Conference Session

Integration of Manufacturing and Society

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

it is more than just an engineeringexperience.Core curriculumApplicants can choose from twenty possible disciplines. The disciplines range from astronomy toarchitecture and from engineering to environmental issues to name some. All the twentydisciplines have similar curriculum structure but different approaches in delivering the same. Thecore curriculum for the governor’s scholars programs is threefold: Focus Area: a “major” subject of study, assigned according to scholar preference as indicated on the application. General Studies: an area of study assigned by staff to challenge the scholars. Courses frequently include service-learning components in the community. Seminar: a discussion-based small group session

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gayle E. Ermer, Calvin College

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

to the best possible combinationof manufacturing topics. A comparison of previous course content with the content areas of thefour pillars, in the context of the rest of the program course requirements, helped to identifyopportunities for improvements. This paper will describe the evaluation process and presentconclusions regarding proposed changes in course content. The analysis resulted in a new courseplan which will be implemented in the spring 2013 semester. This work also clarified where inthe curriculum, outside of the manufacturing course, students learn skills that are aligned withthe four pillars. The four pillars structure proved to be an accessible yet detailed standard thatfacilitated a better balancing of topics in the

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guanghsu A. Chang, Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

vision, simulation and off-line programming. Actually, robot hands-on experience plays a key role in engineeringeducation. It is an effective tool for student learning, as well as for encouraging participation inclass learning and in research outside the classroom. In general, industrial robot programmingsubject can be integrated with the MET curriculum in three different ways: (1) for manufacturingautomation class that is specifically designed to teach students how to program differentindustrial robots; (2) for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) class that is designed toteach students how to integrate industrial robots into a production system; (3) for advanced levelprogramming classes or other specific topics such as robotic simulation

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

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

classroom. Teachers are also introduced to a rigorouscurriculum based on materials from the STEM Academy©. Project leaders and teacher-participants explore cross-curricular connections between Tennessee math, science, and CTE Page 23.383.2standards in addition to the integration of standards from the STEM Academy© curriculum. Theteachers are exposed to various advanced manufacturing technologies and machines available atTennessee Tech University to build real models of objects they have designed [2]. These tools,along with pedagogical best-practices in secondary education, are modeled for teacher-participants through case studies paired with problem

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Engineering Education, 2013 An Application of the SME Four Pillars of Manufacturing KnowledgeIntroductionThe Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) published a detailed study of manufacturingeducational needs entitled “Curricula 2015: A Four Year Strategic Plan for Manufacturing Education”.A principle component of the study is the organization and visual representation of the key topics formanufacturing education into a graphical form that has been designated the"Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge". (See Figure 1 below)To assist in program and curriculum improvement of manufacturing engineering or technologyprograms, a survey was conducted of a broad audience including industry practitioners, managers,company owners and educators. The

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng.); Paras Mandal, University of Texas, El Paso; Carlos Alejandro Garcia; Natalia V Espino, UTEP; Zhonghua Hu; David Ricardo Romo; Monica I. Corella, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, there is not an actual educational plan to integrate virtualtechniques into classroom teaching in order to improve the technical skills of the new upcomingworkforce15. The main goals of the cyber RP simulator are: 1) Motivate students in studyingmore internet based rapid manufacturing systems, 2) Strengthen and build up the technical,problem solving and communication skills of students in order to practice in the classroom, andapply it in the real working world.Problem IdentificationMany manufacturing industries are trying to virtually connect all its operations; an example of Page 23.361.6this is using E-manufacturing16. By E-manufacturing it

Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

-sigma. This has hadrepercussion in the academic curriculum as well. More manufacturing engineering andmanufacturing technology programs alike have courses in lean manufacturing and six-sigmaquality management as a result. However, the actual impact of these efforts can be realized onlywhen an academic unit’s “product” (students) can deliver it at the workplace. In order to build apositive student learning in the 21st century world, one needs to follow different and moreinnovative and active learning approach in the classroom. This paper presents a conceptualframework of student learning lifecycle during a semester long course. The paper uses twodistinct case examples to demonstrate the proposed framework for enhancing the studentlearning in a

Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy S. Reffeor, Grand Valley State University; Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State University; Sung-Hwan Joo, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

encountered therein are foreign tomost young people. As engineers, it is crucial that these skills be developed. Therefore, designchallenges should be utilized as early in the curriculum and as frequently as possible.Caution should be used when determining if any problem, including the design competition issuitable to the learning objectives of the course in which it is introduced. The Energy Relayallowed some students to avoid integrating knowledge from various fields of engineering in theirdesigns. As this was an objective of the course, this was an unforeseen consequence of choosingthe design competition as a basis for the culminating design experience in the course.All of the six stated goals for the project could have been met using any project

Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, National Science Foundation ATE Centers; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Michael C. Ennis, Harris Corporation

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

programs, curriculum and workforce initiatives, including the National Association of Manufacturers Ed- ucators’Council. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Engineering Education, a member of Tau Beta Pi and Epsilon Pi Tau honor societies. She is a charter member of both the National Academy and the University of South Florida’s Academy of Inventors. Dr. Barger holds a licensed patent and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida.Dr. Richard Gilbert, University of South FloridaMr. Michael C. Ennis, Harris Corporation Michael Ennis is a Manufacturing Engineer for Harris Government Communications Division and an Adjunct Professor at Brevard Community College in Palm Bay, Florida. Harris is an international com

