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AC 2011-2451: INCLUSION OF GREEN ENERGY MANUFACTURINGCONTENTS IN AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE ON MANUFACTURINGPROCESSES AND SYSTEMSZ.J. Pei, Kansas State University Z.J. Pei received a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2005. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engi- neering at Kansas State University. He holds three US patents and has published more than 70 journal papers and 100 conference papers. His current research activities include analysis and modeling of silicon manufacturing processes, traditional and non-traditional machining processes, and energy manufacturing.Pengfei Zhang, Kansas State University Mr. Pengfei Zhang
AC 2010-814: DON’T REINVENT THE WHEEL: METEC MEETS MANY NEEDSFOR NEW ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORSGilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community CollegeShep Anderson, Sinclair Community CollegeRobert Mott, University of DaytonSteve Wendel, Sinclair Community College Page 15.429.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: METEC Meets Many Needs for New Engineering Technology EducatorsBeing a new educator in a college classroom can be an overwhelming experience. Advice,materials, and resources may be abundant, but being able to put your hands on peer reviewed,relevant
AC 2011-2717: ACTIVE LEARNING THROUGH SAE BAJA COMPETI-TIONArif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris UniversityTony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University Tony Kerzmann received both a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Duquesne University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2004. After graduating, Tony Kerzmann enrolled in graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh where he graduated with a Master in Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, in 2007 and 2010, respectively. Currently, he is an assistant professor at Robert Morris University, where his research goals include, hybrid concentrating photovoltaic systems, energy system life cycle
AC 2011-1971: RECONFIGURABLE AND SCALABLE AUTOMATED SYS-TEMS PROJECTS FOR MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION AND CON-TROL EDUCATIONSheng-Jen 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 holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano man- ufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and
AC 2012-5593: A MANUFACTURING CURRICULUM USING A STUDENT-DRIVEN PEDAGOGY OF INTEGRATED, REINFORCED, ACTIVE LEARN-ING (SPIRAL) APPROACHMr. Andrew Peter Vogt, University of Utah Andrew Peter Vogt is a Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering at the University of Utah. He received his B.S. from the University of Idaho in mechanical engineering. In addition to his Ph.D. research in human related slip studies, he has taught statics and mechanics of materials for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is working on a University Teaching Assistantship for developing the SPIRAL Manufac- turing Curriculum, and teaches skiing at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. Vogt is aspiring to be an educator and is highly interested in
Criterion 3.H and Beyond. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition.4. Dave, J. & Dong, J. (2010). Global Experiential Learning for Engineering Technology Students. American Society for Engineering Education (AC2010-1718).5. Farris, J. & Lane, P.M. (2011). International Co-op Experience at the Base of the Economic Pyramid for Engineering Students. American Society for Engineering Education (AC 2011-418).6. Gattis, C. & Edwards, F. (2007). Lessons Learned: Our First Engineering Study Abroad Program. American Society of Engineering Education (Ac 2007-1449).7. Parkinson, A. (2007). Engineering Study Abroad Programs: Formats, Challenges, Best Practices. American Society
AC 2010-511: COMMUNICATION NEEDS IN COLLABORATIVE AUTOMATEDSYSTEM DESIGNSheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (“Tony”) Hsieh is an Associate Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and research in
AC 2010-2043: CREATION OF A MULTI-SKILL MANUFACTURINGAPPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM WITH ARTICULATED PATHWAYS INTOENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYEric Roe, Polk Community College - Corp. CollegeErnie Helms, Polk Community College - Corp. CollegeBob Lachford, RWD TechnologiesRick Johnson, Mosaic Company Page 15.335.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Creation of a Multi-Skill Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program with Articulated Pathways into Engineering TechnologyAbstractIn alignment with the creation of a unified educational pathway for Florida’s manufacturingworkforce, Polk State College (PSC), the Employ Florida Banner Center for Manufacturing, TheMosaic
