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Integrating Additive Manufacturing Practices in Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University; Levi Sligar, Northwest Nazarene University; John Stutz P.E., Northwest Nazarene College; Brice Allen, Northwest Nazarene University; Duke Mejia Bulanon, Northwest Nazarene University; Abigail Stutz,, Northwest Nazarene University; Mallory Garner, Northwest Nazarene University

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print, and cast a lifting hook. Using failuretheory and solid modeling simulation, students calculated the maximum force that would resultin their hook’s failure and the location of failure which is then verified by testing to failure. Asurvey of students who have completed this project reveal that adding this project reinforced thelearning experience for the students in a junior level Mechanics of Materials class.1. IntroductionHands-on learning experiences are active learning approaches that are essential for collegestudents to apply the materials learned in the classroom and to stimulate their understanding 1.Several educational set-ups are easily obtainable for such courses and they supplement theconcepts taught in the classroom. Additive

Conference Session

Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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. Although traditionalenergy sources (such as fossil fuels) still meet most of our energy demands, the benefits ofrenewable energy have no match of being environmentally friendly while they are virtuallyinexhaustible. Sustainable development includes solving the sustainable energy resourcesproblem[1, 2]. “A sustainable energy system may be regarded as a cost-efficient, reliable, andenvironmentally friendly energy system that effectively utilizes local resources andnetworks.”[3]. The development of renewable and sustainable energy sources will lead to anincrease in energy independence which, in turn, will lead to advancement in local and regionalsustainable manufacturing industries and to promotion of regional development of the workforcespecialized

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Innovations in Additive Manufacturing Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Watson, Putnam County School System; Fred Vondra, Tennessee Technological University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University

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primary focuses of the RET supplemental researchwere: 1) To study the viability of the sand casting process in the 21st century; 2) To test theefficiency and effectiveness of rapid prototyping, combining the modern technologies of 3DPrinting with the sand casting process; and 3) To assist a Tennessee Tech engineering student,who has already started a personal casting and smithing business, with his entrepreneurialendeavors.3. Process OverviewIn this project, prototypes of various designs were printed with 3D printers and then cast in threemetals. Before the prototype tool or object could be printed, it had to be designed. Theprototypes were designed with a variety of programs. Dassault Systèm’s SolidWorks andAutodesk’s AutoCAD, both of which are

Conference Session

Innovations in Additive Manufacturing Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel J. Walter, Robert Morris University; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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scanner to differentiate geometry. Even when not necessarily required,the dots improved the scans dramatically. A metal 3D printed historical figure was used with thepositioning dots and required very little editing afterwards.Editing proved to be a vital resource of the ReMake program5. The object for a test, in this casea previously 3D printed skull, was placed on a podium in the center of the office on a few pagesof newspaper illustrated in Figure 1 and 2. Rather than 30 photos taken at eye level with theobject, 40-50 were taken at this level and about 20 were taken from a higher angle. Care wastaken to slow down the process of rapidly taking photos to allow the stabilization of the camerato take effect. After the shots of the object were

Conference Session

Make It!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Conference Session

Make It!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neil Andrew Gardner, The Ohio State University

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Microfluidics,and introduces them to these topics by utilizing a lab-on-a-chip.There are two versions of this program, but they have many similarities. Both of the courses utilize a2” diameter chip of 1/8” acrylic that has features machined into it that were custom designed bystudent teams. Both introduce the students to common lab and medical supplies such as: rubber(nitrile) gloves, disposable syringes with plastic precision tips, Kimwipes, petri dishes, PDMS, ultrasoniccleaning machines, etc.In one version of the course the students build and calibrate an electrical circuit which is used tomeasure the concentration of a solution of fluorescein. This is accomplished through repeated testingusing a 1000ppm solution of fluorescein to calibrate the

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Strategies for Effective Education in Manufacturing

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huseyin Sarper, Old Dominion University; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University

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experience encompasses all four pillars of manufacturing engineering: “1)Materials and manufacturing processes; 2) Product, tooling, and assembly engineering; 3)Manufacturing systems and operations; and 4) Manufacturing competitiveness13.” Student workin teams of three to four with about 100 students per semester.Educational Goals, Activities, and OutcomesEducational goals of this project include increased excitement for engineering resulting inincreased retention, motivational preparation for further studies in engineering, and gaining aninsight into what engineers do. The practical experience consists of several activities: observationof real metal cutting operations, realizing overhead costs, calculating realistic manufacturing costs,applications

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Projects in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); David English; Michael Naceri Hazm

