Conference Session

Capstone Projects in Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Joshua Seymour Leibowitz; Jon Armstrong; Nathan Laage, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #22240Interdisciplinary Senior Design Project to Develop a Teaching Tool: FilamentExtruderDr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Ertekin received his BS degree in mechanical engineering from Istanbul Technical University. He received MS degree in Production Management from Istanbul University. After working for Chrysler Truck Manufacturing Company in Turkey as a project engineer, he received dual MS degrees in engi- neering management and mechanical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T), formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. He worked for Toyota Motor

Conference Session

Design & Development Projects and Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huseyin Sarper P.E., Old Dominion University; Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #21138Manufacturing Applications of the One-dimensional Cutting Stock Problemas a Team Project ¨Dr. Huseyin Sarper P.E., Old Dominion University H¨useyin Sarper, Ph.D., P.E. is a Master Lecturer with a joint appointment the Engineering Fundamentals Division and the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a professor of engineering and director of the graduate programs at Colorado State University – Pueblo in Pueblo, Col. until 2013. He was also an associate director of Colorado’s NASA Space Grant Consortium between 2007 and 2013. His degrees, all

Conference Session

Learning Strategies

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Manufacturing

in Manufacturing Simulation ProjectsAbstractSimulation is a core course for many Manufacturing Engineering related programs. This courseintroduces discrete event simulation methods with emphasis on application in manufacturingsystems or service systems. The topic of queueing theory in operations research is used to illustratethe importance of simulation as a problem-solving tool. Concepts and techniques of simulationmodeling are covered. It also requires statistical concepts and techniques to obtain representativedata, to apply the data and statistics to the modeling, and evaluate the results. To help the courselearning, term projects are usually assigned to the students. The authors have been teaching thiscourse

Conference Session

Practices for Student Learning Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Paul Farris, Grand Valley State University; Wendy S. Reffeor, Grand Valley State University; Lisa Karen Kenyon, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #18848Best Practices for Working with Non-Technical Project SponsorsDr. John Paul Farris, Grand Valley State University John Farris joined the faculty at Grand Valley State University after a successful tenure as the chief product designer for a medical device manufacturer. His other significant industrial experience includes designing engine components for Caterpillar Inc. and consulting on the design of stationary fuel cell power generation units. His current research interests are design methods and medical technology. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island and his Bachelors and masters degrees

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

in the CAD/CAM curriculum taught in the junior year.Computer Aided Reverse Engineering of cork opener, gear puller, cell phone case, and cellphone cover were the selected course projects taken by students in the CAD/CAM course. Oneof the main objectives of the curse project was for the students to extend their knowledge indesign process and gain a hands-on experience in the field of solid modeling and productrealization. A caliper and a micrometer were used to measure the main dimensions of the parts,and a solid modeling program was used for creating the parts model and assembly as well. Thispaper describes hands-on solid modeling and prototyping experiences of manufacturingengineering students regarding product realization process at our

Conference Session

Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuqiu You, Morehead State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-2354: A PROJECT-ORIENTED APPROACH IN TEACHING ROBOTICSAPPLICATION ENGINEERINGYuqiu You, Morehead State University Page 14.92.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Project-oriented Approach in Teaching Robotics Application EngineeringI. IntroductionAutomated robotic systems are critical components in implementing flexible manufacturingsystems (FMS) which is the current trend for improving productivity and flexibility. Usingrobots in actual manufacturing platforms is a decision to improve flexibility and to increase theagility of the manufacturing process. To prepare students in the manufacturing

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

, the hands-on manufacturingexperiments was an effective project to review concepts of lean manufacturing, applylean manufacturing tools to identify wastes or ‘non-value-added’ activities in factories,and suggest how to minimize or eliminate them.1. IntroductionLean thinking has been well known as an effective strategy to provide and increase thevalue delivered to the customer. Lean is based on the Toyota Production System (TPS),which is a more flexible manufacturing system than the traditional mass-productionsystem. Lean manufacturing, developed from TPS, utilizes fewer resources and results ina larger variety of products and at the same time high levels of product quality andservice [1,2]. Lean manufacturing has been widely applied in many US

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida; Maria Herrera, University of South Florida