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lam F. Wong, Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan; Henry Griffith, Wright State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

concepts in existing coursework will serve as a pilot to teachSPD without increasing the number of credit hours for the program. Learning outcomeassessment of this pilot effort should guide the next phase of integrating SPD in engineeringtechnology curricula.ConclusionsSustainable product development is a necessity for companies wishing to compete in the moderneconomy. While product development processes with a sustainable focus are being implementedin industry, little effort has been devoted to developing a generalized theory of SPD suitable forintegration within educational curriculum. The generalized SPD proposed herein consists ofboth an engineering process and leadership framework, which is well suited for demonstrating tostudents the broad

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

time. Thecoffeemakers are all different brands and models so that any collaboration between groups is asharing of techniques and general information, not an easy way out of doing the work (cheating).A common difficulty faced by students here is transferring knowledge and skills acquired inother projects and classes to this project, which is in a different subject. Yet the integration ofsubjects is inherent in the complex environments the student intends to work in aftergraduation.20 The ability to understand dynamic complexity is widely regarded as the primaryoutcome of systems thinking.24 The impact of changes in one part of a system on the entiresystem is vitally important to successful operations. As noted earlier, the interaction of

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

industry. From a pedagogical perspective,simulation is often viewed as “something to expose a student to”, one of several skills that are tobe acquired in a CNC course. However, with current advances in IT, simulation should also beviewed as an enabler of learning. A properly developed and integrated simulation environment Page 23.1336.3can be used by the instructor to explain programming concepts during lectures and labs, and forassisting with assessment. It can be used by students to help develop and hone their skills whencompleting homework assignments and in preparing for machining labs. A simulationenvironment can provide a level of

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya A. Manohar, Robert Morris University; Cathleen Jones, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

the Annual ASEE Conference, 2011. 11. D. Shetty and S. Choi: Globalization and Product Design Curriculum in Engineering Programs, Proceedings of the Annual ASEE Conference, 2003. 12. D. Nieusma: Integrating Technical, Social and Aesthetic Analysis in Product Design Studio: A case Study and Model for a New Liberal Education for Engineers, Proceedings of the Annual ASEE Conference, 2008. 13. W. Loendorf, D. Richter, and D. Teachman: Results from an Interdisciplinary Service Learning Pilot Project Incorporating Universal Design Concepts for ADA Compliance, Proceedings of the Annual ASEE Conference, 2010. 14. P. A. Manohar, C. Jones and J. Radermacher: Development and Implementation of a Junior-Year

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

forgreatest, and second greatest needs. It is recognized that asking for the top two priorities ignoresmany other subtle details. Moreover, any topic in the curriculum that is well taught, andessential, may not receive any votes. One alternative would be to rank the topics from top tobottom, but the added time to complete the survey would reduce the response rate. Anotheralternative used in the past was to assign an importance score on a scale. However, surveyrespondents normally list many topics as highly important and the differentiation is lost.Therefore, asking for the top two choices are used as a compromise for a fast survey response.And, the results cannot be used to identify topics for reduction, or elimination.Table 4 shows the number of

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William T. Evans PhD P.E., University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

major points of this paper. The subject is dynamic andany list must be reviewed often to properly address the subject of safety for electrical personnel.The paper will discuss some of the more pertinent topics since a thorough review of all thesetopics would be beyond the bounds of any one paper.The Control Panel:Students enrolled in an Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum should be taught the basicdesign of how to construct an electrical panel. Their experience should be included in a PLCcourse or other automation course and should include practical information pertaining to thedesign and construction of the panel. While students are usually interested in programming thePLC and solving the logic associated with control of devices, the

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott P.E., University of Dayton; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

canalso be used by others to illustrate the content of the entire field of manufacturing and to helpdecide what parts of the manufacturing field are appropriate for inclusion in any givencurriculum. It is well known that graduates from many different types of academic programs findproductive careers in the manufacturing engineering function of product-producing industries.All should have at least an awareness-level comprehension of the entire field.Types of Programs Illustrated in this paperThe process of mapping curricula into the Four Pillars model is illustrated with four differenttypes of academic programs: 1. Four-year bachelor degree in manufacturing engineering (Figure 2) 2. Four-year bachelor degree in manufacturing engineering

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University; Robert L. Mott P.E., University of Dayton; Carl R Williams, University of Memphis; Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

currentdemand, and faces eminent retirement of many of its technical and engineering workforce thatwill fuel future demand. In the SME “Workforce Imperative: A Manufacturing EducationStrategy” white paper, recommendations are made to ensure preparation of existing and futureworkforce. These include working together to attract students into manufacturing, articulate astandard core of manufacturing knowledge, improve manufacturing curriculum, integratemanufacturing into STEM education, develop faculty, and strategically deploy resources.This paper describes the results of an online survey that was distributed to a broad audienceincluding managers, company owners, engineers, educators and education administrators. Theobjective of the survey was to