Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

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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

. Sustainability is an important issue for any organization in thetwenty first century and has become an integral part of the engineering practices and policies.Engineers have a critical role to achieve this with sustainable development. Engineers should notignore the challenges and opportunities that arise from the needing sustainability development,and sustainability is a key driver for new directions in engineering all the way from design tomanufacturing. Systems thinking, problem-finding, visualizing, improving, creative problem-solving and adaptability are the six types of cognitive abilities that engineering students need todevelop as identified by the Royal Academy of Engineering [1]. All the above mentionedrequires an understanding of multiple

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Laboratories

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuqiu You, Ohio University

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Manufacturing

in an image. For instance, suppose a systematic source of noise in an imagecauses many pixels to have one “noisy” gray level. Then a histogram can be used to determinewhat the noise gray level is in order to attempt to remove or neutralize the noise. Figure 1 belowshows an image that has all its pixel gray levels clustered between two relatively close values. Inthis image, all pixel gray values are between 120 and 180 gray levels. As a result, the image isnot very clear and details are not visible. If the histogram is equalized such that the same 16 graylevels present in the image are spread out between 1 and 255 gray levels, at intervals of 17 units.Then, due to the equalization, the image will be vastly improved. The histogram chart

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sven G. Bilen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Timothy F. Wheeler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Randall G Bock, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

of the White House Office of Science and TechnologyPolicy said in a 2010 speech at the New York Hall of Science [1]: “After all, we wouldn’t teachkids how to play football by lecturing to them about football for years and years before allowingthem to play. And if education is about the ‘lighting of a flame not the filling of a pail’—weshould be putting the tools of discovery, invention and fabrication at the fingertips of everychild—inside and outside of the classroom.”The maker culture typically emphasizes “informal, networked, peer-led, and shared learningmotivated by fun and self-fulfillment.” [2] It has grown up outside of formal learning structures,but many educational institutions are now actively seeking ways to adopt this culture

Conference Session

Make It!

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Thomas Bannerman, The Ohio State University; Andrew Theiss, The Ohio State University; Deborah M. Grzybowski, The Ohio State University

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Manufacturing

as a poster presentation at a formalresearch forum.Project DetailsSpecifically, students are given a detailed problem statement with objectives, idealcharacteristics, required features, required constraints, and specific tasks. Excerpts from theproblem statement are given in this section. The acronym for the device the student teams createis the “Nanofunctionalized Assay Nested in an Onboard Laboratory Yielding SpecificExpeditious Results” or NANOLYSER. The project objectives are as follows:1. Exposure to various fields of engineering – specifically, how nanotechnology approaches can be utilized for various applications in many fields2. Experience in essential time management, task scheduling, and project management skills3. Experience in

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devdas Shetty, University of the District of Columbia; Claudio Campana, University of Hartford; Suhash Ghosh, University of Hartford

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Manufacturing

societalbenefits must be paired with financial benefits in order to truly succeed. Furthermore, the processof rethinking a product’s design so that it is more durable or more easily recycled; or so that itcontains fewer parts, less packaging or more recycled content – also drives innovation andquality improvement.This paper describes a new model that identifies sustainability related performance measures forproducts in terms of 1. Sustainable product design by robust design 2. Sustainable design byquality of service. The paper describes items 1 and 2 in detail. To support the theory ofsustainable product design by robust design techniques (item 1), a case study on a laser basedmeasuring instrument is considered. To support the theory of sustainable design

Conference Session

Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ananda Mani Paudel, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Devi Kiran Kalla, Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Manufacturing

practical considerations in solving real life problems is developed and offered.This paper presents a more comprehensive course devoted to AM, covering aspects of thetechnology as well as integration of the existing technology and its management. For example,1) modeling section constitutes basic CAD and 3D scanning; 2) enabling technology sectionscover topics in AM technologies and materials; 3) impact analysis section includes productionsystems, environment and safety relevant to AM. Design for AM considers the shape anddimension based on the functional requirements and loading conditions rather than shape andsize of the stock material. Different open source and proprietary AM technologies with thecapability of printing plastics and metal are

