effects of maximum materialcondition or least material condition in GD&T; Fuehne [7] simulated industrial environmentwhen maintaining the metrology laboratory at 20 ± 0.5 °C and < 50% humidity. The instructorrequested students to build solid models using a CAD software, 3D-print the parts, and thencomplete with GD&T measurement before writing an inspection report. Hewerdine et al. [8]combined a visual method and hands-on activities to teach GD&T. By printing a defectivecomponent for inspection in different ways, the effect of datum selections can be seen whenmapping measured data points on to the model. Although 3D-printed components had been usedby many educators to teach GD&T concepts, the applying of GD&T to parts
Colorado Boulder. Scott’s research relates to accessible and inexpensive engineering equipment for laboratory education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Teaching Industrial Control with Open-Source SoftwareAbstractThis paper presents an innovative approach to teaching Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)using open-source software and low-cost hardware in an engineering curriculum. The OpenPLCsoftware and a variety of affordable hardware platforms, such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi, areemployed to provide students with hands-on experience in programming PLCs. Theincorporation of PLC content in the second year of the curriculum prepares students for summerinternships, better satisfying
anddeveloped to introduce students to the assembly concepts/ stages of two different types ofgrippers and their associated mechanisms. The module is then incorporated into MechanicalEngineering Technology MET:230 Fluid Power course laboratories. A research study has beenconducted to explore MR's effectiveness in teaching assembly processes, where the module hasbeen experienced by 102 undergraduate students registered in the course.3. Interactive MR Module for Teaching AssemblyThe interactive MR module is designed for undergraduate-level students using the Microsoft-driven platform Mixed Reality Tool Kit (MRTK) for Unity via HoloLens 2. It introducesstudents to two types of hydraulic grippers (light-duty and heavy-duty), their components,subsystems
Paper ID #38816Design and Evaluation of Modules to Teach PLC Interfacing ConceptsDr. Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution and a member of the Graduate Faculty at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. His research interests include automation, robotics, cyber-manufacturing and Industry 4.0; optical/infrared imaging and instrumentation; micro/nano manufacturing; and design of technology for engineering ed- ucation. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M
Paper ID #42933Interdisciplinary Senior Design Project to Develop a Teaching Tool: CobotIntegrated Robotic Cell Learning ModuleDr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University Yalcin Ertekin, Ph.D., CMfgE, CQE is a clinical professor in the College of Engineering, Department of Engineering Leadership and Society at Drexel University, Philadelphia, and serves as the Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Studies for the Engineering Technology program. He received his BS degree from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey, an MSc in Production Management from the University of Istanbul, an MS in Engineering Management, and an MS
they allow the user to move a virtual robot end effector and generate a tool path are described.A comparison between the conventional approach of robot programming using the teach pedantand the VR-based approach is then presented. The project provides students with opportunities towork with industrial robots. Students complete structured laboratory activities that introduce themto different aspects of applied robotics, including the design of end-effector tooling and fixturesfor different tasks. The goal is to apply these VR simulators to train undergraduate engineering,engineering technology students, and professionals in robotics and automation education; and tooffer experiential learning opportunities in 3D modeling, simulation, and
geographic limitations [17]. This promotes accessibility andscalability, making it feasible for learners to engage with AM technology regardless of theirproximity to a physical lab facility. Consequently, innovative AM laboratories and remotelearning environments play a crucial role in teaching students’ practical skills and understandingAM processes and technologies. Some of the remote labs are shown in Figure 1. B) A) C) Figure 1: Three Innovative AM labs, A) Network camera accessible AM laboratory [18], B) Remotely accessible AM laboratory [19], C) Remote laboratory with 3D printers and
Engineering Education, 2024 Virtual Reality Simulation of Wind TurbineAbstractThis research study presents an innovative virtual reality (VR) laboratory module aimed atenhancing green manufacturing education, particularly focusing on the intricacies of wind turbineefficiency. This VR-based educational tool provides a hands-on learning experience that simulatesthe operation of a wind turbine, allowing students to explore the dynamics of wind energyconversion. Using VR controllers and headsets, participants can interact with a virtual environmentthat includes a vertical wind turbine and a fan blower, complete with start/stop buttons and controlsfor adjusting wind speed.The virtual lab is built on the Unity 3D platform
Manufacturing CourseAbstractHands-on learning is the core of Engineering Technology programs, and a high number of thecourses is taught with the laboratory sections. This paper presents the service learning basedenhancements made in one of the Engineering Technology courses. Course students learnmanufacturing the complex machined workpieces using the G-code simulators. Teaching theapplied milling and turning practices is the main deliverable of the course with a required termproject which is focused to service learning concept. Student teams formed in the middle of thesemester design, simulate, and machine a functional service learning product using thedepartmental computers, simulators, and CNC machines for their project. The feedback providedby the