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address a technically challenging and commercially important opportunity in amanufacturing facility. Machining of metal parts, such as fluid system components, may notimpress as cutting-edge high technology with much room left for innovation, yet there arenumerous opportunities for modernizing shop operations to improve quality, productivity, andflexibility. As the US contemplates ways to ‘recapture’ manufacturing, especially in well-established sectors of the economy such as machine shops, it is important to retrofit state-of-the-art measurement technologies into production operations. The project relied on knowledge gained from courses in: 1) circuit theory and electronics,2) CNC and prototyping, 3) engineering materials, 4) Quality and

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Design & Development Projects and Practices

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gavin Garner, University of Virginia

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creative, whichis evidenced by the vast array of different shapes and themes that they have incorporated intotheir designs over the years. Others within academia have also documented success in motivatingengineering students by constructing either electric guitars or effects pedal circuits.[1][2][3]Introduction For this project, students must balance the aesthetics of their guitars with their optimalresonance properties (predicted using FEA), structural integrity, and manufacturability. Runningmodal analysis simulations in CAD software allows students to predict the fundamentalresonance frequencies of their guitars. They are encouraged to then experiment with changingthe shape and features on their guitar models to bring out as many

Conference Session

Experinces in Manufacturing Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Design & Development Projects and Practices

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mingshao Zhang, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Zhou Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Nima Lotfi, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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tosignificant upfront cost and preparation time. In addition, industrial robots are expensiveand their effectiveness is application-specific. Overall, the acquisition cost of a robot canvary between $25,000 and $700,000, excluding initial integration costs and ongoingmaintenance.The traditional industrial robots are suitable for mass production. However, masscustomization is the new frontier in the field of product manufacturing and marketing [1].Custom-made products with a low cost are the specialty of mass customization. Anindustrial robotic system, especially a low cost one, with the capability of automatic 1reconfigurability has great potential in this market. Taking industrial assembly lines as

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Experinces in Manufacturing Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel J Cox, Georgia Southern University

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. A new program, in its second year,leverages over forty years of manufacturing and industrial technology programs with therequirements and demands of an engineering program and an increasingly sophisticatedmanufacturing environment. The four pillars [1] of manufacturing knowledge: materials andmanufacturing processes; product tooling and assembly engineering; manufacturing systems andoperations; and manufacturing competitiveness provides a framework of educating the nextgeneration manufacturing engineers. Much thoughtful design and consideration has taken placefor manufacturing engineering education to adequately recruit and train the manufacturingengineering workforce [2-9]. Because there are in existence accredited manufacturingengineering

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Integrating Additive Manufacturing Practices in Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tony Fan, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; C. P. Yeh, Wayne State University; Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University

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applications3, using colloidal, polymeric, or semiconductor materials to fabricate3D periodic structures in sensors4, microfluidic networks5, photonic-bandgap materials6, tissue-engineering scaffolds7, and drug-delivery devices8. We are particularly interested in the DIWapplication on stem cell research using the hydrogel material, which is an extension of tissueengineering.Figure 1. Immunofluorescent staining for MHC, MYL2, CD31, CD34, smMHC, and αSMA. Thecombination of the four factors, GHMT, induces abundant MHC and Myl2, and some expressionof CD31 and smMHC 28 days after transduction. Nuclei were counter stained with DAPI10.Stem cells are undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and

Conference Session

Green and Susainable Manufacturing Practices

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Yirong Lin, University of Texas at El Paso; Norman Love, University of Texas, El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Duke Mejia Bulanon, Northwest Nazarene University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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development so it has not been widely implemented incollege. On the other hand, project-based learning has been broadly executed. Project-basedlearning enhances knowledge retention in students since they acquire the fundamental principlesby solving a problem, which provides context to the theory learned while making it more relevant.Additionally, it prepares students for industries as it enhances team working and soft skills. Figure 1: Promotion video of MSEIP project.Special Topic: Green Energy Materials and Engineering (MECH 4395/5390 and IE4395/5390) Green energy materials and engineering is a special topic course that focuses on combiningrenewable energy design and manufacturing while incorporating cyber

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Innovations in Additive Manufacturing Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso

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users to navigate and operate the machine easily.Illustrated in figure 1 is uPrint SE plus 3D printer. Figure 1. uPrint SE Plus 3D Printer manufactured by StratasysTo replicate the exact functionality of the printer’s real time operation and its response to the givencommands in the virtual simulator, a touch interface was developed for the user to see exactly howthe printer reacts to the commands given by mimicking every function of the control panel relatedto uPrint SE plus-3D printer. To set a scenario, if there is no part being built by the printer and ifthere is no part set in the queue of the printer, the control panel display an “Idle” status. Similarly,if the printer has a part in queue to be build, the display message

Conference Session

Projects in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roby Lynn; Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Christopher Saldana; Thomas Marshall Tucker, Tucker Innovations; Thomas Kurfess, Georgia Institute of Technology

