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Learning Strategies

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Khalifa H. Harib, United Arab Emirates University; Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Hayder Zulafqar Ali, United Arab Emirates University; Bobby Mathew, United Arab Emirates University

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Manufacturing

planning of a Three-pin plug wasgiven as the examination task. The results were excellent in that 43 out of 51 scored more than90%. The encouraging results suggest that AND/OR graph is a suitable method for assemblyplanning.1. IntroductionManufacturing in general can be divided into two classes of activities: fabrication andassembling. In fabrication, constituent parts are produced using the basic and advancedmanufacturing processes. Assembling on the other hand views the product as a set of fabricatedparts linked together through joints during the assembly process and each joint is made usingan assembly technique. Assembly Planning aims to identify and evaluate the different ways ofconstructing a mechanical object from its components. Mechanical

Conference Session

Learning Strategies

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; Yanqing Gao, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

effectiveness of student learning andcompetitiveness of the manufacturing industry. A datum-based model for practicing GD&T hasbeen developed. In this paper, the authors will introduce an algorithm to automate theimplementation of the datum-based GD&T model. Both the model and the algorithm were usedin teaching GD&T. The course assessment was done in 2018 and 2019. The assessment fulfilledexpectations.IntroductionThe quality of a part is dependent on the geometric specification (ideal target geometry andtolerance) of its components. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is an importantstep in product design [1]. Tolerance modelling has been a topic of research for many years [2]. Sofar, ten GD&T representation models have

Conference Session

Advances in Additive, Hybrid, and Digital Manufacturing Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University; Sameer Hamoush, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

weathervane prototype.To have a better understanding of Additive Manufacturing, students watched various videos onthe history and projected outlook of using 3D printing. Also, students researched various conceptssurrounding Additive Manufacturing. Dr. Megri taught the students to stress analysis and, alongwith Ms. Wallace trained the students on constructing and presenting their work at the end of theworkshop. Mr. Morgan worked with the students on several projects: 1) designing and 3D printingtools holder; 2) designing safe children playground equipment. On the last day of the workshop,the students gave PowerPoint presentations on their designs and 3D prints. Parents were invitedto the presentations

Conference Session

Student Learning Assessment Methods

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Aditya Akundi, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Manufacturing

Simulation Data, applications to Industrial and service system designs. Tounderstand student learning and the grasp of the concepts discoursed during the course,Natural Language Processing techniques have been used to qualitatively measureconcept association by the students.SIMIO Tool - Introduction and Background Simulation of Intelligent Objects (SIMIO) is an object-oriented modelling tool thathelps in building and executing dynamic models to analyze, understand and predict asystems performance. Object-oriented modeling has been around for 50 years, firstintroduced by the modeling tool known as Simula [1]. The method used in these kinds oftools involves the user selecting objects from a library and placing them into a modeling“canvas

Conference Session

Integration of Current Issues into Manufacturing

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Manufacturing

been recognized as a Diggs scholar, a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence fellow, a Diversity scholar, a Fulbright scholar and was inducted in the Bouchet Honor Society. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 The Evolution of Teamwork in engineering workplace from First Industry Revolution to Industry 4.0: A Literature ReviewIntroductionBefore the industrial revolution began, managing people was not an art and teamwork was notexplicitly understood or studied in engineering workplaces. According to Egel and Danielson [1],the focus in engineering workplaces were more on wages and less on process includingefficiency and motivation of people

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Advances in Additive, Hybrid, and Digital Manufacturing Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Robert Simoneau

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Manufacturing

is simply doing more with less [1] [2] [3]. Monetarily, outputis sales revenue while input consists of operating expenses both fixed and variable. Further still,operating efficiency can be measured by the amount of output – number of units for a specifiedtime period associated with the cost of producing these units. A more inclusive definitioninvolves multifactor measures the output generated by a combination of inputs, multifactor ortotal factor productivity [4]. Total factor productivity consists of capital, labor, energy, rawmaterials, and business services. The evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) provides acomprehensive platform where students can assimilate and differentiate operating efficiency vs.productivity

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research and Industry

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

orallyand in written form at local or national conferences.Using computer-aided technology, the design and manufacturing of boat propellers are one of thefocuses of undergraduate research projects. The goal is to identify the effects of geometriccharacteristics and the efficiency of blades shape on the propeller's thrust force. The project is intwo phases: In the first phase in summer 2017, a MANE sophomore student was involved in thisproject to redesign a propeller model using a Coordinates Measurement Machine (CMM) andNX 11.0 CAD software. This phase enhanced the student’s hands-on experience in application ofCMM and solid modeling in design process of parts with complicated geometric characteristics.Figure 1 provided the CMM setup for geometry