Conference Session

Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Keith G. Moran Jr.; Christopher Steven Kremer, Robert Morris University; Bruce Allen Barnes Jr., Robert Morris University ; Justin Cosgrove; Samuel A. Colosimo III, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

entering from outside. Disassembly of the previous design: To gain a better understanding of what the prior team was working with and what needed to be altered, the team began looking at each piece in the printer enclosure. The team quickly found out that the z-axis stepper-motor and modular frame was reusable. However, almost all the other components needed to be redone.Figure 1. The DLP 3D Printer – including its internal structure, projector, resin box, build platform, and z-axis controls Ordering a new projector: The previous team believed to have damaged their projector. Furthermore, due to the resin leak mentioned above, their projector was covered in resin, making it useless. Therefore the

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Rajesh Ganithi, Petroleum Institute

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Manufacturing

the choice of differentforms of material, machines and methods of holding the work. The exercise permittedthe use of both jig and fixture and thus it is unique. It enabled the students tounderstand the use of jigs, fixtures and standard work holders like the three jaw chuckand the vise. It also describes the assessment and students’ feedback.1 IntroductionMachine tool is a power driven appliance to bring the cutting tool and the work piecein contact and to have a relative motion between them that executes the cut. The cuttransforms the raw stock into a finished or semi-finished component. In order for thecut to be effective work has to be held firmly and appropriately and for the students,work-holding or ‘Fixturing’ is one of the least

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York; Bijan Bayat Mokhtari, Aalto University, New York City College of Technology; Ali Harb

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

, electronicdesign and programming from the mechatronic toy.1. IntroductionHands-on mechatronic design activities have been proven to be a very effective tool to inspireengineering students to stay focused on their study, to make connections to real engineering work, tounderstand the multidisciplinary nature of product design and the importance of teamwork andcollaboration. Project based hands-on projects provide students with valuable hands-on experience andallow them to take responsibility for their successful implementation of the project from start to finishwithin a reasonable time frame 1-7.The objective of this Candy Crane project is to provide a hands-on opportunity for the mechanicalengineering students to practice concurrent engineering, to learn

Conference Session

Innovative Project-Based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

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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

andapproachable. There has been a recent trend to improve introductory mechanical engineeringclasses to show students immediately the applications of the knowledge they are acquiring in theclasses early in their department [1] [2]. Such identity with the material has been shown toincrease persistence in engineering [3] [4].This paper illustrates a thematic method of examples threaded throughout a semester-long classat the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that tie together introductory concepts that thestudents are leaning and real-world examples from the automotive industry. These examples,which often include video, sound or music, pictures, and real-world specifications, break up thenormal lecture-format class and show immediate applications for

Conference Session

Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Mauricio Torres, Northern Kentucky University

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Manufacturing

processes, enterprise engineering and en- gineering education. Page 26.1699.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Vertical Integration of Capstone Projects in Multiple Courses in the Engineering Technology ProgramsThe Senior Project at NKUIn Engineering Technology Programs the objective of capstone projects is two-fold: provide anopportunity to evaluate the use by students of the knowledge acquired during the program and tofacilitate the program assessment process by addressing the attainment of the “Student LearningOutcomes”, as defined by ABET [1].The project

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Young B. Moon, Syracuse University; Mingtao Wu, Syracuse University

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Manufacturing

manufacturing processes, and ultimately to fabrication of physical prototypes. Therefore, how to spur innovative minds among students has been the main challenge of the course. Four main methods have been devised and adopted to spur innovation: (i) by explaining the criticality of sustainability issues, (ii) by sharing existing and conceived examples and solutions, (iii) by providing practical methods, and (iv) by imposing thoughtful constraints. This paper presents the learning objectives, contents and approaches of the course, how those four methods have been implemented in the course, and the preliminary analyses of the effectiveness of those methods in spurring students’ innovation potential as exhibited in their learning.1

