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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia L Morse, Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus; Eduard Plett, Kansas State University

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Paper ID #49282Practical Approaches to Hybrid/HyFlex Delivery for Manufacturing and Automation-RelaCourses to Accommodate Work-Study InternshipsProf. Julia L Morse, Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus Julia Morse is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. A Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) and a Certified Enterprise Integrator (CEI), she earned a B.S in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and an M.S. in Manufacturing Systems

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Md B. Sarder, Bowling Green State University

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such principles into 3D-printedobjects holds the potential to revolutionize fields ranging from aerospace to consumer goods.Lightweight structural design refers to the process of developing structures that are optimized toachieve significant weight reduction without compromising their mechanical performance orintegrity. The aim is to create structures that utilize materials and geometries in a way thatminimizes weight while maintaining or enhancing strength, stiffness, and functionality [9-12].Lightweight structure design and optimization offer several benefits. First and foremost, weightreduction leads to improved fuel efficiency, energy savings, and reduced environmental impact[13]. It also allows for increased payload capacity, extended

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Manufacturing Workforce Development

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University

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@ecsu.edu.Dr. Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University Dr. Chandra Asthana completed undergraduate education in aeronautical engineering at the Indian In- stitute of Technology, Kharagpur, the postgraduate education in aeronautical engineering and Ph. D. in control systems design at Indian Institute of Science, ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Curriculum Alignment for Workforce Development in Advanced ManufacturingAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to describe the NASA-funded advanced manufacturing project atElizabeth City State University (ECSU) that eventually will create an aerospace manufacturingecosystem to support collaboration

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Refining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huachao Mao, Purdue University; Yujie Shan, Purdue University; Hamid EisaZadeh, Old Dominion University

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Paper ID #41562Digital Twin for Additive Manufacturing and Smart Manufacturing EducationDr. Huachao Mao, Purdue University Dr. Huachao Mao is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University. His research interests include Additive Manufacturing and Smart Manufacturing.Yujie Shan, Purdue University Yujie Shan is a Ph.D. student at the School of Engineering Technology, Purdue University. He received his master’s degree in the Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 2019. He received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Yanshan University in 2016. He has

Conference Session

Redefining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Siqin Dong, Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Old Dominion University. Dr. Kaipa received his BE (Hons.) ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Development of a SimEvents Model for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Assembly ProcessAbstractIndustry 4.0 creates numerous opportunities while at the same time it imposes challenges toworkforce development to take full advantage of emerging technologies and processes that areenabling new era of manufacturing. One of the key enabling technologies is Digital Twin,which is a foundation of smart and flexible manufacturing. Digital twin provides severalcapabilities to engineers: (a) what-if analysis during design process, (b) predictive

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Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Kuldeep S Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University; Scott Bradshaw, Elizabeth City State University

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more opportunities 2 Networking & entrepre- open… neurship Table 3: Responses to open-ended questionsThese competencies include cognitive functions, skills, knowledge, and abilities essential forsuccessful performance in the advanced manufacturing industry. b. Internship survey resultsStudents who attended the internship program provided feedback using the rubric in Appendix IIthat assesses the students' perceptions of the internship's effectiveness. All four students indicatedthat their internship had increased their interest in aerospace-related additive manufacturing.Table 4 shows the summary of the assessment. 1. What did you find was the best

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leo Davoodianes, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Moe Rabea, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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heat melts the metal surfaces, forming a molten nugget. The currentis then turned off while the force is maintained, allowing the molten metal to solidify and createa strong joint at the weld spot. Once the joint cools, the electrodes are removed, leaving a durableweld. The copper alloy electrodes are essential for their excellent electrical and thermalconductivity, as well as their resistance to wear during repeated welding cycles. This efficientand fast process is widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturingfor creating high-strength joints with minimal material distortion. Minimal preparation isrequired when using RSW, and it is an easily automated process making it suitable for roboticsystems. It is a joining

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Manufacturing Workforce Development

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Stephen Baker; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; David Shannon, Auburn University; josiah e blocus, Tuskegee University; Eugene Thompson

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, bringing design and manufacturing closer to each other, while allowingfor more innovative designs such as topology optimized lightweight parts, parts with improvedheat management due to improved cooling channels, consolidated parts, and parts withembedded electronics and electric wiring. Additional benefits of AM include the flexibility ofproducing parts at remote location, on-demand production, distributed manufacturing, lessmaterial waste, and better management and resiliency of supply chains. For all the aboveadvantages, AM continues to evolve and get adopted at accelerating rates by almost all industrysectors, with aerospace taking the lead in adoption for flight worthy parts. For such parts, thecertification process is very challenging and