Conference Session

Learning Strategies

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University; Amir Javaheri, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

for over ten years. Kaizen process has been used in the Simulation course project tocontinuously improve learning outcome. This paper details Kaizen process, which includes 1)identification of problems, 2) displaying of problems, 3) action to clear problems, and 4) checkand acknowledge, in improving student learning in simulation project. This continuousimprovement process can be used not only for teaching Simulation course, but also be referred forother course education.1 IntroductionDiscrete event simulation is an important tool to support manufacturing industry for continuousimprovement of efficiency, cost, cycle time, and staffing, etc [ 1 ]. Many ManufacturingEngineering related programs offer the Simulation as a core course to students

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Manufacturing Education Curriculum

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; David Gill P.E., Western Washington University

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Manufacturing

strongly emphasized in engineering curricula.Given these definitions, the requirements for accreditation of engineering programs as stipulatedby ABET, help in shaping curriculum to produce engineers with the appropriate WorkplaceSkills. Within Criteria 3 [1], the new 1-7 learning outcomes (as did the old a-k outcomes) providean umbrella coverage for programs to develop their curricula and assessment tools to integrate inskills development. In this regard, one finds that there is a strong and explicit mapping betweenthe criteria’s outcomes and the Professional Skills (3 – Communication, 4 – Ethical Practice, 5 -Teamwork, 7 – Lifelong Learning). The mapping to workplace problem-solving skills ascaptured in outcomes 1 (Problem Solving Methodology), 2

Conference Session

Integration of Current Issues into Manufacturing

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Yuqiu You, Ohio University; Mustafa Shraim, Ohio University

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Manufacturing

[1]. Advances in hydraulichardware and electronics have combined to make the design and implementation of these systems moreintuitive, reliable, cost effective, repeatable and user friendly. Controlling the position of a cylinder isone of the most demanding hydraulic motion control applications [2]. In a closed-loop position controlsystem, the system performance is determined by various factors such as controller settings, systempressure, environment temperature, etc. In order to optimize the system performance, this studyconducted utilizing Design of Experiment (DOE) on an automated hydraulic position control system. Inthe designed experiment, four controllable factors are considered at two different levels – threecontroller settings and

Conference Session

Student Learning Assessment Methods

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Lisa Jo Elliott, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Faisal Aqlan, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Richard Zhao, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Morgan Scott Janney, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Manufacturing

complex problems.Moreover, metacognition increases individual and team performance and can lead to more originalideas. This study discusses the assessment of metacognitive skills in engineering students byhaving the students participate in hands-on and virtual reality activities related to design andmanufacturing. The study is guided by two research questions: (1) do the proposed activities affectstudents’ metacognition in terms of monitoring, awareness, planning, self-checking, or strategyselection, and (2) are there other components of metacognition that are affected by the design andmanufacturing activities? The hypothesis is that the participation in the proposed activities willimprove problem-solving skills and metacognitive awareness of the

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Manufacturing Education Curriculum

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Tom Borkes, The Jefferson Institute

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Manufacturing

Tech Electronic Product Design and AssemblyAbstractThis paper presents a new engineering education model that employs the principles ofConcurrent Education [1]. The four-year post-secondary program will result in a B.S. in AppliedEngineering and Production Sciences. All traditional engineering major areas of specialization(e.g., M.E., E.E., I.E., etc.) are eliminated. The paper makes the case that, in all these areas, theengineering is essentially the same. The difference is the artificial focus on particular segmentsof the continuous physics or science spectrum. Unlike the traditional post-secondary engineeringeducation model, this new model wraps an engineering college around a contract engineeringbusiness, or full service

Conference Session

Green Energy Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Management

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jung-Uk Lim, Liberty University; Kyung K. Bae, Liberty University; Hector E. Medina, Liberty University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation, Manufacturing

team’s design and construction of an APVAWT, total eightdecision gates (stakeholder requirements, system requirements, system operations, systemfunctions, system architectures, implementation, verification and validation) are set for theproject from inception to completion in order to satisfy the need of a client who asks to make anAPVAWT. This process includes technical and artistic designs considering functionality, beauty,safety, economics, and ethical implications, ensuring the functionality and beauty for thecompleted physical unit. Through this project, students will have an enriched opportunity for aninterdisciplinary design process combining engineering and arts. 1. IntroductionAccording to recent reports on renewable energy, although

Conference Session

Integration of Current Issues into Manufacturing

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

change their occupational categories due to sizeableamount of work being automated or computerized by 2030 [1][2][3].According to the manufacturing experts collaborative robots, industrial Internet of things (IIoT),data analytics, machine learning, and digital twins will make manufacturing safer, more efficient,and productive [4]. To address the needs of Industry 4.0 workforce, companies need to retain,retool of the existing skilled workforce, and recruit a new one, possibly from the high schoolranks as they enter the engineering education. Training is required anywhere from executives’need of understanding the nature and power of Industry 4.0, to preparing engineers who designand help build, and technicians who build and maintain the

