Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

senior capstone project for technology majors. By the summer of1999, simulation internships had placed 12 of 17 students after running full-scale simulationclasses [1]. Internship placements included NASA-Johnson Space Center, a Navistar truck plant,Deneb Robotics, DaimlerChrysler, and General Motors. By 2000 graduates with these skillsreceived the following successful job placements: Applied Manufacturing Technologies (SystemsEngineer); Argus & Associates (Simulation Engineer); Delphi Corp. (Simulation Engineer);Delmia (7 Interns); Detroit Central Tool (Robotics Simulator); General Motors (SimulationEngineer); and HRU Corp. (Project/Simulation Engineer). Based on these successes, and demandby students, virtual simulation is now a principle

Conference Session

Manufacturing Processes

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Carlisle, Sinclair Community College; Charles Winarchick, Sinclair Community College

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

”1 state: “It is said that there is nothing so practical as goodtheory. It may also be said that there’s nothing so theoretically interesting as goodpractice.” Marquardt2 in his “Harnessing the Power of Action Learning” states “...allforms of action learning share the elements of real people resolving and taking action onreal problems in real time and learning while doing so.” This is what our educational approach to engineering technology education has been allabout. To address these issues, we create laboratory problems, institute engineering coopprograms, and do capstone projects, all to get students exposed to “real world problems”.These are all excellent approaches and should be applied wherever practical. There areproblems associated

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Radharamanan, Mercer University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Design and Fabrication of Spline(DFS module) using the rotary axis of a CNC machining center, and a laboratory experiment inrobotics along with results obtained from student team projects are presented, analyzed, anddiscussed.IntroductionThe advancement in technology, computers, and automation demands continuous improvementin the quality of education, both in theory in the classroom, as well as hands-on practice indesign, computer simulation, and manufacturing laboratories. There is a growing need forpreparing the students both in theory and practice so that they are well prepared to meet thechallenges in the job market, especially in the manufacturing industries of the 21st century. Astrong multi-disciplinary background is required from

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Experience

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert LeMaster, University of Tennessee-Martin; David Farrow, University of Tennessee-Martin

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

modernize the laboratory was to havestudents redesign and upgrade existing equipment as part of their senior capstone projects. Thisapproach kept the cost low and provided enhanced learning opportunities for the studentsdeveloping the experiments. The students developing the projects gained valuable real worldexperience in the design and integration of automated equipment. Additionally, requiring thatthe students integrate the components and wiring into neat and professional looking enclosuresprovided the students insight into the skills and time required by industrial electricians whomaintain equipment in manufacturing plants. Funding for the modernization was provided by theuniversity and industrial supporters.ContentThe development of an