Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Session - Virtual and Augmented Reality

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jose Diaz; Curtrell Trott; Fatahillah Iskandar; Ju Wang, Virginia State University; Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

differenttypes of digital manufacturing technology. El-Mounayri and Aw et al. [2] had developed a virtualmanufacturing laboratory of CNC milling. The laboratory environment provided the students: (a)access to a fully-functional virtual CNC milling machine, (b) training on the key operations of theCNC machine, (c) a lecture describing the components of the milling machine, and (d) a lecturedescribing the concepts of CNC milling. This virtual CNC machine was enabled by three softwaremodules: (1) a CNC Milling machine simulator, (2) a virtual-environment display engine, and (3)an intelligent-agent engine. The three modules was running on a single computer in a seamlessweb-based framework, which allowed students to access and run the virtual CNC machining

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

(a) (b) Figure 1 (a) 3D Model of Water Pump Designed and (b) Prototype of the 3D Model Fabricated by Students [8] 33.3 Enable Digital Thread Learning Laboratorial EnvironmentTo aware students on “digital thread" in product design, manufacturing, quality and inspection,equipment performance and health, across the product lifecycle, the novel integration of datainformation from product lifecycle cradle-to-gate stage (idea, design, manufacturing, andinspection) has been deployed in the VSU labs and Makerspace with the help of Siemens NX PLMsoftware. The data information framework design addresses the

Conference Session

Innovations in Additive Manufacturing Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Negative ()) of multimedia live instructor? Other (0) laboratory Do you think a virtual facility lab experience would be Better than (1) _________ that of a traditional lab experience? The same as (9) Worse than(2) Are you comfortable with learning technical information Strongly Affirmative (1) over the internet, for instance, using YouTube learn a skill or Affirmative (7) process? Neutral (2

Conference Session

Design & Development Projects and Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Carlos Michael Ruiz, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Carol Jeanice Martin; Smarth H Chadha, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Manufacturing

materialssuch as filtration media, catalysts, adsorption media, and electrodes. In fact, the successfulcommercialization of solar cells, new lighting technologies, fuel cells, and batteries may dependon the ability scale-up laboratory prototypes to large-area products in high-yield, low-costmanufacturing processes. Tools based on imaging and two dimensional probing will be veryuseful for process control, quality assurance, and reliability studies. Multicrystalline solar cells are particularly interesting due to the intricate grain structures[2-6] which results from the details of the casting process used to solidify silicon ingots fromwhich the silicon wafers are cut. The silicon wafers are processed into solar cells using emitterjunction

Conference Session

Experiences in Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University; Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University; Jerry N. Denton Denton, Western Carolina University

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Manufacturing

the course experience.In the Fall of 2017, planning began for a refresh of the course and laboratories. New laboratorystations were designed and built. Lecture and laboratory experiments were updated to use theAllen-Bradley PLCs. The stations were first used in January 2018.The new laboratory structure delayed the start of programming topics by a week. In the firstlectures and labs, students used a basic system wiring ladder diagram including safety circuitry.In lab they learned the fundamentals of electrical controls wiring and performed basic wiring forsensors and actuators. This was facilitated by a lab station design where the students began witha rolling cart that had a back panel with DIN rail mounted. (Note: DIN is the acronym for

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

AC 2007-2211: A COST-EFFECTIVE AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS LABJohn Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology Page 12.25.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Cost Effective Automation & Robotics LabAbstractMuch work has been published in the area of design of laboratory exercises and facilities tosupport teaching robotics and automation. New opportunities are becoming available, however,to allow laboratory facilities that are portable, have applications to a wide range of subjects, andare inexpensive.A large software manufacturer has recently entered the robotics software arena with a uniqueapproach. They are supporting small hobby class robots