AC 2011-2913: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A 3D PRINTER WITHRECYCLING SYSTEMR. Radharamanan, Mercer University Dr. R. Radharamanan is currently working as Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of Mercer Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MCIE) at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. He has thirty eight years of teaching, research, and consulting experiences. His previous administrative experi- ences include: President of International Society for Productivity Enhancement (ISPE), Acting Director of Industrial Engineering as well as Director of Advanced Manufacturing Center at Marquette University, and Research Director of CAM and Robotics Center at San Diego State University. His primary research
AC 2010-106: TEACHING REVERSE ENGINEERING FOR NON-INDUSTRIALAPPLICATIONSArif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris UniversityJohn Mativo, The University of Georgia Page 15.1187.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teaching Reverse Engineering for Non-Industrial ApplicationsAbstractThis paper focuses on teaching non-industrial applications of reverse engineering technology toengineering and non-engineering students. Manufacturing and mechanical engineering studentsas well as forensics minors studied three key elements in history preservation, medical andforensics applications in this Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping course which is asenior-level
AC 2011-1158: HANDS-ON MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING EDUCA-TION, AN ANALYTICAL STUDYSabah Razouk Abro, Laurence Tecnological University, Department of Engineering Tecnology Dr. Sabah Abro is an internationally educated math professor and program Director at Lawrence Tech- nological University. He graduated with a Bachelor degree from the University of Baghdad, pursued a post graduate diploma in planning from the United Nations institute in the middle east, Went to Wales in the United kingdom to get his Masters degree and then to Belgium for his Ph.D. He has also international work experience; he served as Faculty at Al Mustansiria University in Baghdad, a regional consultant at the Arab Institute for Statistics, a
AC 2011-1008: TRENDS IN MANUFACTURING EDUCATION PROGRAMS:2011 REPORTSteve Wendel, Sinclair Community College Steve Wendel Director, National Center for Manufacturing Education www.ncmeresource.org Director, Project Lead The Way - Ohio Affiliate www.pltwohio.org Sinclair Community College 444 W. Third St. Dayton, Ohio 45402 email: steven.wendel@sinclair.edu phone: 937.512.2841 fax: 937.512.2475 Page 22.1553.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 TRENDS IN MANUFACTURING EDUCATION PROGRAMS - 2011 REPORT
AC 2011-17: INTEGRATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTO MANUFAC-TURING ENGINEERING EDUCATIONNing Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at Utah State University, USA. He has taught a variety of engineering courses such as metal machining, design for manufacturing, and engineer- ing dynamics. His areas of interest include computer-assisted instructional technology, curricular reform in engineering education, the modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes, and lean product design. He earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in mechanical engineering and is the author of more than 60 technical papers published in refereed international journals and conference
pressure, the program must be running inthe “remote program” mode, and the selector switch must be on the “start” position. With thesepermissives set the system can then be operated remotely.2) Metal Assembly Area and Additional Control (Primarily PLC003 & 002)The PLC003 & PLC002 program, titled Festo_Sys_Alamo_Metassem, is provided in Figure 8.The primary function of PLC003 is to control the operation of the assembly robot. PLC002provides extra I/O to accommodate the system requirements.System SchematicThe system was powered by a standard 110V AC power source. Three MicroLogix 1000 PLC’swere powered directly from the 110V AC source. Power for the I/O was provided through thePLC onboard 24V DC power source. An Omron 220/110V AC to 24V DC
. American Society for Engineering Education (AC 2009-1352). 6. Mohammed, J., Narang, R. & Albayyari, J. (2010). Developing a New Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum. American Society for Engineering Education (AC 2010-940). 7. Zargari, A., Hayes, R. & Spradling, R. Curriculum Development on Manufacturing Technology: A Survey of Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) College Fellows. 8. Bennett, R.J.& Millam, E.R. (2011). Educating Manufacturing Leaders: Creating an Industrial Culture for a Sustainable Future. American Society for Engineering Education (AC 2011-144). 9. Dittman, J. (2012). Skills and Competencies that Supply Chain Professionals Will Need. 10. U.S. Energy