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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ORNL in 2022 and her work at the Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility consists of utilizing hybrid manufacturing, a combination of additive and subtractive (machining) manufacturing, to further support manufacturing in the tool and die, aerospace, energy systems, and automotive industries.Dr. Ashley Gannon, Oak Ridge National Lab Dr. Ashley Gannon is a Research and Development Professional specializing in simulation and visualization at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Ashley’s work focuses on combining finite element simulations, in-situ monitoring, and toolpath optimization strategies to optimize additive manufacturing processes by reducing residual stress and geometric distortion in printed

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Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack P. Eng., Western Carolina University; Scott C. Rowe, Western Carolina University

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toprogramming software, without compromising the support for low and intermediate-leveleducation.The CourseThe Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program at Western CarolinaUniversity is focused on preparation for industry. The regional employers are typically discretepart and product producers that make extensive use of industrial control systems. Graduates ofthe schools typically go to work for aerospace, automotive, medical, and similar industries.The school receives annual feedback from external sources including an Industrial AdvisoryBoard (IAB), capstone project sponsors, alumni, and industrial partners. They all share acommon message that there is increasing demand for mechatronics knowledge that is not beingsatisfied by

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Redefining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University

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also possible. In fact, before the industrial revolution, that washow most of it was done [11][12].Subtractive Manufacturing can also be defined as traditional manufacturing or machining,involves creating 3D objects by removing material from a solid block or raw material throughcutting, grinding, milling, or drilling. This process results in highly precise and accuratefunctional parts and components for various industries, such as aerospace, automotive, defense,and medical devices, as well as prototypes and custom products in small quantities. Well-established for many years, Subtractive Manufacturing has a broad range of tools and machinesfor various materials, including metals, plastics, composites, and ceramics. However, it haslimitations

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Refining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hengtao Tang, University of South Carolina; Ramy Harik, University of South Carolina

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a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina and a resident researcher at the McNAIR Center for Aerospace Innovation and Research. He is currently a v ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Fostering elementary students’ awareness and career interests in Advanced Manufacturing AbstractBroadening underserved students’ participation in advanced manufacturing (AM) workforce atscale is critical. This exploratory study showcased outreach activities in a suburban elementaryschool serving primarily students from underserved communities. Given the age group of thoseelementary

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akbar M. Eslami, ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIV; Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University; Kuldeep S Rawat, Elizabeth City State University

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80NSSC22M0135.References[1] M. Hassanalian, A. Abdelkefi, 'Classifications, applications, and design challenges of drones:A review', Progress in Aerospace Sciences, Volume 91, 2017, Pages 99-131, ISSN 0376-0421,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paerosci.2017.04.003.(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0376042116301348)[2] Li, Yi, Min Liu, and Dandan Jiang. "Application of unmanned aerial vehicles in logistics: aliterature review." Sustainability 14.21 (2022): 14473.[3] Mr. Ludvik Alkhoury, Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi, and Dr. Ashish D Borgaonkar, 'Re-Engineering aMini-Drone as a Project for First-Year Engineering’, Students', ASEE Paper ID #32070,American Society for Engineering Education, 2020[4] Borgaonkar, A. D., & Sodhi, J., & Alkhoury, L

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Camacho-Betancourt, University of Florida; Katie Leanne Basinger, University of Florida; Iris V. Rivero, University of Florida

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expertise is in additive and hybrid manufacturing processes, and biomanufacturing. Applications of her research extend to applications ranging from in-situ nondestructive testing of manufacturing processes to design of Additive Manufacturing alloys for aerospace and biomaterials for tissue engineering. She was a fellow at NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center. She has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and over 100 invited talks and presentations. She is a fellow in the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Cutting Edge Education: Exploring Continuous Improvement in CNC Training Across Academic

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Associate Clinical Professor and Director of the Engineering Technology Program, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. She received her PhD degree in mechanical engineering from College of Engineering at Drexel University and her BS/MS in Aeronautical Engineering from Aerospace Engineering College at Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania. Dr. Husanu’ s educational background is in propulsion systems and combustion. Dr. Husanu has more than a decade of industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses extensive experimental investigations related to energy projects such as development of a novel method of shale natural gas

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ted J. Fiock, Purdue Programs; Jonathan Mohn; John Mack; Charilaos Mousoulis; Eunseob Kim, Purdue University; Lucas Wiese, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Martin Jun, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Ali Shakouri