Conference Session

Learning Strategies

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Yareni P. Lara-Rodríguez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Rafael Jose Baez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Pedro O. Quintero, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Manufacturing

, which has been reported as an effective teaching and learning approachwith higher long-term learning [1]. This technique presents better results in the learning processthan only having continuous repetitions [2]. One of the skills that can be evaluated with thistechnique is the retention interval since the student is exposed to the last training to the finalevaluation [3]. Spaced practice strategy can help to reduce the forgetting curve [4] and improvemotor skills [5], by enhancing long-term retention when a variety of tasks are required in alaboratory session class [6].The application of this strategy can periodically train the students in the laboratory, to allowthem to develop the skill of manufacturing in the manual process of lathe and be

Conference Session

Student Learning Assessment Methods

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Manufacturing

standards into its engineering program evaluation criteria [1]. While mostengineering undergraduate programs start to integrate engineering standards into differentcourses [2], such as materials science, senior design projects, to meet the new ABETrequirements, graduate students, especially international students in the graduate engineeringprograms, have less exposure and practical experiences with engineering standards [3].In the Industrial Engineering Master of Science (M.S.) program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), a Hispanic Serving Institution, graduate students get practical experienceswith engineering standards and standardization in their M.S. research project or thesis course,which is normally the last course in their degree

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research and Industry

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Mike Stine Jr.; Douglas Brian Forbes, Lockheed Martin; Benjamin Cohen; Ryan Buckley

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Manufacturing

on the job.The easy to use system incorporates a heads-up display (HUD) controlled by a machine vision camera andmicrocontroller. The camera detects objects of interests, whether they be potentially hazardous vehicles orexpensive company assets, that are labeled by a color-coded tag. The system is an attachment that has beendesigned to fit comfortably on standard hard hat models. The major goal of this project is to offer customersa turnkey solution for operator safety. The main educational goals of the project is for the team of studentsto (1) identify an engineering problem to solve; an engineering challenge, a new or novel idea; (2) developan optimal solution for the problem in terms of cost and engineering constraints, and industry

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research and Industry

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Faisal Aqlan, Pennsylvania State University; Qi Dunsworth, Pennsylvania State University; Jessica Resig

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Manufacturing

automation hands-on experimentation. This paper presents the second year of an ongoingResearch Experiences for Teachers (RET) Site in Manufacturing Simulation and Automation. Theobjectives of the program are to 1) improve instructors’ research and professional skills, and 2)help them translate the cutting-edge manufacturing research to their classrooms by creating andimplementing new curricula. This will stimulate students’ interest in the topic and strengthenmanufacturing education.1. IntroductionSince the industrial revolution, U.S. manufacturing has contributed to higher standards of livingand employment opportunities. Every dollar spent in manufacturing adds $1.37 to the U.S.economy, and every 100 jobs in a manufacturing facility creates an

Conference Session

Instructional technologies - Simulations, VR, Remote Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Kevin Frank, Drexel University; Ayanna Elise Gardner, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

role of undergraduate education is stimulating critical thinking and enablingengineering students to be creative while developing analytical skills. Virtual Reality is becominga powerful tool for multisensory teaching; it enhances learning by using imagery and haptics torepresent concepts and notions. Project-based interdisciplinary learning offers students a broaderperspective over systems’ integration while exploring fundamental notions of the topics studied[1, 2]. Several studies that were developed during the past decade classified the VR impact uponlearning as follows: (1) The VR evolved from a technological resource format towardscompetency-based learning [1], enabling students to take an active role in investigating theconcepts and

Conference Session

Advances in Additive, Hybrid, and Digital Manufacturing Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Khalifa H. Harib, United Arab Emirates University; Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Adewale Oriyomi Oseni, United Arab Emirates University

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Manufacturing

the prototype’s subsystems.1. IntroductionThe inverted pendulum system is an example commonly found in control system textbooks andresearch literature. Balancing of an inverted pendulum on a cart has become a classical problemused in teaching control engineering, and for evaluating controller designs for under-actuatedsystems. This is due to the presence of interesting dynamical characteristics associated with thesystem including nonlinearity, instability, and under-actuation [1, 2, 3, 4]. Various designs ofinverted pendulum mobile robots were introduced recently, for example [5]. The objective of thecontrol system in this project is to balance the inverted pendulum by applying a force to the cartthat the pendulum is attached to. Building an

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Shelly Tornquist, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

program in the second summer simplified research activities, implemented adesign and manufacturing project while having frequent feedback and assessment sessions usingclicker.I. IntroductionThe state of Texas enjoys its manufacturing output of $232.2 billions or 15.2% gross stateproduct in 2014, yet Texas has only 7.6% of its workforce in manufacturing [1,2]. Figure 1shows the manufacturing growth in Texas, in terms of real Gross Domestic Product (inflation-adjusted GDP) is almost double that figure of the whole USA [3]. The growth rate for real GDPin Texas has been approximately 57% since 2009 (Fig. 1), but the numbers of manufacturingemployment has been fluctuating in the range ± 6% (Fig. 2). The robust contribution has beendue to the fast

