Paper ID #23953MAKER: Laboratory Improvements for Mechanical Engineering (Phase 2)Mr. Joseph Michael Derrick, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis I am a young professional engineer who has graduated from Purdue University in Indianapolis with a masters in Mechanical Engineering. It should also be noted that I also received my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from there as well. My graduate studies was focused in thermal/fluid sciences and sys- tems/controls. Currently, my interests lie in aerospace applications with an emphasis in space propulsion and satellite design. Although my primary focus is with
advanced manu- facturing. Dr. Tseng published in many refereed journals such as IEEE Transactions, IIE Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Systems and others. He has been serving as a principle investigator of many research projects, funded by NSF, NASA, DoEd, KSEF and LMC. He is currently serving as an editor of Journal of Computer Standards & Interfaces.Mr. Sanjay Jayadev, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)Mr. carlos michael ruiz, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Enhanced 3-D Printing for Energy Harvesting Project Implementation into Green Energy Manufacturing LaboratoryAbstractThe paper presents a laboratory course
Manufacturing, Automation and Robotics, and CAE in Manufacturing Processes fields. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Development of Multifunctional Educational SpacesAbstractThis paper focuses on multifunctional educational space development for engineering programs,especially for mechanical and manufacturing engineering. The author has been designing anddeveloping new instructional spaces in his school for the last ten years. Most of these spacesoriginally was aimed for a single function, laboratory or classroom. Due to limitations in spaceand growing research needs, this engineering program requires development of multipurposelearning and research spaces. Recent efforts included design and
report describes our objectives, rationale, implementations,and assessment plans in developing a practical robotic ultrasonic welding process as aneducational hands-on project and laboratory exercises for undergraduate STEM students, andparticularly Engineering Technology majors. The project combines ultrasonic welding ofplastics, robotics, force sensors, rapid prototyping, thermal imaging and image processing in apractical demonstration of an industrially-important automated plastics manufacturingtechnology. An ultrasonic horn attached to the end of a robotic arm can be programmed to spotweld or seam weld acrylic parts. The process is monitored and optimized using a thermalimaging camera and a force sensor.Introduction and Background
assignments. The assignmentshave been designed based on the real life ergonomic problems in different areas ofergonomics. The students were challenged with five different assignments coveringdifferent sections of ergonomics, work design and safety. In addition, each student needsto submit a term paper or case study focusing on any specific application area ofergonomics towards the end of the semester. For each assignment, the students wereasked to study and investigate the ergonomic issues from their daily life accessories,classrooms and laboratories and offer possible solutions for the non-ergonomic designsand issues. For each assignment, the students need to prepare a report including the imageand brief description of the non-ergonomic design
and Monitoring Test Chips through Manufacturing Processes AbstractCurrent Techniques of diagnostics use expensive laboratory equipment. These costs are leviedupon the patient. Medical costs have increased to astronomical numbers and have crippled theaccessibility to healthcare technology. Simplified miniaturized laboratory processes areconsidered ‘lab on a chip’ medical diagnostics devices. In recent years, microfluidic projectshave proved highly effective in introducing traditional engineering students (electrical,mechanical, and industrial) to clinical diagnostics and the emerging field of point-of- care (POC)tests. This senior design project consisted of students within biomedical, electrical
industry advisory members play a pivotal role in program development, implementation and students’ success. The industry advisory members work closely with faculty members of the engineering and technology department in developing new certificates; new course offerings and development of overall manufacturing curriculum. They reviewed the manufacturing program proposal and provided their valuable feedback and input related to new course offerings, laboratory contents and hands-on skills to prepare students for the manufacturing industries. This group is selected among local and national manufacturing industries (Pavon Manufacturing Group, Composite Prototyping Center, Dassault Systèmes, FormLabs, SciMax Technologies, Cyient, Corning, ADDAPT, and
technology at Korea Tech in 2008 and a master degree in manufacturing engineering technology at Oregon Institute of Technology in 2014. His research interests are focused on 3D printing of piezo-, pyro-, and dielelectric materials for pressure/temperature/strain sensors and energy storage. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 4D Printing of Pressure Sensors Devices for Engineering EducationAbstractThis paper elaborates on the development of laboratory project modules in the Industrialmanufacturing and systems engineering department at The University of Texas El Paso based onFour-Dimensional (4D) printing technology. These modules are aimed at introducing the studentsto interdisciplinary
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
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
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
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
; 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
University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of 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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018
propulsion systems including design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical instrumentation, and industrial applications of aircraft engines. Also, in the past 10 years she gained experience in teaching ME and ET courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET
investigations such as designing and testing of propulsion systems including design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical instrumentation, and industrial applications of aircraft engines. Also, in the past 10 years she gained experience in teaching ME and ET courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control
what they expected.5. ConclusionsUtilization of AM technologies is continuously increasing in every aspect of the life lately.Although there are a number of professional development activities available in this advancingtechnology, cost and time related concerns make it difficult to attend for anybody who has aninterest to learn the impact of this technology for the classrooms and laboratories. AM-WATCHprovides a hands-on Studio type learning environment for the STEM educators who want toimplement this technology in their classrooms and laboratories. This paper presents the successstories of the AM Studios delivered in Knoxville and Seattle in 2017. Attendees’ grasp of ABETStudent Outcomes and Continues Improvement was an essential part of the