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Manufacturing

Projects into Manufacturing Education AbstractThis paper describes the integration of real-world medical device projects into manufacturingeducation to increase students’ interest and hands-on experiences in product design andmanufacturing while exposing them to real engineering challenges. Teams of undergraduatestudents in a Manufacturing Processes course worked with a medical doctor and practicingsurgeon on a project to design and create the prototype of a new medical device to improve aminimally-invasive surgical procedure. The medical device project provided students with realengineering and interdisciplinary learning experiences with clinical exposure and high societalimpact. The end goal is to prepare students with

Conference Session

Experinces in Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Perihan Fidan, Tennessee Technological University ; George Chitiyo, Tennessee Technological University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing ProjectsAbstractUndergraduate Research is one of the essential components in enhancing student learning and skillsets in critical thinking and creative inquiry. Tennessee Tech University has several opportunitiesto help students gain extensive summer research experiences through creative inquiry activities.During the summer semester, students and faculty members jointly work on a number of researchprojects as part of an NSF REU Site, Creative Inquiry Summer Experience Program, CampusSustainability Program and Quality Enhancement Program (QEP). This paper will report thefindings from projects performed in summer 2016 with accomplishments and evaluation findingsfrom each of the four projects.BackgroundProject based learning is a commonly

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zareena Gani, Higher Colleges of Technology

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Manufacturing

the Canadian tool making industry while she worked in Profine Molds and her keen interest in research brought her back to school. She obtained her Ph.D. from McMasters University in Canada as an NSERC scholar. After graduation, she moved to United Arab Emirates in 2011 and joined Higher Colleges of Technology. Dr. Zareena has published her research findings in reputed international journals and confer- ences. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Project Based Learning for Computer Integrated Manufacturing courseAbstract:At Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE, the objective has been to prepare students to be work-ready and professionally equipped for immediate employment. Computer

Conference Session

Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Design Projects

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #17452Open-Ended Design Projects in a Rapid Prototyping CourseDr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Arif Sirinterlikci is a University Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and the Depart- ment Head of Engineering at Robert Morris University. He holds BS and MS degrees, both in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey and his Ph.D. is in Industrial and Systems En- gineering from the Ohio State University. He has been actively involved in ASEE and SME organizations and conducted research in Rapid Prototyping and Reverse Engineering, Biomedical Device Design and

Conference Session

Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Design Projects

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy S. Reffeor, Grand Valley State University; John Farris, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #15443Student Perceptions of Course Projects as a Learning ToolDr. Wendy S. Reffeor, Grand Valley State University Wendy Reffeor is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University. She earned her Bachelors from GMI Engineering & Management Institute, Masters from Purdue University and Doctorate from Michigan State University. Her industrial experience includes designing quality systems for Allison Engine Company in Indianapolis. Since joining GVSU, she has focused on introducing design and build projects in traditionally

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Warren Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Michael Cassidy

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #15574MAKER: Interdisciplinary Senior Design Project to Print Mozart’s Fortepi-anoDr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Ertekin received his BS degree in mechanical engineering from Istanbul Technical University. He received MS degree in Production Management from Istanbul University. After working for Chrysler Truck Manufacturing Company in Turkey as a project engineer, he received dual MS degrees in engi- neering management and mechanical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T), formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. He worked for Toyota Motor Corporation as a

Conference Session

Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Design Projects

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Paul Robert Yearling, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jacob Allen Smith, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #15091Multi-Disciplinary Capstone Project on Self-Replicating 3-D PrinterProf. Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis Elaine Cooney is the Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology and the Program Director for Electrical Engineering Technology at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. She is also a Senior IDEAL Scholar with ABET, which means that she presents assessment workshops with other Senior IDEAL Scholars.Dr. Paul Robert Yearling, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis Paul Yearling Education: PhD. Major: Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Applied

Conference Session

Practices for Student Learning Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Amit J Lopes, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #18931Maximizing STEM Relevance Through Project-Based Learning for Fresh-man EngineersDr. Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso Aditya Akundi is currently affiliated to Industrial Manufacturing and Systems Engineering department, and Research Institute for Manufacturing and Engineering Systems at University of Texas, ElPaso. He earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer En- gineering at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Intrigued by Systems Engineering , he

Conference Session

Integrating Additive Manufacturing Practices in Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

