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Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 2

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Brian Thomas, Cleveland State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2008-584: LABORATORY EXERCISES FOR TEACHING LEAN ENTERPRISEM. Brian Thomas, Cleveland State University Page 13.834.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 LABORATORY EXERCISES FOR TEACHING LEAN ENTERPRISEIntroduction to Lean EnterpriseLean Enterprise is a corporate philosophy and culture, having its focus on providing andincreasing the value delivered to the customer. It pursues this goal through a continuous processof identifying and eliminating waste and non-value-added activities, improving product flowthrough the enterprise, and pursuing perfection in the final good or service sold to the customer1.While Lean Enterprise

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Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuqiu You, Morehead State University; Xiaolong Li, Morehead State University; Gabriel Alungbe, Morehead State University; Sam Mason, Morehead State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2008-1947: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ONLINE LABORATORY FORCOMPUTER-INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING COURSESYuqiu You, Morehead State University Dr. Yuqiu You has academic background from both automation engineering and industrial technology. For six years, she taught many courses in the area of manufacturing and automation. She has experience in developing new manufacturing courses and establishing online process control station for virtual laboratory. Presently, she is teaching NC-CNC machining technology, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and Robotic Interface Engineering, Robotic Applications, and Fundamentals of Computer Technology.Xiaolong Li, Morehead State University Dr. Xiaolong Li has an

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Multidisciplinary and Capstone Experiences in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Ejiwale, Jackson State University

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Manufacturing

functions to enhance research capabilities and forinstructional delivery on basic nanofabrication technology. Currently, cross-teaching is inexistence among faculty members from Departments of Technology and Physics with theutilization of some of these facilities and laboratories to enhance nanofabrication hands-onexperience. Some of the major laboratories and facilities are: 1) The Ronald Mason Jr. Nanotechnology Modeling Center (RMNMC) 2) Nanoscience Core Laboratory 3) Molecular Magnetic Resonance Core Laboratory 4) The Computational Modeling Core Laboratory/Supercomputer Center 5) The Visualization Core Laboratory 6) GIS Remote Sensing Laboratory.Utilizing the existing core laboratories and

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Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Dominic Dalbello, Allan Hancock College

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Manufacturing

engineering and electrical engineeringprograms. The majority of electrical engineering programs teach basic electronics laboratoriesusing solderless prototyping boards and circuit analysis using simulation software such asPSpice. But there is a wide gap between prototype design and analysis and the ability toimplement an actual electronic device.7 To fill the gap, several universities started to developelectronic manufacturing laboratories and offer courses for electrical and computer engineeringstudents.7-10 Under the support of a NSF ILI grant, the Electrical Engineering Department atIndiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) has developed several laboratorycourses on electronics manufacturing.11-14 But all of these courses are upper

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Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 2

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida

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Manufacturing

. Page 13.1344.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using LEGO to Teach and Learn Micromanufacturing and Industrial AutomationAbstractThis paper describes the design and evaluation of two laboratory experiments that introduceLEGO® Digital Designer and MINDSTROMS® Education systems as meaningful means toreinforce concepts of micromanufacturing and industrial automation to engineeringundergraduate students. The proposed laboratory experiments aim to complement the classroomlectures and to increase students’ conceptual understanding and learning motivation. The firstlaboratory experiment introduces the LEGO Digital Designer as a 3D design program to betterunderstand the micromanufacturing process

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Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

Engineering The following is a list of innovative ideas that are in-tune with the contemporary teaching –learning environment and that add value to materials education3). These ideas include thefollowing: • Using multi-media resources such as educational videos and recorded interviews to give an overview of the materials world. For example, a compact disk made by Struers (Struers is a major manufacturer of metallurgical laboratory products, see www.struers.com for more information) presents the history of materials evolution right from the pre-historic times to the present age. In addition, computer simulations on various topics such as solid solubility of carbon in steel, diffusion, and dislocation motion

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Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 1

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University; Jay Laird, Metaversal Studios; Seth Sivak, Carnegie Mellon University; Mark Sivak, Northeastern University