, andengineers to constantly innovate new product manufacturing strategies in reducing productdevelopment cost and time. Contemporary manufacturers have the option of selecting optimumtechnologies or processes to suit their manufacturing environment. Fast paced transformations inEngineering Technology (ET) field require new and enhanced learning and teaching strategies inengineering technology curriculum. More than ever, the educational advance is leaning towardsmeeting the demands of industrial world. Engineering Technology curricula needs to adapt tonovel technologies and modern tools by enabling students to acquire meaningful and relevantpractices. Laboratory activities should be incorporated into dry-lectured courses, being vital to ETprograms
material consists of a wide array of content ranging from e-books and lecture videos tofully immersive virtual environments of laboratories and workshops [5-11].In preparing students for their future career, virtual reality experiences and hands-on training is animportant part of their education. VR research projects and laboratories are excellent teaching aidsfor providing students with opportunities to implement the theory they learn in class. Educatingthe younger generations about sustainable and clean energy sources is vital to living in a clean andbright environment in the future [12-14]. Design tasks were performed by teams of students in theengineering and engineering technology programs after completing the same prerequisites. Eachteam was
wireless connections to machines; (LO3) identifyingproper sensors for measurement of desired data; (LO4) implementing data analytics and machinelearning tools for extraction of desired information; and (LO5) demonstrating personal andprofessional development in communication and management in the context of smartmanufacturing. The course was coupled with laboratory reports, written reports, and oralpresentations to achieve these objectives and capture evidence of students' learning and skillsdevelopment.Of particular relevance for this course was the integration of ELT principles to coordinate andorchestrate the laboratory assignments that built the necessary skills and practices so studentswould successfully complete their semester-long projects
haveshown, using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), that the size of the particles in the weldednugget are much smaller for the samples with SiC powder than the samples without the powder[4,6]. The finer grains in the Al-Fe-SiC composites impeded the formation of new dislocations inthe materials, causing the strength of the material to increase. This is the same mechanism for theincrease in hardness. In most engineering laboratories, an SEM will not be used for more basiclabs, but many classes teach about the use and purpose of the SEM. However, teaching studentsabout what they should expect to observe when using an SEM is just as important, such as grainsizes and IMC layers, and how they are expected to affect mechanical properties
University Dr. David Gill is an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Western Washington University where he specializes in CAD/CAM and CNC. Prior to coming to Western, Dr. Gill was Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratori ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Adapting CAD/CAM and CNC Curriculum to Advances in TechnologyOne of the challenges faced in manufacturing engineering education is how best to teach important,traditional content while branching out into new areas that are emerging as manufacturingtechnologies evolve. Dealing with this challenge requires a clear understanding of what is thefoundational material for a MFGE student to
Photonics ManufacturingEducation,” in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, vol.65(1), pp. 1464-1465, 2021; doi: 10.1177/1071181321651251[19] S. Serna, N. Hidalgo, J. Tjan, K. McComber, L.C. Kimerling, E. Verlage, J. Diop, J. Hu, S.Saini, A. Agarwal, G. Gagnon, S. Preble, G. Howland, M. van Niekerk, J. Steidle, K. Mcnulty, J.Cardenas, M. Song, M. Popović, A. Khilo, P. Nagarkar, F. Vazehgoo, I. Moskowitz, G. Gu, C.Schnitzer, E. Deveney, T. Kling, D. Petkie, and J. Longacre, “A modular laboratory curriculumfor teaching integrated photonics to students with diverse backgrounds,” Fifteenth Conference onEducation and Training in Optics and Photonics: ETOP 2019, Québec City, P.Q., Canada, May21-24, 2019, ETOP 2019 Papers
educational institutions to incorporate this technology intotheir curriculum. This ensures that students are adequately prepared with the skills and knowledgeneeded for future career opportunities. One crucial task is to teach students how to use moderntechnology to evaluate the quality of AM parts because AM has not reached the point of competingwith traditional manufacturing in terms of surface finish and repeatability. Moreover, the printedparts are often treated as black boxes with invisible defects, such as pores and cracks. Such non-transparency significantly challenges the qualification and certification of additively manufacturedparts. In this paper, we present a semester-long project designed for a new AM course offered atUniversity A to
. The evaluated class consisted of mixed instruction, comprisedof laboratory sections focusing on the use of CAD software to design machine components andhands-on sessions teaching the use of conventional machine tools to fabricate said parts [19].Course synopsis and learning objectives are presented in Table 1.Table 1. Details concerning the course subject to student evaluation [19] Course name and code Engineering Design Tools MECE-104 Synopsis This course combines the elements of Design process, Computer Aided Design (CAD), and Machine Shop Fabrication in the context of a design/build/test project