Conference Session

Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Manufacturing

Engineering Education, 2015Program Assessment Using Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Requirements   Abstract  The Six Sigma system is widely used in industry to implement quality systems. It is a formal application of theory and practice to make better business decisions about design and manufacturing. Given the applied nature of the methods, a certification system has grown to endorse professionals that have received the training, applied the knowledge, and demonstrated results. One such example is the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Green  1​Belt (CSSGB) ​ . Naturally there has been interest in greater recognition of the standard from academia. The common response is that academia already prepares graduates

Conference Session

Innovations in Curriculum and Course Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mauricio Torres, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

-orienteduniversities [1] in graduating potential industry leaders, managers and supervisors with a broaderview of STEM disciplines, which may provide additional incentive to prospective students to maketheir career decisions towards STEM areas.What is Mechatronics?The term mechatronics was first used in the late 1960s by a Japanese Electric Company to describethe engineering integration between mechanical and electrical systems. It is an integratedcomprehensive study of electromechanical systems, integrating electrical, mechanical andcomputer engineering areas [1]. Mechatronics can be defined as the analysis, design, andintegration of mechanics with electronics through intelligent computer control [2], as can be seenin Figure 1: Figure 1 Mechatronics

Conference Session

Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; Jeffrey L. Newcomer, Western Washington University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

undoubtedly being filled by graduates fromMechanical Engineering programs. There are efforts under way to infuse these curriculums withmore manufacturing content.1-2 However, this is a difficult strategy to follow. The advances inmanufacturing technology particularly those driven by new materials and processes,computerization, the Internet, wireless and portable computing, and globalization aretransforming in ever more fast-paced ways, how goods are manufactured. Keeping up with thesechanges requires not only a dedicated manufacturing curriculum, but ones that are customizableto local and regional manufacturing influences.To address this need in Washington State, a new manufacturing engineering program has beencreated at Western Washington University

Conference Session

Manufacturing Materials and Processes

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University ; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

a sustainable development model for modernmanufacturing industries. Sustainable green manufacturing encompasses the design ofmanufacturing processes to prioritize energy conservation, pollution prevention orreduction, and increased health and safety of communities, employees, and consumers. Inthis paper, we will discuss key advanced technologies and environmental topics that canbe integrated into manufacturing coursework to include sustainability principles. Thiscourse has been taught, evaluated, and reviewed to identify barriers to the inclusion ofemerging issues into the course manufacturing materials.1. IntroductionMET 101 Manufacturing Materials is an undergraduate engineering course taken byfreshman level students in the Engineering

Conference Session

Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center; Marie A. Boyette, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center

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Manufacturing

) helpful when solving other problems in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects in school (Table 1.). Table 1. Pre and Post Robotics Camp Surveys (n=510) Scale for Surveys: 1=Not at all 2= A Little 3= Somewhat 4= Very 5= ExtremelyPRE CAMP SURVEY QUESTIONS Question 1 2 3 4 5 Total6. Please rate your awareness of career options inadvanced manufacturing. 6 53 130 173 114 40 5107. Please rate your interest in a career in advancedmanufacturing. 7 37 131 163 123 56 5108. Please rate how realistic you feel careers in

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Chariah, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Nicholas Kumia; Jonathan R. Zubarriain, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Manufacturing

spacing between the rollers and the actual sizes of thepill. The spacing and size of the rollers used for the design were determined by experimentation, as well asresearch. According to a FDA study, the recommended pill size is not to exceed 17mm in its largestdimension5. Given that this is an extreme we spaced the rollers 15mm apart to pass what we felt was aslightly larger than average pill. Additionally, the flexibility of the sponge was taken into account, as theshaft design is 3mm and the sponge 7.5 mm in diameter. This allows for an additional 1 mm or 2mm to besqueezed out of the roller allowing a 17mm pill to pass. To prevent any additional medication from passingthrough the rollers, as soon as a pill passes a sensor, the rollers would