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the realms of thought needed for AM and SM [1].This paper presents methodologies to increase student understanding of SM processes usingcomputer-based simulations; a voxel-based computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) softwareknown as SculptPrint [20] was used to provide these simulations. SculptPrint enables interactive,video game-like visualizations of a manufacturing process for various part and toolinggeometries. A case study was performed in a required, high-enrollment, sophomore-levelmechanical engineering course to evaluate the improvement in student understanding of theturning process. Experimental groups of students from the course were selected to receive bothexperience with the CAM software and training on computer numerical control

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Experinces in Manufacturing Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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practiced educational methodology used in many highereducational institutions [1]. Instructors usually assign their project components as part of theirclass assessment component before the semester ends. Students usually work in a group andcomplete the deliverables of the assigned projects. Senior Design Projects or Capstones (as part ofan ABET [2] or ATMAE accreditation [3]) are advanced versions of this practice and their tasksand expectations are usually larger than the project based learning expectations.Summer long research projects are usually referred to as Research for Undergraduates (REU) andthey last between eight and ten weeks. Research students work on their assigned projects inintensive research meetings, trainings, laboratory

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Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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or university framework, thisterminology can be confusing, since several Tooling U “courses” would be necessary to support a college course.For clarity, we refer to each Tooling U “course” as a module.Table 1. 2015 Tooling U CMfgT Student Subscription Bundle Courses, matched to METcurriculum courses. ToolingU Modules (CMfgT Bundle) MET Program Course Fit Metal Removal Processes 110 Manufacturing Methods Cutting Processes 140 Manufacturing Methods Manufacturing Process Applications Part 1 124 Manufacturing Methods Punch and Die Operations 120 Manufacturing Methods Arc Welding Processes 120 Manufacturing Methods Drill Geometry 247

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Practices for Student Learning Engagement

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana Djuric P.E., Wayne State University; Jeremy Lewis Rickli, Wayne State University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Daniel Foster, Old Dominion University

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courses, but currently there is not any courseon CoBot theory and applications. To follow the industry needs, a CoBot learning environmentprogram is developed, which involves theory and hands-on laboratory exercises in order to solvemany important automaton problems. This material has been divided into 5-modules: (1)Introduce the concepts of collaborative robotics, (2) Collaborative robot mechanisms andcontrols, (3) Safety considerations for collaborative robotics, (4) Collaborative robot operationsand programming, (5) Collaborative robot kinematics and validation. These modules coverfundamental knowledge of CoBots in advanced manufacturing systems technology. Modulecontent has been developed based on input and materials provided by CoBot

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Practices for Student Learning Engagement

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ergin Erdem, Robert Morris University

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efficient teaching of a course material witheducational value. We provide a framework for developing an integrated approach for promotingan engaged classroom teaching. For this purpose, a triad of the approaches that might helpreaching this educational goal has been implemented. Those consist of the traditional classroomteaching, the hands-on experience for plastic injection molding and incorporating AutodeskMoldflowTM software for simulating the plastic injection molding process. MoldflowTM in thatregard can be used for the improving plastic part design, injection mold design and simulation ofthe plastic injection molding process [1]. The Moldflow Company has been founded in 1978 inMelbourne, Australia, and has been acquired by the Autodesk in

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Strategies for Effective Education in Manufacturing

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuqiu You, Ohio University; Neil Littell, Ohio University

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manufacturing experience. The course exists as aproblem based learning (PBL) environment, and as such it focuses on the five primarycharacteristics of such an environment: Problem-focused, student-centered, self-directed,self-reflective and having a facilitator instructor [1]. This environment is intentional to allowthe students to synthesize what is actually required within the context of their project.Schwering supports this methodology and defines the act of providing an open-ended projectbased project as one of the hallmarks of a superior capstone experience [2].Students enrolled in the capstone course divided into groups of five or six members. Theclass typically has between four and six of these groups. One of the group member will takethe role

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Green and Susainable Manufacturing Practices

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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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engineering education.1. IntroductionThis paper describes the incorporation of life cycle assessment in teaching manufacturing at DrexelUniversity. The goal of the engineering technology program is to develop advanced levelpractitioners in industry who are interested in developing green knowledge to meet evolvingworkforce demands, seeking professional development, expanding opportunities for professionaladvancement, or pursuing a managerial position1-3. To support this goal, the courses arerestructured to enable students to understand life cycle assessment and therefore make greendecisions when selecting and implementing a sustainable design plan for a particular industrialapplication through emerging green manufacturing. One of the key challenges in

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Experinces in Manufacturing Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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premium on education related to math,science, and often an introductory engineering course involving elements of design, analysis, andprogramming. While the opportunity for first-year students to gain hands-on experience isincreasing, these experiences typically focus on design-related activities, while experiences withmanufacturing skills and processes are limited. Yet with the “maker movement” in full swing,today’s students have a strong desire for engineering experiences where they learnmanufacturing skills and build things that complement the design skills they are learning in first-year classes and beyond. This paper explores the details of how a 1-credit seminar course isbeing used at a large Midwestern university to provide an innovative