investigations such as designing and testing of propulsion systems including design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical instrumentation, and industrial applications of aircraft engines. Also, in the past 10 years she gained experience in teaching ME and ET courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control
holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of 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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 MAKER: Designing and Building a Prosthetic Hand for a High School Engineering Design CourseAbstractThis
different toolsand techniques employed by the design, analysis, development, implementation, andimprovement of modern manufacturing systems. The general concepts provided in this courseare also widely applicable to service industries. The course involves hands-on learning andexercises in laboratories as well as real world industry projects. Upon satisfactory completion ofthe course, students should be able to: Explain the key performance measures of manufacturing systems. Describe the different techniques and tools for manufacturing systems design and analysis. Compare key techniques used to improve manufacturing systems productivity and efficiency. Apply process improvement methods in real manufacturing or
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.Qinbo Li c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Lessons Learned from an Intelligent Tutoring System for Computer Numerical Control Programming (CNC Tutor)Advances in CAD/CAM software and CNC machining have made the transition of design andmachining seamless. Once a part is designed in a CAD format and a user specifies the machinetool needed for each machining pass, the CAD/CAM software can generate the G-code and theG-code can be fed into the CNC machine directly without any delay. There is no
Paper ID #23931 learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also, she introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Mr. Carlos Michael Ruiz, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 An Advanced Manufacturing Workshop for Enhancing Engineering and Technology EducationAbstractAn Advanced Manufacturing Workshop for educators
6 1 3.42 Modeling Laboratory Science 1 1 6 4 2.92 Collecting/Analyzi 3 6 3 4 ng Data Hypothesis 2 4 6 3.67 Development Problem Solving 3 6 3 4 Motivations for program experience Contributes 2 5 5 3.75 significantly to field of interest Desire to improve 2 4 5 1 3.58 my skills working with people from diverse backgrounds My academic
associated with lightweight materials at the high school,community college and university levels to meet emerging industry needs for engineers andtechnicians in the manufacturing industry. This paper is a report that majorly represents thedevelopment progresses and results of workshops for K-12 teachers and community collegefaculty, including workshop agendas, lecture and laboratory materials, and analyses ofparticipant feedback.IntroductionTo increase energy efficiency, save natural resources, improve product performances and explorenew industry applications, the uses of lightweight materials and designs in manufacturing haveemerged as a transforming innovation. Lightweight materials are changing the nature ofadvanced manufacturing, from designing
developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also, she introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Mr. Joshua Seymour LeibowitzJon ArmstrongNathan Laage, Drexel University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Interdisciplinary Senior Design Project to Develop a Teaching Tool: Filament ExtruderIn recent years there has been a big push to get students into the STEM fields. However, what seems tobe lacking in this academic push is the hands on side of it. Engineering
include power pointpresentations, ready-to-implement instructor’s kit, in-class and homework problems, and well-documented hands-on laboratory exercises. These modules and be readily used in existingmechanical and manufacturing engineering programs, both undergraduate and graduate curricula.Courses that can directly benefit and have strong potential for implementation are MechanicalDesign, Machine Design, All courses in Manufacturing Processes, Freshmen, Sophomore andSenior Design courses, Surface Metrology, Precision Engineering, courses in Tribology, frictionand wear, etc. As a trial run, at the University of XXXXXXX, a 3-hour course module wasimplemented in the Junior/Senior Manufacturing Processes course. This included a 1-hourhands-on
, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of 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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 MAKER: Face Detection Library to Teach Algorithm Basics in PythonAbstractThis paper describes an approach to teach face detection algorithms to beginner levelprogramming learners using a face detection tool built in Python. Learners are expected tounderstand and practice their Python coding skills
.. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Engaging Students’ Creativity through Designing a Low-Cost Educational Robotic ArmAbstractRobotic arms have been around for many years and are widely used within industries. In 2010,the availability of low-cost robotic arms increased substantially. These types of robots are idealsolutions with applications in automation, laboratory, and education because of their adaptabilityto various industries and tasks. The objective of this project is to design a low- cost/affordableindustrial robot manipulator including base, arm, wrist, and end effector with similar functions toa human arm and fingers with educational applications. The mechanism of the manipulator
high output performance under low illuminance conditions Stable performance in extreme environmental conditions (high temperature, high moisture, extreme cold) Conform to RoHS/SVHC standardsStudents sought assistance from a laboratory RA for safety inspection and suggestions of thecomponents prior to testing. The device was encased for safety and tested prior to testing(Figure11). FIGURE 11 SAFETY INSPECTION P RIOR TO TESTINGA market analysis was completed to determine manufacturing costs of the device with a specified number of units toproduce (Table 2). The costs are much more affordable than current marketed bioreactors. Initial Capital Investment
years of industrial Research and Development experience at IBM Microelectronics, DuPont and Siemens. He has also conducted research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, NASA, Naval Research Lab and Army Research Lab. Presently, he is a tenured Associate Professor in the Engineering Department at Virginia State University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Integration of Agriculture Research into the Manufacturing Design and Implementation ProjectsAbstractVirginia State University (VSU) is an 1890 Land-Grant institution. In the fiscal year (FY) 2015, aUSDA project jointly submitted by College of Agriculture and College of Engineering &Technology was funded