AC 2011-2917: ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN CHINARobert L. Mott, University of Dayton Robert Mott is professor emeritus of engineering technology at the University of Dayton and the author of three textbooks in mechanical design field. Mott serves as a senior staff member for the National Center for Manufacturing Education, a National Science Foundation-sponsored center that initiated and manages the Manufacturing and Engineering Technologies Education Clearinghouse (METECOnline). In 2004, he served as the founding chair of the SME Manufacturing Education and Research Community. Since then he continues to lead the efforts to fulfill SME’s role in higher education. He has a B.S. Mechanical Engineering, General Motors
AC 2012-3166: INNOVATIVE APPLICATIONS OF CLASSROOM RESPONSEDEVICES IN MANUFACTURING EDUCATIONDr. George M. Graham P.E., Chattanooga State Community College George M. Graham Graham is the Director of the Wacker Institute and Department Head of Chemi- cal, Manufacturing, and Industrial & Systems Engineering Technology at Chattanooga State Community College. He was previously an Assistant Professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology at Tennessee Technological University. Prior to his academic appointment, he held Director, Manager, engineering, and research positions in automotive manufacturing and construction industries. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
AC 2010-34: CHALLENGES AND RESPONSES OVER A QUARTER-CENTURYOF MANUFACTURING EDUCATIONDavid Wells, North Dakota State University David L. Wells has been Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at North Dakota State University since January 2000. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in process engineering and production engineering systems design and in product innovation and entrepreneurialism. His instruction is characterized by heavy reliance upon project-based, design-centric learning. Course projects are drawn from real industrial applications with real industrial constraints, often interactive with a corporate sponsor. Students are challenged to design effective
AC 2007-1210: DEVELOPMENT OF A INDUSTRY-DRIVEN ASSOCIATEDEGREE IN PRECISION MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGYRobert Walters, Pennsylvania State UniversityPrasad Marugabandhu, MAGLEV, Inc.Bryan Bond, MAGLEV, Inc. Page 12.508.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUSTRY-DRIVEN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN PRECISION MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGYAbstractThis paper describes the development of a unique educational program that addresses an industryneed for workers trained in precision manufacturing techniques. Penn State University, CommunityCollege of Allegheny County, and MAGLEV, Inc. have partnered to develop a unique associatedegree in Precision Manufacturing
Page 23.110.2Process Flow DiagramTo identify the process parameters to examine, students created a process flow diagram andselected process parameters they thought could affect parts mass if process variability occurredin these parameters. Figure 1 shows the process flow diagram for the injection moldingcomponent of the study. The parameters chosen for the study were cooling time, cushion finalposition, plasticizing time, and screw position at change-over. Figure 1. Process Flow Diagram of Plastics Injection MoldingMaterialThe plastics resin used in this work was polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene(ABS) blend manufactured by Bayer. The trade name of the resin is BayBlend® FR 2010. Theresin was dried at 200 °F
AC 2012-3022: TEACHING BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN PRO-CESS AND DEVELOPMENT TOOLS TO MANUFACTURING STUDENTSDr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Arif Sirinterlikci is a professor of engineering at Robert Morris University School of Engineering, Math- ematics, and Science. He also serves as a Director of Engineering Laboratories as well as Co-head of the Research and Outreach Center. He has been an active member of ASEE and SME, serving as an officer of both societies and engaged in engineering education and K-12 outreach. Page 25.1239.1 c American Society for Engineering
comprehensive CAM packages such as MasterCAM14, SolidCAM15,and NX CAM16 include advanced features such as: tool changes, material specification, clamplocation, and other functions. However, these products are much more expensive and are tailoredtowards professional manufacturing.2.1.5 Rotary Spindle ToolThe final component to consider when selecting a desktop CNC machine is the type of rotarytool or spindle that will be used. Spindles can be adapted from several different rotary tools.Considerations when selecting a spindle include: • Alternating Current (AC): Dremel® & rotary tools, routers and derivatives, which are used for small detail work, Cutout tools, used to cut rough holes in sheet rock and ply- wood, and routers