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Amir Javaheri, Virginia State University; Stephen S. Tompkins, Virgina State University; Keith Williamson, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

and the University corerequirements. The outcomes have been adopted considering the University and school mission,program objectives, (a) through (k) defined by Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET) 4, and specific outcomes for manufacturing engineering as defined by theSociety of Manufacturing Engineering (SME). The program provides students with extensiveexperience in basic science and mathematics, engineering science, laboratories, computers,design, communication and teamwork, along with humanities and social science.To achieve the goals and objectives of the program educational objectives, we have developed aninnovative model for assessing our program. The model uses both indirect measure and directmeasure and is based

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Eisazadeh, Old Dominion University; Milan Rakita, Purdue University; Mona Torabizadeh, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

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Manufacturing

programs embed the use of virtual reality application for the purpose ofsimulating the welding process in a safe environment and with fewer resources needed than thereal welding laboratory [1]. Industry training systems in welding also use virtual reality for trainingof their workforce in virtual environments in which trainers and students can interact andtroubleshoot possible problems that can happen during the manufacturing process such as in engineassembly and car body assembly [2]. Some facilities offer collaborative approach to use andmaintenance of welding facilities [3].Research has shown that being male and having agricultural mechanical courses in both highschool and college were positively associated with having competency in welding and

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Fanhe Shamus Meng; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Franco Louis Spadoni, Washington State University; Angelo Laury Ivory

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #11708MAKER: Very Low Cost Experiments via 3-D Printing and Vacuum Form-ingProf. Robert F. Richards, Washington State University Dr. Robert Richards received the PhD in Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. He then worked in the Building and Fire Research Laboratory at NIST as a Post-Doctoral Researcher before joining the faculty of the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University. His research is in thermodynamics and heat and mass transfer. Over the last five years he has become involved in developing and disseminating research based learning methods. He was a

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Astrit Imeri, Tennessee Technological University; Nicholas Russell, Tennessee Technological University; James Reed Rust, Tennessee Technological University; Serhat Sahin, Tennessee Technological University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Manufacturing

Russell is a senior in Mechanical Engineering at Tennessee Tech University. He is currently working as an undergraduate research assistant in the additive manufacturing laboratory under Dr. Fidan. Nick is the student trustee on the Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees and is formally the Tennessee Board of Regents Student Regent. He is also the recipient of the 2017 Rising Renaissance Engineer Spectrum Award. Nick enjoys spending time with his family and trading stocks in his free time.Mr. James Reed Rust, Tennessee Technological University Mr. Reed Rust is a senior in Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Tennessee Tech University. He is currently working as an undergraduate research assistant in the additive manufacturing

Conference Session

Green and Susainable Manufacturing Practices

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Shraman Kadapa, Drexel University (Mechanical Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Smarth H Chadha, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Manufacturing

here, students conduct a LCA of a solar panel actually used in the laboratory course withthe intent of providing practical recommendations for environmental improvement. It is importantto point out that the focus of the project is to acquaint students with the LCA approach inconjunction with the details of the solar panel life cycle. This paper begins with a brief explanationof life cycle assessment, including streamlined life cycle approaches. In addition, the project usesGABI software to provide much of the data for the analysis.The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is charged with the task of“Quality assurance in higher education” for programs in applied science, computing, engineering,and technology. Institutions

Conference Session

Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

number of insights are gained through thisassessment. These include information regarding students’ achievement of learningoutcomes, effectiveness of instructional methods, quality of instructing faculty, anddeficiencies in areas such as text -books, laboratory equipment, and other facilities. Theassessments done during each year is used to propose recommendations that are acted onduring the following year.Table 3 summarizes the PAR assessment conducted during the academic year 2012. Asillustrated, each PLO was assessed using two direct methods and one indirect method. Evidence Means Collection Fiscal PLO