April Krivoniak, Robert Morris University; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

set of Geomagic Tutorials and supplementing data after a FAROArm demonstration. No further instructions were given. The student faced a large timecommitment over several months but acquired strong background knowledge and great amountof skills in 3D Scanning, 3D Data Manipulation, and 3D Printing, along with AFO designknowledge while successfully completing the task. The student’s competency and confidencealso improved. After completing this project, she took an internship position with a high-techtissue simulation/phantom company and performed successfully with the skill and knowledgegained from this project.IntroductionThe current method of producing ankle-foot orthotic (AFO) devices has been labeled laborious,inconsistent, slow, expensive

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Rumpf, Ferris State University

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Manufacturing

desirability of so-called “soft skills” in their prospective employees. Consequently, teamwork is more afundamental part of modern manufacturing-related curricula than ever before as well. However,the best way to impart soft-skill lessons, especially in hard-skill fields, is open to debate,especially in the academic environment where outcomes assessment is stressed. Factors such asthe size of classes, complexity of projects, strengths versus weaknesses of class members,diversity initiatives in place, and many other dynamics may play a role in the formation ofproject teams. Simultaneously addressing the needs of each individual student, the needs of theclass as a whole, and needs of industrial partners is a delicate balancing act that calls first

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Somnath Chattopadhyay, Georgia Southern University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #8093Exploration of a Student Project in a Materials Processing CourseProf. Somnath Chattopadhyay, Georgia Southern University Page 23.577.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 EXPLORATION OF A STUDENT PROJECT IN A MATERIALS PROCESSING COURSEABSTRACTAs a part of the laboratory module for the junior level course in Materials Processing, a projecthas been introduced where the students work two hours every week for one semester. They areeach expected to fabricate a hacksaw from the

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University ; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #7851A Senior Design Project in Environmentally Friendly Glass ManufacturingDr. Richard Chiou, Drexel UniversityDr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel UniversityMr. M. Eric Carr, Drexel University Mr. Eric Carr is currently the Laboratory Technician for Drexel University’s Engineering Technology program. Carr assists faculty members with the development and implementation of various Engineering Technology courses, and enjoys finding innovative ways to use microcontrollers and other technologies to enhance Drexel’s Engineering Technology course offerings. Carr holds an M.S. in Computer Engineering from Drexel University

Conference Session

Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #8411Industry Based Senior Projects and the Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engi-neeringDr. Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State UniversityDr. Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University Dr. Hugh Jack is a registered professional engineer currently teaching Product Design and Manufacturing at Grand Valley State University. His areas of interest include automation, controls, and robotics. Page 24.741.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014Industry Based Senior Projects and the

Conference Session

Innovative Project-Based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas - El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas - El Paso; Teresa Wu, Arizona State University; Yirong Lin, University of Texas - El Paso

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #15440Evaluating Individual Learning Effectiveness on Project-Based LearningMethodology by Comparing Team-Based and Individually Assigned ProjectsProf. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas - El Paso Dr. Bill Tseng is a Professor and Chair of Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineer- ing at the UTEP. He is also a Director of Research Institute for Manufacturing & Engineering Systems, the host institute of Texas Manufacturing AssistanDr. Aditya Akundi, University of Texas - El Paso ADITYA AKUNDI is an assistant professor in the department of Informatics and Engineering Systems at

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

“semester project on steroids”, students at theOregon Institute of Technology set the lofty goal of designing and constructing a RapidPrototyping (RP) machine based on an international community of “Rep-Rappers” (ReplicatingRP Machines) that was started at the University of Bathe, England [1]. The idea is based onbuilding machines that can reproduce almost all of the components to make copies of themselvesusing the RP process, and through collaboration with other groups, implement improvements tothe previous generation of machines. By looking at the machine in terms of subsystems,multiple engineering strategies and tools were employed to complete the project. The studentsalso had to consult with experts from other departments, local industry and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Hung, Texas A&M University; Sriharsha Sundarram, Texas A&M University; Fatih Ozkeskin, University of Michigan; Mike Powers, Agilent Technologies; Juan Manriquez, Cideteq; Venkata Vasiraju, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

educational project. Some researchobjectives have been achieved by dividing an objective into manageable laboratory projects thatcan be completed by undergraduate students in a few weeks.The anodic dissolution µECM process effectively forms and shapes micro components from anyconductive material. Unlike classical ECM technology, the novel µECM utilizes very highfrequency pulses and proprietary electrode shapes/motions to remove materials at the micro ornano scales, and can mass-produce micro components with exceptional quality and surfaceintegrity. A theoretical model is developed which agrees with experimental data for 316Lstainless steel and copper beryllium alloy. The environmentally friendly technology showspromise as a high-resolution production