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

showed a decline in the number of undergraduate studentsmoving on to graduate school after graduation 1. A report by the Council of Graduate Schools2suggest that in order for the United States to maintain its leadership role in global innovation anddiscovery, our country must continue to develop highly skilled human talent through graduateschool. Studies suggest that suggest that undergraduate research may hold some of the answersto increasing student learning, retention, graduation rates and entrance into graduate programs 3-9.Federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense, andNational Institute of Standards and Technology offer programs to provide research experiencesfor undergraduate students10-11. NSF’s

Conference Session

Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley B. Williams P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Eric J. Schaus, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

shifting to alternative manufacturing approaches. The key success for theAM parts included the desired reduction in cycle time, effective matching of existing complexgeometry, efficient mass reduction, and increased productivity by allowing students to move onto other tasks while parts were being printed. Once final embodiments were settled on for thevarious AM parts, they performed their intended functions without incident throughout thetesting and competition at Kennedy Space Center.IntroductionStudents at the UNC Charlotte designed and built a robot to compete in the 5th annual NASArobotic mining competition [1]. The six wheeled robot, which weighed in at 167 lbs, includedten motors/actuators, numerous sensors, mechanisms, and an off board

Conference Session

Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Manoj Vanajakumari, Texas A&M University; Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

fundamentals of business research and formal writingwhile working on the capstone project. This is not a viable strategy when the programsize continues to grow. Hence much is needed to transform the way the capstone projectis executed. The challenges the faculty faces with respect to capstone project are plenty.1) How can the students’ effort in conducting actual research is not slowed down due totheir lack of understanding of business research process? 2) Can we leverage the facetime the faculty have during the residency week to set and manage expectations?, 3) Howcan the faculty makes sure that the students have the right skill set to manage and executetheir projects in a self-directed manner, where the faculty’s role is limited to directing

Conference Session

Innovations in Curriculum and Course Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

future activities will be included in this paper. The paper will conclude with theassessment process.IntroductionReplacement of paper-based engineering graphics by its computer-based counterpart expandedthe role of engineering graphics into engineering analysis, virtual and physical rapid prototyping,and computer-aided manufacturing.Graphics instructors have been discussing this evolution and fate of paper based graphics [1] [2] [3].Another critical discussion has been on replacing introductory graphics education withfundamental design education [4][5] or establishing product design/life-cycle management as thefoundation for engineering graphics curriculum [6][7].This paper presents an effort to help engineering students better understand the

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Waldorf, California Polytechnic State University; Trian M. Georgeou, California Polytechnic State University

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Manufacturing

condition (IME 140, ME 130)  Recognize MMC symbol where specified (IME 143/144, ME 251, IME 335)  State Rule #1 for Features of size (IME 143/144, ME 130)  Recognize situations when Rule #1 does not apply (IME 428)  Locate datums where specified on a drawing (IME 140, ME 130, IME 335, IME 450)Comprehension  Classify form, orientation, and location tolerances (IME 140, ME 130, IME 335)  Explain or describe allowable form and orientation errors inherent in size tolerances (IME 140, ME 130, IME 335)  Explain the concept of a tolerance zone (IME 140, ME 130)  Explain the concept of bonus tolerance (IME 143/144, ME 251)  Explain or describe the allowable location errors inherent in traditional coordinate location

Conference Session

Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Jahan, Western Kentucky University; A. Mark Doggett, Western Kentucky University