Conference Session

Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Manufacturing

on experience provided to the students in the Mazak facility cannot be emulated in school, even in the laboratory type classes.2. From the students’ side there is no additional cost involved as the project is fully sponsored by Mazak.Eighteen students have been assigned to nine different industrial projects ranging from productimprovement to optimization of manufacturing processes. Example of the project titles are:Automatic Assembly of Dangerous Materials, Robot Electrical Test Box for CNC Machines, etc.Using data obtained from surveys conducted duration the semester we will assess student’sperformance and make the necessary adjustments to improve the program.IntroductionMazak is the global leader in the design and manufacture of highly

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nourredine Boubekri, University of North Texas; Vasim Shaikh, University of North Texas

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Manufacturing

Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of North Texas, Discovery Park, Denton, Texas, USA, 76207.AbstractFlood cooling is primarily used to cool and lubricate the cutting tool andworkpiece interface during machining process. The adverse health effectscaused by the use of coolants and the potential economic advantages of greenermachining methods are drawing manufacturer’s attention to adapt and developnew methods of using lubricants. Microlubrication serves as an alternative toflood cooling by reducing the volume of cutting fluid used in the machiningprocess. An outline for how to conduct a laboratory experiment usingmicrolubrication and the subject are discussed.Keywords

Conference Session

Micromachining in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifford Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University

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Manufacturing

. Typical micro-machines are priced from $80,000 to well in excessof $200,000, depending on the usage and accessories that are required. This high cost places themachines outside of the budgets of many schools, small companies, and R & D laboratories. Inthis project, NIU engineering and technology researchers were given the task of developing anew generation of low-cost micro-machine (LCMM) which would be affordable and yet providethe required accuracies. It should be noted that the design engineers were given a time frame ofapproximately four months to outline, research, design, and construct the first generationLCMM. Below are the constraints that were placed upon the initial design: ≠ Material Costs - $12,000

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Maria V. Kalevitch, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing, Non-Industrial Applications of 3D Printing)  Reverse Engineering (Tools including 3D Scanning/CMMs and Methodology)  Cost Estimation  Environmental, Health, and Safety Issues in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing  Practicum (Rapid Prototyping Project, Reverse Engineering Project)Home-works, laboratory exercises, and area specific quizzes will be used in evaluatingparticipant’s micro-badge performances. Focusing on and evaluating student performance ineach area (listed above) without accumulating a lot of course materials will help students learneffectively. The Blackboard System will handle the organization of the course including coursematerials, assignments, and quizzes. The four levels (AP, P, ME1, and

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing - 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Salina; Mark Baugh, Weber State University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #12552The Chisel Test: A Simple, Scalable Learning Activity to Compare ColdWorking, Hot Working, and Quench Hardening of SteelsProf. Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University Salina Julia Morse is Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Mechanical Engineering Technology at Kansas State University, K-State Salina. A Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) and a Certified Enterprise Integrator (CEI), she teaches lecture and laboratory courses in the areas of computer-aided design, manufacturing and materials, and automation systems. Prof. Morse earned a B.S in Industrial Engineering from the University of

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 program to the Six Sigma green belt standard. The map shows that programs generally deliver essential statistical methods and content. Other topics in the standard, such as ‘Piloting your solution’, are more suited to experiential activities in laboratories and projects. The outcome of the paper is an indication of how the standard manufacturing curriculum supports the Six Sigma standard. In addition, the paper will highlight aspects of the standard that do not require the addition of new courses but can enhance traditional topic coverage.  2. Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge  The topics listed below are summarized from the American Society for Quality Body of  1​Knowledge for

Conference Session

Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Dharma Varapula, Drexel University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

mill; experimental setup on adesktop with programmable syringe pumps, sensors, and CCD and thermal infrared camera,experimentation, and analysis of images. We study concurrent and countercurrent heat exchangers,various active and passive mixers, heats of mixing between alcohols and aqueous salt solutions, andacid-base neutralization reactions. These laboratory projects provide instructive and accessiblehands-on experimentation, at levels ranging from intuitive and visual to more analytical treatments,in subject areas of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, reaction engineering, image processing andmachine vision, engineering modeling, and rapid prototyping. We emphasize skills and conceptsgained for their relevancy to energy efficiency