Conference Session

Instructional technologies - Simulations, VR, Remote Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman, University of Texas at El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Ivan Arturo Renteria-Marquez, University of Texas at El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Amit J Lopes, University of Texas at El Paso; Jeevarathinam Senthilkumar

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Manufacturing

stochastic. Moreover, the manufacturing system isinterconnected among its different subsystems and components, which cannot be described onlythrough the theoretical explanation. Here, computer simulation can be integrated to design andvisualize the stochastic and complex system. This paper uses the advantage of simulation todescribe a series classroom activity using SIMIO software, which are deployed in industrialsystems simulation course in the University of Texas at El Paso. Besides, the authors show a nobleapproach to demonstrate the simulation using the virtual reality (VR) technology in Unityplatform. Integration of these simulation based classroom activities provide three-fold benefit tostudents’ learning process; (1) it provides an effective

Conference Session

Instructional technologies - Simulations, VR, Remote Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Yi-hsiang Isaac Chang, Illinois State University; Kevin L. Devine, Illinois State University; Gunnar Keith Klitzing, Illinois State University

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Manufacturing

codingerrors or movement anomaly. However, the teach pendant method could be relatively slow,especially when dealing with complex workpiece geometry [1]. Another way to program an industrial robot is through a computer-aided programmingenvironment such as ABB’s RobotStudio [2]. This method can be done off-line, e.g. without thepresence of the physical robot. The CAD-like software environment allows the programmer tospecify the end effector’s spatial positions by referring directly to the work object’s CAD model[3] and letting the software determine the rest of the path. While this approach seems to be lesstime consuming, the interface could induce a relatively high mental workload [4] and be quitedaunting to novice learners. They might focus

Conference Session

Integration of Current Issues into Manufacturing

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sang Hoo Oh, Florida State University; Marcia A. Mardis, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Faye R. Jones, Florida State University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

material is based upon work supported, in part, by National ScienceFoundation grant 1700581.IntroductionAdvanced manufacturing (AM) has played a crucial role in South Korea’s economy for pastseveral decades. It has led rapid economic development in South Korea and made the 12th largestin the world. AM also accounts for 4.5 million jobs, which is about 10% of South Korea’spopulation [1]. However, the era of the Industry 4.0 is transforming the nature of the workforcein advanced manufacturing industry. A lot of workers could lose their job to automation, but it islikely that they will also find new jobs in similar occupation. Thus, it will be crucial for variousstakeholders in the industry: employee, employers, educators, and policymakers to prepare

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Green Energy Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Management

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Toshika Fegade, Drexel University; Yu-Chieh (Jamie) Wu, Drexel University ; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation, Manufacturing

within the green energy manufacturing ina course on Renewable Energy Systems. The final project was assigned to the students with thetopics on virtual reality modeling related to renewable energy, power systems or other engineeringtopics. These projects have become a good example of student-centric green STEM program aswell as providing valuable virtual reality experience to the students. In addition to providing usefullessons in teamwork and project management, the projects provide a working demonstration of arenewable energy system. The interactive project-based learning gives students an incentive toseek creative solutions to accomplishing project goals.1. IntroductionThis paper presents the project learning result of a laboratory course on

Conference Session

Instructional technologies - Simulations, VR, Remote Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

different locations in the machine work envelope.Motivation and Related WorkMost manufacturing engineering-related courses—such as Manufacturing Process and Control,Industrial Welding, CAD/CAM, and CIM—include a laboratory component. Labs help studentsgain experience in using real and industrial-scale equipment. However, lab time is often limited,students often have to share equipment, and labs need to be completed in a fixed time. As aresult, some academic institutions are interested in using remote lab experiences to complementor supplement local lab experiences [1-2].Additive manufacturing (AM) systems—which provide 3D printing process—have receivedmuch attention in recent years due to their flexibility in making parts ranging from simple

Conference Session

Advances in Additive, Hybrid, and Digital Manufacturing Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

essential part of the manufacturing education program or degree.However, the cost of industrial scale equipment, limited lab time, and large student populationhave hindered this desired experience. The remote lab concept was first proposed in 1991 by aresearcher at Purdue University who created a remotely shared control systems lab [1].Researchers at Georgia Tech reported work on teleoperation of manipulators in the early 2000s[2-3]. Remote labs have received more attention as Internet technology has become mainstream.Remote labs ares designed to alleviate the challenges listed above [4-8].According to Guinn [9], since the beginning of 2011, the manufacturing industry has added over100,000 jobs to the economy. Economists expect this trend to