Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Technology); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng.)

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Manufacturing

used in anactual application. This project instills future engineers and technologists with various advancedskills that can be used in their careers. Overall, many different fields of engineering can benefitfrom this application, enabling the development of skill and knowledge in many different Page 23.802.2engineering aspects and processes. Students in the Engineering Technology programs are required to complete a series ofcapstone course MET 4XX Senior Design. This course aims to train the students in identifyingprojects of relevance to the society, in planning and scheduling a solution, and in entrepreneurialactivities that may result

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College; Branislav Rosul, College of DuPage

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Manufacturing

seamlesstransition among partnering institutions in their respective degree programs. The major focus ofthe project are in two areas: 1) augment and enhance existing courses in modular forms atvarious tiers and disciplines, with majority of the material being already available from existingcourses, and 2) develop and implement a continuous improvement plan based on assessment andevaluation of learning outcomes for each module. Expected deliverables from the project are: Thirty-two, 2- or 4-week modules that carrycrossover concepts among electrical, mechanical, and computer topics. The modules are to beprogressive in level of difficulty and transferable from one discipline to another. At least fiftypercent of these modules are to have experiential

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Lucian Ionel Cioca, "Lucian Blaga" University Sibiu, Romania

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Manufacturing

determine the optimal architecture, structure, sizeand control strategy of the hybrid power system. It can perform comparative economic andmodeling analysis on a distributed generation power system in order to get the best solution interms of cost, performances, size and structure. Several educational modules were developed, arein process or planned to be developed. The first developed module is about how to use, interactand understand with HOMER software package. Other modules are focusing on how design,analyze and optimize hybrid power systems (implying various combinations of wind, solar, fuelcells and batteries). A module underway to be developed is one that can be considered as a guideon how to use renewable energy to secure a sustainable grid

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology and the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing; Wesley Francillon; Robert W. Simoneau, Keene State College

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Manufacturing

university programofferings. The floor plan for the statewide expo is shown in Figure 4.Figure 4 - Statewide Expo Floor PlanAlthough the statewide expos were a tremendous success, the ability of over 50 manufacturingcompanies to provide in-kind support for future expos became a challenge. In addition, it wasgenerally agreed that statewide expos had served their initial purpose and new models wereneeded. Therefore, local expos were designed and developed to ensure local impact by focusingattention on the strength of individual community colleges and partner universities andsecondary schools while actively engaging faculty and their students, administrators, localindustry personnel, policy makers which include district legislators

Conference Session

Program Development and Pipelines for Recruitment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandy Feola, Sinclair Community College

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Manufacturing

industry professionals to activelyparticipate as content providers. Finally, influences to adopt social media technologiesfurther drove development of more features that promote collaborative relationshipsbetween students, teachers, and industry. Examples of how social media concepts plan tobe used used in the careerME.org website called my.careerme, are also explored.1. Introduction – How to Address a NeedWhen the project conceptualization process started in early summer 2008 for the Societyof Manufacturing Engineers (SME) – Education Foundation1, the idea was to create aweb portal to show high school and college students, primarily between grades 11-14,that there are and will continue to be lucrative, high paying jobs in manufacturing;despite

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Bharadwaj Ramesh, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

built to maintain environmental conditionsto aid the growth of plants. A greenhouse is built with covering materials such as glass or plasticto allow light and heat to enter inside and trap them to enhance plant growth. Though heat andlight are the key elements for plant growth, there are still other factors like watering plants andcirculating air and moisture that play an equal vital role in plant growth. Figure 4: Greenhouse prototype and automated systemGlass covering allows heat to be trapped inside but during extreme weathers such as duringsummer seasons, this might hinder the growth of plans by overheating the greenhouse. Thusthere is always the need for human assistance to monitor the conditions inside the green

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Session: Make-it!