Conference Session

Strategies for Effective Education in Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Gargac, University of Mount Union

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

thespring semester of their final year. The course is comprised of a 2-credit-hour course lecture anda 1-credit laboratory. Before spring semester of 2017, the course followed a more traditionalstructure. Readings were assigned out of a manufacturing textbook, the manufacturing processeswere described during traditional academic lectures, and tests were proctored to assess studentlearning. The 1-credit-hour lab was used to tour five local manufacturing facilities throughoutthe semester. A comparison between the 2016 and 2017 course structure is shown in Figure 1.Figure 1: Comparative course structure between the 2016 and 2017 version of the course.During the spring 2017 semester, 14 senior-level, male mechanical engineering students wereenrolled in

Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University; Julie C Baker Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University

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Manufacturing

StateCurriculum), and CTE (Tennessee State Curriculum) standards for the 9th and 10th gradesincluding the embedded student performance standards for engineering and technology.Tennessee Tech University engineering and education faculty members co-teach the contentmodules in order to solidify the content knowledge sets while they increase the comprehensionand engagement of the teachers. A number of the state-of-the-art teaching with technologyconcepts are an essential part of this project as such remotely accessible laboratory, computer-aided design, computer-aided simulation, and AM [4]. DTF teacher-participants learn andpractice the infrastructure of current remotely accessible rapid prototyping laboratory given inFigure 2. They gain to adapt and

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; Yueh-Ting Yang, Drexel University; Brittany Killen, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Ajou University

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Manufacturing

this paper, the application of rapid prototyping in fabricating awalking robotic system and mechanism is presented. Using a Dimension uPrint Personal3D Printer, prototypes of a robot body and legs are fabricated. These components are thenused to fabricate the articulated structure of an experimental prototype for a quadrupedrobot. The necessary information about methods of control, power, sensors, batteries,electronics, and more is presented. Materials, methods, and tools are outlined, includingthe use of servomotors and microcontroller-based control systems. Students in theApplied Engineering Technology program are required to work with this robotic projectas part of a laboratory experiment in the “MET 205 Robotics and Mechatronics

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Session: Make-it!

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Samuel C. Lieber P.E., New Jersey Institute of Technology; Justin T. Suriano, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Daniel Brateris, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

the Makerspace incompliance with state, federal, and NJIT regulations. The protocols put in place were directlyinfluenced by both the CDC guidelines [3-4] at the time of writing (August 2020), as well asNJIT’s COVID protocols for students, faculty, and staff in laboratory spaces [5]. In the creationof this protocol, the floor plan of the space and the user experience at each “station” wasconsidered. General behavioral rules were put into place for all individuals in the space that wereinformed by both CDC COVID-19 guidelines and NJIT’s COVID-19 protocols. The entirety ofthe NJIT Makerspace COVID protocol was determined via a sequential, hierarchical process,where: • The NJIT campus and laboratory-wide protocol and the CDC guidelines were

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan W. Krauss, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Arjumand Ali, Grand Valley State University; Amy L. Lenz, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

challenges of university-owned control laboratories has sparkedconsiderable interest in student-owned control experiments 8,9,10 . The focus on student-ownedcontrol experiments has lead to many novel platforms such a small robotic vehicle with a custommicro-controller board 11 and a 3D printed experiment for balancing a ball on a plate 12 . Otherinstructors have used extensive simulations 13 and haptics 14 to enrich dynamic systems andcontrol courses.The abundance of online videos on control-related topics along with the relative ease with whichinstructors can create and distribute their own lecture videos has brought into question how to bestuse face-to-face instruction time. One answer to this question is to "flip" the course by having thestudents

