Collection

2020 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Samuel C Lieber PE, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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methods tostill convey hands-on laboratories. The definition of the role of MET students had to be revisitedin order to determine whether the solutions presented for the laboratories would meet what isexpected of MET graduates in industry. The MET professional in the area of mechatronics needsto have a thorough understanding of the hardware and software used in the automation space.They should be familiar with all technical aspects in terms of mounting and wiring systems.However, of paramount importance in their role is the ability to design an automated solution.This requires a thorough understanding of EDS. The mechatronic program at NJIT has deliveredEDS education with lectures, face-to-face labs, and the use of simulation software for