discusses onesuch course.This paper continues by providing a brief literature review. It then discusses the substance of thecourse, followed by a discussion of a textbook on shipbuilding, repair and conversion. The useof guest lecturers is discussed, and student survey data is reviewed. Finally, conclusions aredrawn, and acknowledgements are made.Literature ReviewThe author completed a diligent attempt to review the literature on engineering education inshipbuilding. The google scholar tool was used with search terms including “shipbuilding” and“teaching” or “learning” or “education.” Only a limited number of relevant articles resulted,with most focusing on teaching a single topic or using a specific method.Examples in published information
students and graduate students (lab projectmodule): This module will develop students an ability of formulating standard operatingprocedure (SOP) and facilitating the SOP to new standard, if there is no standard dealing with aspecific AM project. A project in a laboratory class will be used to cover the topics on AMlightweight part design, manufacturing, and testing. Students will design lightweight part (suchas lattice or topology optimized structure), practice fabricating AM parts, and performmechanical testing of the AM lightweight parts, using the AM laboratory. Due to the geometricalcharacteristics, AM lightweight part requires specific test protocols to develop an appropriatedatabase of engineering design properties, including specimen
Paper ID #42914Technical Training for Industry 4.0 Technologies: Low-Cost Gantry CandySorting System for Education and OutreachProf. Javaid S Siddiqi, PROFESSOR AT LONE STAR COLLEGE. TEACHING AND Research AT ENERGY AND MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE OF LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEMS. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY.DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTED COURSES FOR THE STUDENTS..Alan S GandyDr. Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution and a member of the Graduate Faculty at Texas A&M University
laboratories, project- based learning, and practicum-based assessment. Dr. Ertekin serves as the faculty advisor for the student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (S058) and is a member of the College’s Undergradu- ate Curriculum Committee. Involved in research, Ertekin has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), private foundations, and industry. His research has focused on the improvement of manufacturing laboratories and curricula and the adoption of process simulation into machining and addi- tive manufacturing practices. His areas of expertise are in CAD/CAM, manufacturing processes, machine and process design with CAE methods, additive and subtractive manufacturing, quality control
from the University of Pittsburgh. She is working on research in software engineering, middleware, distributed systems, and smart system with focus on Industry 4.0, Healthcare 4.0, and smart cities. In addition, she works on education/pedagogy research and outreach projects within the STEM areas.Dr. Anthony Moretti, Robert Morris University Dr. Anthony Moretti is department head and associate professor in the Department of Communication and Organizational Leadership at Robert Morris University. His teaching and research primarily focuses on the internal and external influences on journalists and news organizations. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrating
professor and was promoted in 2012 to associate professor. He has over 25 combined years of increasing responsibilities in industry and in academia, in-cluding at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a telecommunications technology arm of the Indian government, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), Bangalore, and Villanova University, PA. Nathan received his BS from the University of Mysore, a postgraduate diploma from the Indian Institute of Science, an MS from Louisiana State University, and a PhD from Drexel University. He worked in electronic packaging in C-DOT and then as a scientific assistant in the robotics laboratory at IISc. in Bangalore, India, and as a postdoc at the University of Pennsylvania in
The University of Louisville. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering form The State University of New York at Binghamton.Prof. Hui Yang Dr. Hui Yang is a Professor in the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Dr. Yang’s research interests focus on sensor-based modeling and analysis of comple ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Exploring Magic Interactions for Collaboration in Virtual Reality Learning FactoryAbstractA hands-on curriculum that blends theory and practical skills is essential to teach manufacturing.An integral
Paper ID #41899Interactive and Web-based Animation Modules and Case Studies for AutomatedSystem DesignDr. Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution and a member of the Graduate Faculty at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. His research interests include automation, robotics, cyber-manufacturing and Industry 4.0; optical/infrared imaging and instrumentation; micro/nano manufacturing; and design of technology for engineering education. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at
Paper ID #39232Development of a SimEvents Model for Printed Circuit Board (PCB)Assembly ProcessesSiqin Dong, Old Dominion UniversityDr. Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University Dr. Tomovic received BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Belgrade, MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan. Dr. Tomovic is Professor of Engineering Technology, and Mechanical and AerDr. Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University Dr. Krishnanand Kaipa is an Assistant Professor and director of the Collaborative Robotics and Adaptive Machines (CRAM) Laboratory in the Department of
Paper ID #38814Preparing the manufacturing workforce for Industry 4.0 technologyimplementationDr. Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Indus- trial Distribution and a member of the Graduate Faculty at Texas A&M University. His research interests include automation, robotics, cyber-manufacturing and Industry 4.0; optical/infrared imaging and instru- mentation; micro/nano manufacturing; and design of technology for engineering education. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M University