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

the tools and techniques taught, and the practice of manufacturing in realfactories1-2. The topics often remain abstract, and are considered as merely interesting academicexercises. Part of the reason for this is students’ lack of experience with real manufacturingenvironments. As a result, many educators of manufacturing system courses share the sameviewpoint as educators in other fields of engineering, i.e., in order to prepare students forindustry and/or advanced studies in engineering, it is necessary to employ techniques that assistthem with bridging the gap between engineering theory and practice1-6. While it has beenacknowledged that the use of physical laboratories would be useful for this purpose, many havecited high start-up and

Conference Session

Virtual Reality, Simulation, and Optimization of Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest; Ge Jin, Purdue University Northwest; Justin David Heffron, Purdue University Northwest; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Mel Cossette, Edmonds Community College; Cheryl A. Welsch, Eastern Iowa Community College; Wayne Merrell

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Manufacturing

; ConsiderationsIdentification of VR training topics for digital manufacturing educationVR, as an instructional training tool for Digital Manufacturing presents the potentials ofpromoting student interest in the training/learning process. VR is a proven tool that can engagelearners effectively and the enhanced engagement can be attained by actively involving theparticipant or trainee in the process (Toth, Ludvico, & Morrow, 2014, Chandramouli, Zahraee, &Winer, 2014, Jin & Nakayama, 2013, Jen, Taha, & Vui, 2008). Laboratory exercises inmanufacturing curriculum are not always able to meet the demands of the advancedmanufacturing need in their conventional form with the traditional experiments. Virtuallaboratories, on the other hand, can be built to

Conference Session

Green Energy Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Management

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Toshika Fegade, Drexel University; Yu-Chieh (Jamie) Wu, Drexel University ; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation, Manufacturing

Virtual Reality for Green Energy Manufacturing Education AbstractThis paper presents the project-based learning result of green energy manufacturing integratedwith virtual reality (VR). This work provides an innovative solution for optimizing learningeffectiveness and improving educational outcomes through the development of virtual models thatcan be used and integrated into the existing renewable energy laboratory. The goal is to apply theseprototypical simulators to train undergraduate engineering students and professionals in windenergy education; and to offer experiential learning opportunities in 3D modeling, simulation, andvisualization. The students were given multiple projects

Conference Session

Program and Curriculum Design Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology ; Robert G. Landers, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Fang Liu; Thanh Nguyen, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #10151A longitudinal study on the effectiveness of the Research Experience for Un-dergraduates (REU) program at Missouri University of Science and Technol-ogyDr. Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology Dr. Hong Sheng is an Associate Professor in Information Science and Technology (IST) at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). She is also co-director of the Laboratory for Information Technology Evaluation (LITE) at Missouri S&T. Her research interests include trust and privacy issues in information systems, mobile and ubiquitous applications, usability and eye tracking

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

manufacturing preferences. A generic manufacturing engineer isharder to educate and to fit into the workforce generic mechanical engineer. These regionalpreferences are best identified through the inclusion of a vibrant Industrial Advisory Committeethat collaborates with the faculty and helps to guide their decisions on curriculum.Finally, a third major challenge to creating a Manufacturing Engineering program is establishingworking laboratory and fabrication spaces and facilities to support the curriculum. Since bydefinition manufacturing requires the fabrication of a product, tool or system, by definition thereneeds to be equipment and technical staff to support fabrication activities.Overview of the programs at Western Washington University and

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Kory J. Goldammer, Richland College; Brian Morgan Fleming, Richland College; Roderick R. Crowder, Richland College; Ralph S. Wiser, Richland College; Esraa Elanany, Richland College

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Manufacturing

the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and research in the areas of automation, control, and automated system integration.Dr. Kory J. Goldammer, Richland CollegeBrian Morgan FlemingProf. Roderick R. Crowder, Richland College Professor Roderick Crowder is full-time Lead Faculty, Program Coordinator, and Engineering Curriculum Chair in the School of Engineering & Technology at Richland College of the Dallas County Community College District. His research interests include sustainable energy systems, RFID, engineering education, intelligent manufacturing system design and manufacturing system process automation.Mr. Ralph S. Wiser, Richland College