the width of one lane of traffic leading up to the stop sign in the testing area.The team applied recyclable rubber and mastic tape for roadway surfaces on the bottom of theboards to prevent them from sliding while cars passed over them. To assist in the safety of thedesign, white lines were painted on the strip to improve the visibility from the driver’s standpoint. Figure 4: Final Board DesignEngineering Design and Analysis Some of the power electronic circuits chosen to utilize the electrical energy produced fromthe piezoelectric multiple axial sensor design for this project, consisted of the low-loss AC-DCdiode-bridge
AC 2010-992: DEVELOPMENT OF A GENERIC COMMUNICATION SERVICEBETWEEN PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS AND PERSONALCOMPUTERS USING MICROSOFT ROBOTICS DEVELOPER STUDIO FORDATA COLLECTION IN AUTOMATED AND SEMI-AUTOMATEDMANUFACTURING PROCESSESJose Gutierrez, Oregon Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics, ITESM, MXJohn Anderson, Oregon Institute of TechnologyDavid Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology Page 15.401.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of a Generic Communication Service Between Programmable Logic Controllers and Personal Computers using Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio for Data Collection in
AC 2010-114: TEACHING OF BIOMEDICAL MANUFACTURING IN THEUNDERGRADUATE MANUFACTURING/MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGPROGRAMSDave Kim, Washington State University, VancouverWei Li, University of TexasTamara Wogen, Washington State University, Vancouver Page 15.1182.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Biomedical Manufacturing in the Undergraduate Manufacturing/MechanicalEngineering Programs AbstractBiomedical manufacturing defined as “the applications of manufacturing technology toadvance the safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and speed of healthcare service and research”is a rapidly growing field. This field is unlike many other businesses
AC 2011-72: PRODUCT AND SERVICE DESIGN BUNDLE: A CURRICU-LUM FOR TEACHING MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESSPriya Manohar, Robert Morris University Dr. Priyadarshan Manohar is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Robert Morris University, Pitts- burgh, PA. He has a Ph. D. in Materials Engineering (1998) and Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (1999) from University of Wollongong, Australia and holds Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical Engi- neering) degree from Pune University, India (1985). He has worked as a post-doctoral fellow at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh (2001 2003) and BHP Institute for Steel Processing and Products, Aus- tralia (1998 2001). Dr. Manohar held the position of Chief Materials
AC 2010-312: EXTENDING LEAN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS THROUGHIMPLEMENTING MOBILITY (A CASE STUDY)Mohamed Gadalla, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Gadalla is currently an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Central Connecticut State University. Dr. Gadalla has a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. He graduated with honor from Cairo University with B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering followed by a Master degree (M. Sc.) from the same university. He served as a research engineer and visiting scholar in several universities in USA, Canada, Germany, and Egypt. He also severed as a program coordinator for the computer Integrated
AC 2010-381: CREATION OF A GRADUATE PROGRAM IN SAFETYENGINEERING: APPLICATION OF BASIC SIX SIGMA PRINCIPLES TOCURRICULUM DESIGNAnoop Desai, Georgia Southern University Dr. Anoop Desai received his BS degree in Production Engineering from the University of Bombay in 1999, and MS and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering from The University of Cincinnati in 2002 and 2006. His main research interests are in Product Lifecycle Management, Design for the Environment, Total Quality Management including tools for Six Sigma and Ergonomics.Jean-Claude Thomassian, State University of New York, Maritime College Dr. Jean-Claude Thomassian received his BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical
AC 2010-509: DESIGN EXPERIENCE IN A MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGPROGRAMJahangir Ansari, Virginia State University Jahangir Ansari is an Associate Professor of Manufacturing Engineering in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Virginia State University. He received his M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1979 and Ph. D. degree in Mechanical Design and Production Engineering in 1983 both from Seoul National University. He joined the faculty at VSU in 2002. He has over 18 years of industrial experience in different areas including shipbuilding and cement plant industries. His research interests include Structural Vibration, FEM, CAD/CAM/CNC, and Computer Integrated