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Strategies for Effective Education in Manufacturing

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faisal Aqlan, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Keegan O'Bannon, Urick Ductile Solutions

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. Qualitativeand quantitative data were collected and analyzed to assess the learning outcomes and the impactof the industry projects. Course assessment is based on exams, quizzes, lab reports, andsuccessful completion of the industry projects.1. IntroductionToday, U.S. manufacturing relies on advanced technology and it requires intensive skills.However, there is a sizeable skills gap in U.S. manufacturing and it is expected that this gap willresult in a shortage of 2 million manufacturing jobs in the next decade1. The future of U.S.manufacturing will be based, in part, on educating the new generations in manufacturing-relatedand computing skills to prepare them for skill-intensive jobs.Teaching manufacturing system design and analysis to undergraduate

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Integrating Additive Manufacturing Practices in Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University

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Manufacturing

of the part within the Geomagic software program. Figures 1-6 show theoriginal part, process of scanning the part, creating point clouds, and finally creating a computermodel. Fig 1. Original Part Fig 2. Scanning the Part Fig 3. Point Clouds of Side Section Fig 4. Point Clouds of Front Section Fig 5. Computer Model- Back of the Part Fig 6. Computer Model-Bottom of the PartAfter scanning and completing a computer model, the next step is to convert it to a CAD model.The Geomagic software has features that deliver robust 3D scan data into CAD-based design.Those features that include parametric exchange, paramedic surfaces, polygon mesh, datums andcurves are utilized to

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Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas, El Paso; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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& Skills Objectives Figure 1: Multilevel Teaching ApproachBased on the fact that concepts enable in providing a context for students to solve problems,figure 1 presents the multi level teaching approach adopted for teaching Green EnergyManufacturing (GEM) class at IMSE UTEP. It is important to note that concept basedinstructions must always be anchored by a curriculum and teaching objectives. To introduce theimportance of learning, educators should plan in-class learning activities to be engaging andmeaningful. The main concepts to be covered upon should incorporate skills that help in solvingissues the student can act on based on their learning. Following this would be to design

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Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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survey was short so that educators would be moreapt to respond with their busy schedules, but it was to the point and allowed them to gather the information. Acopy of the survey can be seen in Appendix A.Alternative DesignsOriginal DesignA screenshot of the original design can be seen below in Figure 1. The original design of the injection moldingmachine featured an air cylinder to provide pressure to the plastic pellets, a heater chamber to contain thepressure and provide a channel into the mold, a heater band to heat the pellets, and a mold to form the plastic.The layout of the machine oriented the main air cylinder, heater chamber, and mold vertically in-line with oneanother.This machine orientation and layout was chosen to minimize the

Conference Session

Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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involving industry-like scenarios werelengthy and costly, and eventually were stopped or replaced with traditional lectures.Nonetheless, these studies and attempts had a significant contribution in underlying theimportance of practical approaches in conveying knowledge to students in heat transfer andthermodynamics courses, which traditionally are dry-lecture based. Moreover, the contributionof thermal-fluids energy systems performance in global sustainable development is substantialbut was not emphasized until recently. Therefore it may not be reflected in the already developedlearning modules for these traditional courses [1].In this paper we aim to present our efforts in re-developing our thermal-fluid related courses inDrexel University’s

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Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric D. Smith, University of Texas, El Paso

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drive toward Kaizen events, both by individuals andgroups. Kaizen events are here described and analyzed with the insights of philosopher CharlesSanders Peirce (1839-1914). The focus is on intentional continuous improvement by eliminatingwasteful actions and the exposure of existing value creating activities.1, Muri and Mura cause MudaMuri is the waste of Overburden which beleaguers people when working in environments thatare uncertain or stressful. The causes of Muri can be various:  Communication impediments  Processes that are unreliable  Maintenance which is postponed  Demand that fluctuates  Instructions which are ambiguous  Equipment which is unreliable  Workspaces which are inefficient or overburdened with

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 7

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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pollutants.[1]. This project investigated the feasibility of total or partial replacement of the frictional braking systemin an automobile with a contactless electromagnetic braking system. The investigative efforts are “proof-of-concept” type. The student-led team designed and built a prototype for a frictionless electromagneticbraking system by installing computer-controlled electromagnets inside a typical drum brake assembly.When the drum rotates and passes through the magnetic field generated by the electromagnets, a Lorentzforce is induced that opposes the rotation of the drum. The electromagnetic brake was compared againststandards for modern vehicle braking performance to determine the feasibility of the frictionless brake’sperformance