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati; Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati

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Manufacturing

toward a baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at theCollege of Applied Science, University of Cincinnati are required to complete a “Design, Build,and Test” senior capstone design project. In 2007/08, one of these capstone design projects wasto design and build a robot to participate in the BotsIQ National Competition. This robot wasbuilt to meet the BotsIQ 120lb weight class specifications.A BattleBot is a robot which possesses fighting capabilities and competes against otherBattleBots with the intent to disable them. The weapon is the main component of these robots.BattleBots compete one on one and the winner is determined by the amount of damage inflictedto the other using the weapon.In the 2007-2008 academic year, a team

Conference Session

Innovative Project-Based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #15644Research Projects and Lessons Learned from Research Experiences for Un-dergraduates’ Program in Automated System DesignDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” 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 manufacturing. He is also the

Conference Session

Innovative Project-Based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

April M. Bryan, Western Washington University; John Andrew Lund, Western Washington University

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Manufacturing

technology. As a result of its focus on design around a product family, aRMS is typically modular, adaptable and scalable. These characteristics make a RMS attractivefor use in manufacturing systems courses as it allows faculty the ability to start with amanufacturing system that is affordable, and then to change the system as additional resourcesbecome available or as technology changes. In addition, a truly reconfigurable manufacturingsystem provides opportunities for students in different project groups, within a given course, todemonstrate the implementation of theoretical system designs on a single manufacturing system.This paper presents the design and development of the Western Reconfigurable ManufacturingSystem Testbed (WeRMST), which was

Conference Session

Innovative Project-based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dawn Wendell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Charles Zheng Guan, MIT-SUTD Collaboration, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #142382.00GoKart - Using Electric Go-Karts to Teach Introductory Design and Man-ufacturing at MITDr. Dawn Wendell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Dawn Wendell is an engineer whose past projects range from BattleBots robots to medical devices, for which she holds several patents. She received four degrees from MIT including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. She worked as a fluid mechanics researcher in Paris, France before returning to MIT as Assistant Director of Admissions. Currently Dr. Wendell works as a Senior Lecturer in MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering teaching design, manufacturing, and

Conference Session

Innovative Project-based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Karen Kenyon, Grand Valley State University; John Paul Farris, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

StudentOutcomes c, d, e, g, and k 7. Specific course objectives related to these Student Outcomes are asfollows: 1. Students will be able to follow a structured process to design, prototype and test a solution to meet the customer requirements. (ABET Student Outcomes: c, d, e, k 7) 2. Students will be able to generate feasible alternative solutions and select the best solution. (ABET Student Outcomes: c, e, k 7) 3. Students will be proficient in communicating the results of their design work in written and oral formats. (ABET Student Outcome: g 7)Project Description To achieve the aforementioned objectives and outcomes, students are presented withvarious engineering problems to solve through a team design effort. For

Conference Session

Innovative Project-based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas A. Baine, Grand Valley State University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

particular, manufacturing andmechanical engineering students) perceive computer programming as irrelevant to their studies 1,2 . This is not surprising in that computer programming is taught almost exclusively with non-manufacturing examples. To address this problem a programming project was created for afreshman class. The project focused on a tolerance stack with a gap specification. The paperoutlines the tolerance problem, core programming concepts, and the final solution. Theprogramming assignment and a sample solution are provided in the appendices for reuse ormodification for other engineering schools.IntroductionThe freshman year at Grand Valley State University is common for all disciplines: Computer,Electrical, Mechanical, and Product

Conference Session

Innovative Project-Based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dawn Wendell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Amos G. Winter V, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #16244Gearhead Moments of Zen: Using Real-World Examples Of Supercar Designto Teach Introductory Design and ManufacturingDr. Dawn Wendell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Dawn Wendell is an engineer whose past projects range from BattleBots robots to medical devices, for which she holds several patents. She received four degrees from MIT including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. She worked as a fluid mechanics researcher in Paris, France before returning to MIT as Assistant Director of Admissions. Currently Dr. Wendell works as a Senior Lecturer in MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering teaching