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joseph Dennis Cuiffi, Pennsylvania State University, New Kensington; Haifeng Wang, Pennsylvania State University, New Kensington; Josephine Heim, Pennsylvania State University, New Kensington; Brian W. Anthony, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sangwoon Kim; David Donghyun Kim, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

training plan, such as a 15week college course. Instead, we took an approach to develop overall learning objectives andsubsequent supporting materials, a Factory 4.0 Toolkit, that could be drawn from to create aspecified training course. The developed materials range from fundamental (definitions andconcepts) to hands-on activities based on an example manufacturing process, fiber extrusion withthe FrED system. The topic and activities are organized to support the learning objectives, asshown in Table 1, and include 35 slide decks with audio recordings, 12 videos, and 10 labactivity guides. Table 1. Topic Outline of Factory 4.0 Educational Materials I. Introduction and Overview IV. Digital Twinning I.a

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division - Workforce Development and Curricular Innovations

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hamid Eisazadeh; Mona Torabizadeh

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Manufacturing

need to be inserted after printingOne student chose a headphone mount for his project. He wanted to design a headphone mountthat can be magnetically mounted to a computer case. He had been planning on buying one butwas dissatisfied by their formfactor and overcomplication. The ones that he was looking at weretypically bulky and couldn’t be easily mounted to a case. As such he wanted to design somethingthat was relatively small, could easily hold the weight of headphones, and would magneticallymount to the front of his computer case.In the next task, students were asked to draw your 3D part in CAD program. The rough draft isshown in Figure 2 drawn by Autodesk Inventor. Figure 2. Original

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

: a plan for developing, launching, and managing on-campus MakerSpaces,” ASEE Fall 2015 Mid-Atlantic Section Conference, Lewisburg, PA, September 18-19, 2015.26. Tan, E., Calabrese Barton, A., Kang, H., & O'Neill, T. (2013), “Desiring a career in stem-related fields: How middle school girls articulate and negotiate identities-in-practice in science,” Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 50(10), 1143- 1179.27. Calabrese Barton, A. & Tan. E. (2010), “We be burnin: Agency, identity and learning in a green energy program,” Journal of the Learning Sciences, 19(2): 187-229.28. Bevan, B., Gutwill, J. P., Petrich, M., & Wilkinson, K. (2015), “Learning through stem-rich tinkering: Findings from a jointly

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William H. Heeter; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

-00DR-D Click PLC 1 = $68.00 24 VDC Power Supply 1 = $30.00 12 gage Wire 10’ BLK &v10’ 20’ = $ 3.40 White Total $198.18Procedure: Time Planning:  Schedule this activity to take about 4 to 5, 90 minute class periods spread over a week. The first day of the project includes an introduction and assignment of the design project, and the last day is for student presentations. The three periods between are class time for student groups to work on the

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge A. Piña, Baltimore City Community College; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

traffic at all. Traffic light The Smart PLC Traffic Light system using a Click PLC controller was developed to solve the problems identified in the old traffic light cycle system. At the 1999 Annual International EMME/2 Conference of Chicago,Illinois, a paper on improving reliability of Traffic using intersection delay was presented byAashtiani et al.. Delay estimation at intersections was determined with or without signals. Thisdetailed research really highlights the needs of improving traffic light control and also thechallenges that we are facing.The objective of this lesson plan is to develop a Smart PLC Controller logic based traffic lightsimulator system

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi; Saed Talib Amer, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

evidence showing that personal understanding and knowledge is acritical component of student learning [10]. Schraw, Dunkle, and Bendixen [11] designed beliefssurvey to measure five constructs concerning the nature of knowledge and the origins ofindividuals’ abilities which was based on the earlier work of Schommer [12], he primary purposeof this study was to the knowledge and belief of the students related to sustainability.Education had always been an integral part of the United National sustainable developmentagenda. The World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in 2002 adopted theJohannesburg Plan of Implementation reaffirmed the achievement of need to integratesustainable development into formal education at all levels, as well as through

Conference Session

Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victor Taratukhin, Stanford University; Yulia Yadgarova P.E., Bauman Moscow State Technical University; Anastasia Stelvaga, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology

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Manufacturing

reference framework are displayed,further cloud manufacturing planning and simulation level are proposed and learningoutcomes are described. History of the Automotive systemsAutomation of different product life-cycle phases is being developed since 1970. Theattention was usually focused on programs facilitating automated design (Computer AidedDesign) and manufacturing (Manufacturing Execution Systems, MES) [2]. With significanthelp of information technologies, evolving since 1980, the new step was made, emerged aconcept of FMS(Flexible Manufacturing System). In the end of 80th - beginning of 90thfocus of attention shifted toward product design, manufacturing equipment configuration andnew products management issues. At that time concepts of PDM

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Manufacturing

engineeringprogram, it was obvious, from the lack of depth in the product implementation plans, the studentswere not comfortable with researching a topic and making detailed decisions and developingmeaningful assumptions for all issues related to the implementation of these EU Directives.As the instructor for this course, I felt the lecture and project based approach was not developingthe engineering problem solving skills deemed important by the manufacturing engineeringprogram outcomes. Students did not appear motivated by this courses methods, assignments,and projects.Current OfferingDuring the Fall 2006 semester, a new approach to teaching the Manufacturing ProcessEngineering I course was implemented. The new course design broke the class into four