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Manufacturing

AC 2008-1446: GREENING THE SUPPLY CHAIN: DEVELOPMENT OF ACOMPUTER GAME TO TEACH ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGNMANUFACTURINGJacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University JACQUELINE A. ISAACS is an Associate Director of the Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing and an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Her research focuses on economic and environmental assessment of manufacturing. Initial development of Shortfall resulted from her CAREER grant funded by the National Science Foundation (DMI-9734054), and subsequent NSF funding (DMI-0537056) to continue its development.Jay Laird, Metaversal Studios JAY LAIRD is

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Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 2

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phil Waldrop, Georgia Southern University

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Manufacturing

Professor of Engineering & Technology at Ohio University, and formerly taught at the University of North Texas. Currently a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology at Georgia Southern University, he teaches courses involving metal forming, plastics/composites, lean manufacturing, and industrial/environmental safety, along with a manufacturing enterprise simulation course for which he co-authored the text and was presented a 2004 Leavey Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education. He is faculty sponsor of student chapter S85 of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, has chaired two SME senior chapters and currently is a member of the

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Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Wells, North Dakota State University; Daniel Ewert, North Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

engineering, sciences, business, economics and, perhaps, others.A second conclusion is that this type of learning would be significantly improved by a dedicatedlaboratory space. Thus far, the Microventure Team operates in a corner of the ManufacturingEngineering Laboratory, which is primarily a teaching venue. There is no dedicated space forproject work, which inhibits the effort.A third conclusion is that specialized laboratory equipment is needed. Processing of materials athe dimensions involved in the dental implant project is marginally manageable with conventionalmanufacturing equipment. Experience with other, similar projects suggests that cycle time willbe long, and tool wear will be significantly increased, but that the necessary part

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Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

other research interests involve thermomechanical processing using Friction Stir Welding. He has received numerous awards for teaching and research including a two-time selection as the Most Inspiring Faculty and a visionary award from the Cooperating Hampton Roads Organizations for Minorities in Engineering. Page 13.957.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Outcome Assessment Process in a Manufacturing Engineering ProgramAbstractTo achieve the goals and objectives of program educational objectives, our ManufacturingEngineering (MANE) program at Virginia

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Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuqiu You, Morehead State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2008-2101: DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW CURRICULUM FOR ROBOTICSINTERFACING ENGINEERINGYuqiu You, Morehead State University Page 13.408.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Development of a New Curriculum for Robotics Interfacing EngineeringI. IntroductionThis paper describes a course and laboratory of Robotics Interfacing Engineering for students ofmanufacturing technology program (ITMT) in the Department of Industrial and EngineeringTechnology (IET).There are four Robotics courses offered in the IET Department spanning from 100 level to 400level to teach concepts, operation, programming, maintenance, interfacing, and

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Our Future in Manufacturing

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bradley Harriger, Purdue University; Mike Aikens, Butler County Community College; Mark French, Purdue University; Steve Shade, Purdue University

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Manufacturing

• Final Assembly • Neck SandingSupporting Facilities The workshops will be held in a large teaching space and supported by a dedicated stringedinstrument manufacturing lab. The lab houses two CNC routers, a CNC laser cutter, associatedcomputers and a range of woodworking tools. These include a band saw, a resaw (wide bladeband saw), a table saw, thickness planers, thickness sanders, spindle sander, drill presses andassorted hand tools. Air quality is maintained by several dust collectors and an air filtrationsystem. In addition, there is a machine shop equipped with several large CNC milling machinesand other equipment. Page

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Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 1

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Leduc, Ball State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2008-1460: SIX SIGMA: DOES IT BELONG IN THE MANUFACTURINGCURRICULUM?Alan Leduc, Ball State University Alan Leduc is an Associate Professor, in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program at Ball State University and the creator and advisor for the Minor in Process Improvement which focuses on Six Sigma training and will provide students and opportunity to earn a Six Sigma Black Belt certification prior to graduation. In addition to 19 years of teaching experience Alan has 25 years of experience prior experience in industry in the areas of manufacturing, quality, and engineering, ending his industrial career as a Vice President and General Manager. Alan has an M.B.A., M.S