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Paper ID #38145Data Analytics Short Courses for Reskilling and UpskillingIndiana’s Manufacturing WorkforceTed J. Fiock, Purdue ProgramsJonathan MohnJohn MackCharilaos MousoulisMr. Eunseob Kim, Purdue University Eunseob Kim is a Ph.D. student in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, IN, USA. He received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gyeongsang National University, Korea in 2013, and his MS degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Seoul National University, Ko- rea in 2016. His research interests include smart monitoring, sound recognition, and artificial intelligence

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Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hannah D Budinoff, The University of Arizona; Andrew Wessman; Kargi Chauhan

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to develop fourdistinct but interrelated learning modules, focusing on usage of standards in general, introductionto AM standards, standards for AM process development, and AM standards for testing (Table1). These modules have been or will be incorporated into three courses at our institution: Designfor Additive Manufacturing (offered by the Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering),Additive Manufacturing (offered by Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering) and Metal AdditiveManufacturing (offered by Material Science and Engineering).Table 1. Description of e-learning modules Module name Description Examples of

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Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ayla Acuña, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Moe Rabea, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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partis beneficial for engineering fields such as aerospace and automotive where less weight meansgreater stability and speeds. All material has a failure point, so it is good to plan for how thematerial will fail and how that failure can affect the overall part. Honeycomb infill will collapseon itself, but will not fracture. This means the part can still hold the force applied to it. It seems that harder and stronger materials solidify faster when being 3D printed. Thiscan cause a rough surface finish. No matter what material is used, when 3D printing, surfaceroughness will be noticeable. A tradeoff for a better surface finish, if to reduce the strength of thepart by using ABS.Conclusion The results from the data can be useful in

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eunseob Kim, Purdue University; Lucas Wiese, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hector Will, Oakland City University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Martin Jun, Purdue University

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Paper ID #38913Taking an Experiential Learning Approach to Industrial IoTImplementation for Smart Manufacturing through Course Work andUniversity-Industry PartnershipsEunseob Kim, Purdue University Eunseob Kim is a Ph.D. student in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, IN, USA. He received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gyeongsang National University, Korea in 2013, and his MS degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Seoul National University, Ko- rea in 2016. His research interests include smart monitoring, sound recognition, and artificial intelligence application for

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Redefining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aditya Akundi, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Md Fashiar Rahman, The University of Texas at El Paso; Amit J. Lopes; Sergio Luna

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to enable the sequentialtranslation of the concepts learned in the class toward solving a real-time problem. Thiscompetition allowed the team to experience an aerospace system life cycle design. To ensurestudent accountability and student contribution to the identified project, both to their team andtoward meeting the required class deliverables, a team infrastructure and meeting minutesdocument was provided. Students were tasked each week to submit these documents and reporttheir project progress. This helped in the early identification of dynamic team issues to be resolvedby the instructor. The project's deliverable for the class was limited to the student teams developinga preliminary design review document based on the mission Can Sat

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Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University

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(Automotive, aerospace, apparel, electronics, etc.), products and businesses. Students will beinvestigating and identifying what new business ideas these challenges will be (or currently) generating.Students were asked to identify sustainable practices and processes during their VSM mapping. At theend of the term, there was a team competition based on the deliverables of the project. In the competition,students presented their cartoon(s) and VSMs that helps to illustrate some of the challenges SC designersand users face. Student teams will also suggest up to three possible captions in to accompany eachcartoon. Sample student submitted VSM charts and Cartoons can be find in Appendix B.Project DescriptionA process map documents how work either is, or

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Manufacturing Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devi Kalla, Metropolitan State University of Denver

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with the evolution of the smart manufacturing industry. These advanced technologies haveradically transformed advanced manufacturing and are essential to modern economic prosperity.Introduction Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing are crucial fundamentals of modern manufacturingindustries and the national economy. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is blurring the boundariesbetween the physical, digital, and biological worlds. Technologies like the Internet of Things(IoT), artificial intelligence, augmented/virtual/mixed reality, robotics, and Additivemanufacturing are transforming the Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing industries. With theprofound research and development of Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence (AI), digital twin

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Advancements in Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenny Dwight Harris, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Mahin Rajon Bhuyan, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; gordon qian, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Alaric Hyland, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Brandon Seth Cuevas, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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as a senator of the National Society of Black Engineers at the college. I am always striving for excellence and love to solve problems that are thrown in my direction. It has forever been my motto that: ”no idle life can build a true man.”Mr. Mahin Rajon Bhuyan, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology I’m a senior student pursuing a B.S. in Mechatronic Engineering at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Additionally, I am treasurer of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Club. My engineering interests are mechanical, aerospace, drones, robotics, and 3D printing. I aim to obtain my engineering license while seeking opportunities to learn from various disciplines within engineering to expand my expertise.Mr. gordon