Conference Session

CAD/CAM in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Teo, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Trian Georgeou, Arizona State University

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Manufacturing

gathered for all the tools used in the process plan for the target parts.During the evaluation phase, several programming pitfalls were found. These included severalpoorly designed toolpaths, poor contour surface finishes and cutting parameters that did notutilize the full capability of the machine. In the redesign step, the information gathered from theprocess analysis, as well as the machine cutting baseline tables, a new manufacturing processplan and “draft” CNC program were generated. For example, optimizing the face-millingoperation by increasing the depth of cut while maintaining a high federate, increasing the peakspindle load to over 140% (projected), provided a significant gain. This change reduced the sub-operation time to about five

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Richard Rothaupt, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Linards Stradins, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Manufacturing

roboticdesign challenge along with a related research project. Students gain valuable experience havingfun designing and building a LEGO robot, but they also research a current and relevantengineering problem and present that to a panel of judges during a sporting event stylecompetition. University of Wisconsin-Stout currently hosts a regional tournament in the state ofWisconsin and is putting plans in place to be the primary host of the State FLL tournament.Another example would be the Science, Technology, and Engineering Preview Summer Campfor Girls (STEP for Girls).3 This seventh grade (girls are entering seventh grade) experience

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tayte Nelson, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jialu Xie, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

slanted at both sides. Each module again has a corresponding female geometry thatconstrains the module in the mobile robot’s tool space. The main difference between thisgeometry and that of the footholds, though, is that this geometry is constant along thedirection of the forks. As such, the modules are fixed in only 5 axes, allowing for slidealong the fork under substantial force to break static friction.Navigation and orientation for the autonomous shuttle are carried out predominantly byan overhead machine vision system. Across the workspace floor, position and orientationof the mobile shuttle is monitored through a standard machine vision program. These dataare used to continually update the status of the robot and plan its path to reach its

Conference Session

Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Devine, Illinois State University

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Manufacturing

functions in the real world,making the software easier to learn. Unfortunately this first attempt yielded less thansatisfactory results. The most obvious problem with this plan dealt with time constraints andcompeting class priorities. Because the instruction on off-line programming came at the end ofthe semester, many students were still struggling to complete other assigned hands-on projects inthe class. Furthermore, workloads from final projects assigned in other classes also preventedstudents from spending quality time working on the RobotStudio lab activities that may havebeen perceived as being “tacked on” the end of the class. Some students also commented that itwas difficult for them to complete the assignments in a timely manner because

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Venkata Tarun Cherukuri, University of Texas, San Antonio; Saumya Tamma, University of Texas, San Antonio; Kranthi Kumar Tiyyagura, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Manufacturing

” threedimensional objects. There is very little limitation (if there is any) on the shape of the threedimensional design that an RP machine can make. Therefore, the RP process is also known as Page 14.144.6free-form manufacturing process. Unlike milling or turning, an RP process does not requireprocess planning or tool path generation. Some recent models of RP machines require little setupand operate similarly to a desktop printer. Due to the simplicity, it is a perfect manufacturingprocess for younger students to learn and practice if they do not have much backgroundknowledge about machining processes. As a result, the integrated CAD and RP systemrepresents

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Noah Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology; Stanley Ames, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

professor in charge usedPBL as the basis for defining common goals and guiding the students’ progress:1) From a project perspective≠ Identify the steps required to plan for and manage a project?≠ Identify resources and know-how required for success?≠ Identify the structure of the collaboration process?≠ Identify technologies (hardware and software) needed?2) From a teaching perspective≠ What knowledge should the student possess?≠ What skills will the project teach students?≠ What values and ethics are the most important?≠ How does the project prepare one for employment?BackgroundRapid Prototyping (RP) is a whole suite of technologies collectively referred to as “Additivefreeform fabrication” which includes Selective Laser Sintering

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Yongha Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Manufacturing

consolidation (f) Parts removed from the mold(g) deburring (h) packaging (i) stapling (j) product shippingFigure 3. Major manufacturing steps in the initial production run.2.2 Kaizen meetingWhen they completed the initial production run with the existing manufacturing system,the students realized that there were a lot of wastes or Muda. After conducting brief VSManalysis, the students had a Kaizen meeting to reduce the wastes identified and improvethe manufacturing system. This 15 to 30 minute meeting allows the students to havebrainstorming to identify reasons of the low production and produce worthwhile ideas forimprovement. By the end of the meeting, the students were asked to document thedetailed plan for