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Manufacturing

, inadequatecommunication between faculty and students, and improper management of facilities resourcesand inventory. The students also focused on the waste associated with instructional modes at theuniversity system, asserting the need for more online and competency-based education. Thestudents opined that universities can implement lean principles to a certain degree by beingcustomer focused, applying continuous improvement, reducing muda in mura, continuouslyinvolving students, faculty and staffs, and above all emphasizing a lean culture.Introduction‘Lean’ is defined as the “set of tools that assist in the identification and steady elimination ofwaste (muda), the improvement of quality, and production time and cost reduction”1. It is acustomer-focused knowledge

Conference Session

Additive Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

produce functional casting prototypes of any size, complexity, andmetal that could be mechanically and physically field tested and used as actual parts. Toenhance practical research and learning experience of the students applying this hybridtechnology, several undergraduate projects, master and Ph.D. allowed student to participateactively in the development of the processes. Numerous research presentation, papers and thesiswas produced.1. IntroductionEarly in history of rapid prototyping (RP), now often called 3D printing, development the partsproduced were used by design engineers as 3D physical representations of the part model; thoseRP parts in general were fragile and dimensionally inaccurate with rough surface finish. Today,RP models are

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing – 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana M. Djuric, Wayne State University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Tatiana V. Goris, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

critical industries of thiscentury: consumer electronics, food, solar & wind power, and advanced battery manufacturing toname just a few.” 1 Educational efforts presented in this paper are closely tied to the latest trendsspecified in "Investing in Next-Generation Robotics" platform by President Obama (June 24,2011) 2. The President has launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP), a nationaleffort bringing together industry, universities, and the federal government to invest in the Page 26.1250.2emerging technologies that will create high quality manufacturing jobs and enhance our globalcompetitiveness. One of the key steps being

Conference Session

Additive Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mathew Schaefer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Manufacturing

of their mold layout through the use of SolidCast casting simulation software andmake improvements to the initial mold layout. A final version of the casting design is submittedto the MSOE rapid prototyping center for fabrication of the casting patterns. The last step is tomake an aluminum sand-cast part, in a small-scale foundry in MSOE’s labs. The projectemphasizes the basic premise of the course; a manufactured part must be designed within thelimitations and capabilities of the manufacturing process.Successful completion of the project covers several key course outcomes, including: 1)understand the steps involved in basic green-sand casting process along with its capabilities andlimitations, 2) apply this knowledge to design a component

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Y. Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

prototype model for an autonomousvehicle that would be designed to help those that would need it the most.Design of the Vehicle and Autonomous System The first step in converting the remote control car into an autonomous vehicle was toremove any unneeded components that were not essential to the design. The motors used forsteering and driving were originally controlled by a circuit board, which can be seen in themiddle in Figure 1. This entire control circuit board was removed and replaced with the ArduinoUno microcontroller and the accompanying GPS shield and motor shield. The shields are specialpurpose boards that can be plugged on top of the Arduino in order to extend its capabilities. TheArduino used the motor shield to control the

Conference Session

Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

work done in this study as a thematicanalysis. Even though our data does not replicate traditional data used for thematic analysis,this study sits well within the definition of a “method for identifying,analysing and reporting patterns”1 (p. 79). Particularly as a theoretical analysis, as it renderswell our theoretical and analytical interests in the subject matter.FindingsFigure 1. Makerspaces in the United StatesMakerspaces in the United States and select other cultural contextsThe first search in cyberspace for this thematic analysis comprises of looking for piecesassociated with the words “maker”, “make”, “makerspace” and “co-working space” over theInternet via a Google search. Figure 1 shows applicable results from this search in

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

the other hand, project-based learning has been broadly executed with theobjective of enhancing the learning outcome of the students in engineering classes. In projectbased learning, the fundamental principles are acquired by solving a problem, which adds acontext and makes the information more relevant, which results in enhanced knowledge retentionin the students3. Adderley et al. defined the project method utilizing the following points4: (1) Asolution to a problem must be involved in the project; (2) Initiative is needed by thestudent/group of students, as well as a variety of educational activities; (3) an end product suchas a thesis, report or model is common; (4) projects are performed for a considerable length oftime; (5) professors