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Md Fashiar Rahman, University of Texas at El Paso; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Richard Y Chiou, Drexel University; Jakia Sultana, University of Texas at El Paso; S M Atikur Rahman, University of Texas at El Paso; Selim Molla, University of Texas at El Paso

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of Engineering, Philadelphia, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology.Jakia Sultana, University of Texas at El PasoMr. S M Atikur Rahman, University of Texas at El Paso S M Atikur Rahman is a Research Assistant in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Currently, he is pursuing his PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering at UTEP. He has completed his B.Sc. degree in Industrial and Production Engineering (KUET Bangladesh) and MSc in Industrial Engineering (UTEP USA). Mr. Atikur is working in the field of Simulation (AnyLogic), Deep Learning, and Smart Manufacturing Systems

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Petitti, The Ohio State University

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Marketing & Strategic Communication Marketing Industrial Design Industrial & Systems Engineering Finance Engineering Physics Engineering Education Electrical Engineering Electrical & Comp. Engineering CSCC Engineering Student Computer Science & Engineering; Stats Computer Science & Engineering Computer & Information Science Chemistry Business (Operations Mgmt) Biomedical Engineering Agriscience Education Aerospace Engineering 0 5

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University

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]. This approach allows engineers toinput design constraints—such as material properties, weight limits, and load conditions—whilethe software autonomously generates and evaluates numerous design iterations to find the mostefficient solution. By harnessing this computational power, generative design fosters innovation,sustainability, and efficiency, reducing material waste and improving product performance. It isparticularly valuable in fields such as aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing,where lightweight, structurally optimized components can lead to significant improvements incost and functionality. Educating future engineers about generative design is crucial forpreparing them to utilize these advanced tools effectively

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David E. Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Colin Carroll, Oregon Institute of Technology

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3D Model Based Enterprise (MBE), Standard for theExchange of Product Model Data (STEP), Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and SmartManufacturing (SM) are creating tools and strategies to modernize and transform companies thatare looking for a competitive edge. Automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturerswho invested in software, equipment, and people to streamline product development and managedigital data are seeing significant improvements in productivity and connectivity throughout thelifecycle. Although the current body of literature and commercialization of both hard and softtechnologies in these areas continues to grow, more course content, cross-training, and examplesare needed to support these initiatives and

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University Erie, The Behrend College; Mark Rubeo, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Christopher Henri Annear, Pennsylvania State University

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plans.2 Program BackgroundThe METAL program was launched by The Institute for Advanced Composites ManufacturingInnovation (IACMI), also referred to as The Composites Institute, in December of 2023 incollaboration with the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and the University ofTennessee Knoxville (UTK). Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, IACMI was established in 2015as the fifth Manufacturing USA Institute with the goal of hastening the development andadoption of manufacturing technologies for advanced polymer composites to support theautomotive, aerospace, and power generation industries. Financial support and technicalguidance for the METAL program are provided by the DOD’s Industrial Base Analysis andSustainment (IBAS) program with

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Manufacturing Workforce Development

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Marilyn Barger, FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence); Suzy Gorospes Marzano, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; Juan Song, Alamo Colleges District

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Arlington Research Institute(UTARI), Rockwell Automation Fair 2022, NSF ATE Centers, and SME. The workshops willfocus on specific industry sectors (e.g., aerospace, semiconductor industry) or operations (e.g.,smart assembly or machining). 2) Collect additional survey data. 3) Cross-tabulate and analyzeby factors such as industry sector and company size. 4) Form research community and developresearch agenda. 5) Pursue external funding for research agenda.AcknowledgementsThis material was supported by the National Science Foundation’s Future of Work at theHuman-Technology Frontier (FW-HTF) Program (award no. 2026615). Any opinions, findings,and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and donot necessarily

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Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Perihan Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Suhas S Alkunte, Old Dominion University; Orkhan Huseynov, The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Mohammad Alshaikh Ali, Tennessee Technological University; Vivekanand A Naikwadi, Tennessee Technological University

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and reinforcing the vital link between theoretical knowledge and its practicalapplication. Figure 6: Interaction between the AM industry and academic institutions is growing in developing and implementing high speed fabrication technologiesSkill Set Demands and Workforce Readiness in AMThe demands of the workforce in the realm of AM stand as a testament to the transformativepotential of this technology. As industries across the spectrum, from aerospace to healthcare,increasingly embrace AM, there arises a commensurate demand for a skilled workforce equippedto harness its capabilities. AM professionals are required to possess a multifaceted skill set,encompassing proficiency in design for AM, knowledge of material science