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

including working as consultants, expert witnesses9, and safety, health, andenvironmental officers. Future plans to further enhance the law content encompass extending aninvitation to a renowned Pennsylvania injury lawyer for a presentation on liability cases, andadding a second movie on Environmental issues to the existing curriculum. Page 14.1138.9Bibliography[1] Goetsch, D., L., Occupational Safety and Health For Technologists (6th Edition), Engineers, and Managers,Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008.[2] www.osha.gov[3] http://catalog.njit.edu/courses/ie.php[4] http://interpro-academics.engin.umich.edu/mfgeng_prog/courses.htm[5] http://www.min.uc.edu/me

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Miles, Brigham Young University; Val Hawks, Brigham Young University

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Manufacturing

the growth of thecountry and its economy. Therefore, despite the cost and the large time commitment by faculty,we plan to pursue country-focused internships, like the one we did in Cambodia, from time totime. The experience we had there was educational, inspirational, and memorable.We would also like to develop an international internship program that is sustainable over time.As a result, we have begun to implement a model of company-paid internships in moredeveloped countries like China and the Philippines. These types of internships are more easilysustainable, because companies that want our students for their expertise will pay for their traveland lodging, and provide them with a modest salary during a stay of 3-6 months. In addition

Conference Session

Projects in Manufacturing Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Shraman Kadapa, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

assistant in the mechanical and mechatronics lab at Drexel. He is also a researcher in Scalable Autonomous Systems Lab. His research interests are mainly in robotics which include motion planning and localization of ground robots.Prof. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Tseng is a Professor and Chair of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering at UTEP. His research focuses on the computational intelligence, data mining, bio- informatics and advanced manu- facturing. Dr. Tseng published in many refereed journals such as IEEE Transactions, IIE Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Systems and others. He has been serving as a principle investigator of many research projects, funded by NSF, NASA

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; Raju S. Dandu, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Manufacturing

useful in the manufacturing methods course include: • Overview of Machine Tools 121 • Basic Measurement 101 • Grinding Safety 211 • Bending Fundamentals 120 • Overview of Weld Types 221 • Welding Symbols and Codes 250Access to this broader selection dramatically improved our ability to use Tooling U modules toreduce lecture time as originally intended. It also allowed us to use Tooling U more at a level inkeeping with the monetary investment made by the students.The augmented course access also provides expanded resources planned for the CNC andsophomore automation course, making cost-effective implementation more realistic for thesecourses as well. At the time of this writing, the modules adopted for these courses

Conference Session

Strategies for Effective Education in Manufacturing

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuqiu You, Ohio University; Neil Littell, Ohio University

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Manufacturing

manufacturing systems. 2. Explain the importance of automated manufacturing systems to support upper level business operations in the enterprise integration for manufacturing industry. 3. Develop and modify ladder logic programs for PLCs to enhance the functionality of the program. 4. Design the movements of an industrial robot, and simulate the robot to complete a specific series of operations for an automated material handling process. 5. Understand the concepts and major elements (sensors, controllers, robots, and other smart machines) of an automated production system, along with the application to practical situations. 6. Apply knowledge and skills to the crucial aspects of integrating design with planning

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Will Tyson, University of South Florida; Marilyn Barger, National Science Foundation ATE Centers; Lakshmi Jayaram, University of South Florida

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Manufacturing

AdvancedManufacturing are working full-time in their field than their peers in other fields, while in the overallsample, a greater percentage of students work full-time in an unrelated field. Lastly, a greaterpercentage of students in Advanced Manufacturing do not aim to complete a degree or plan tocomplete an Associate’s degree in comparison to the overall sample, where the majority are aiming tocomplete either an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Taking these descriptive differences together, wesee a younger group of students in Advanced Manufacturing, more men than women, less racial andethnic diversity, more students working full-time within manufacturing, and lower levels of degreeaspirations. Comparison of Advanced Manufacturing Students

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Hoejin Kim, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Manufacturing

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

Conference Session

Capstone Projects in Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Carlos Michael Ruiz, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Manufacturing

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

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; George Chitiyo, Tennessee Technological University; Thomas Singer, Sinclair Community College; Jamshid Moradmand, Sinclair Community College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Manufacturing

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.