50% of the students enrolled in MechanicalEngineering program were sponsored by local industries and the students are expected to bereadily employable upon graduation. Providing in-depth knowledge on the
and his habilitation at the University of the Saarland, Saarbruecken, Germany. Since 1990 he has been full professor for Information Systems and Information Management at the University of Muenster, Germany. His research fields are Process Management and Process Modelling, especially Reference Models, Data Management, especially Models for Management Information Systems, Retail Information Systems, and eGovernmant. From 2008 to 2016, he served as Prorector for Strategic Planning and Quality Assurance and CIO at the University of Muenster. Since 2004 he has been Managing Director of the European Reserch Center for Information Systems ERCIS, a network of 25 research institutions in the filed of Information systems
benefit of the local economy.Technologically, the drying process will need to remove about 90% of hop moisture content at arelatively low temperature to maintain hop quality. Under this design objective, alternative cost-effective and sustainable drying technologies were explored for small and medium-sized hop farms.3.2 Scientific design methodTo avoid “design by trial and error”, the well-known scientific design method-quality functiondeployment (QFD), was applied to translate customer needs into measureable designcharacteristics. Customer (grower) needs were captured using discussions, interviews and surveys[5]. This understanding of the customer needs was then summarized in a product planning matrixor ‘house of quality’. These matrices are
Machine, Apress, 2009.[7] T. Spilling, Self-Improving CNC Milling Machine, Master's Thesis, Department of Physics, University of Oslo, 2014.[8] DIY CNC Router Kit, Retrieved, May 12, 2017, https://www.amazon.com/24x17cm-Milling-Machine- Desktop-Engraving/dp/B01NBTLIM8.[9] R. Ginting, S. Hadiyoso, and S. Aulia, Implementation of 3-Axis CNC Router for Small Scale Industry. Int. J. Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 12, No. 17 (2017), pp. 6553-6558.[10] DIY Desktop CNC Machine Plans and Comprehensive Builder's Manual, 2011, Retrieved July 15, 2017, www.MyDIYCNC.com.[11] D. B. Patel and A. R. Kyada, DIY CNC: A Review, Proc. 5th Int. & 26th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research
verticalaxis and the linear position of the transducer is displayed along the horizontal axis. The B-scanhelps to determine the depth of the reflector and its approximate linear dimensions in the scandirection. The C-scan representation is the plan type view of the test piece. From thisrepresentation, it is very convenient to determine the location and the size of reflector as the imageplane is parallel to the scan pattern of the transducer. Figure 3 A-Scan (Left), B-Scan (Middle) and C-Scan (Right)Experimental setup This experiment was conducted as the lab work of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (MFG5359) course offered in fall’2017 in the department of Industrial Manufacturing SystemEngineering, University of Texas at El Paso
projects, describing the ideas,process, and the criteria used. Two types of oral presentations were made: one where the studentsexpress themselves through poems and the second is a final oral presentation describing everystep of each project developed, in presence of the parents, family, and friends. Figure 3represents pictures from the camp.Lessons learned from summer camp:The activities of the camp and the degree of their success will be shared with other CAMmembers to determine the possibility that some of the activities would be implemented on othercampuses. Knowing that other campuses in CAM plan to have similar summer camps, we alsoplan to learn from the success of activities from these camps.During the summer, twelve high school students
local industry people whose feedback on implementation of surfacefinish standards in undergraduate and graduate programs will be sought.Table 1. Evaluation Plan for the Module on Surface finishPerformance Objectives Evaluation Instrument Performance Criteria ResultsNumber of courses using Syllabus Minimum two courses 3 coursesSurface Finish Standards in curriculumDiversity of SDO’s in Syllabus Minimum two SDO’s ASME, ISOprogramNumber of students in Enrollment 25 Per Semester More than 50 Senior UGcourses More than 30 GradsBreadth and