Conference Session

Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

solutions to real-life/simulatedproblems using a project-based approach.1.1 IntroductionAs our courses geared towards incorporating new technological trends in supply chain management andsustainability, the capstone senior design project topics in this area also increased. The main aspectspresented are related to the integrative approach in green energy harvesting, manufacturing, andsustainability, serving as models of energy efficiency and sustainable supply chain management, with aclear assessment of student-led projects developed during past academic years and how they contributeddirectly to the development of leadership skills along with untamed creativity. These capstone projects,along with clear connections between projects and curriculum

Conference Session

Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; Richard Y Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

manufacturing cell integrated with collaborative robotand 3-axis cnc machine.Students in the Engineering Technology programs are required to complete a yearlong three seriesof capstone course MET 42X Senior Design Project. This three-quarter course sequence aims totrain the students in identifying projects of relevance to society, in planning and scheduling asolution, and in entrepreneurial activities that may result from the project. The course is worth threecredit hours per quarter offering. The course is also intended to cover an industrial project startingfrom the proposal writing and conceptual design to final prototype building and concept realizationsteps. The course is focused on proposal and project progress report writing, prototype

Conference Session

Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javaid S Siddiqi; Alan S Gandy; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Engineering Education, 2024 Technical Training for Industry 4.0 Technologies: Low-Cost Gantry Candy Sorting System for Education and OutreachAbstractTechnology is changing at a much faster rate than ever. We call this the fourth industrialrevolution (Industry 4.0). In the authors’ community college and workforce developmentprograms, instructors focus on hands-on learning for high-level courses, including computervision (CV) and capstone courses. Often the learning experience is hindered by lack of resources.To introduce Industry 4.0 concepts to students, a low-cost automated system for sorting candythat uses a portable gantry robotic system with computer vision was developed.Existing work on candy sorting machines can be

Conference Session

Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Kuldeep S Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University; Scott Bradshaw, Elizabeth City State University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Bridge and Internship ProgramsAbstractUndergraduate students need exposure, initiation, motivation, and guidance to develop anorientation toward research that will benefit them not only in their capstone projects but also intheir future careers. Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) made such an opportunity availableto the rising junior and senior students of the Engineering Technology program.Fifteen rising junior students were selected to participate in the summer bridge program, and fourrising junior and senior students were selected to participate in a summer internship program atthe Coast Guard's aircraft facility. The project's scope was to engage students in designing,prototyping, and fabricating Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAVs) and

Conference Session

Manufacturing Workforce Development

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

materials to prototype the mechanical components of UAVs by 3D printers, and(e) create G and M codes to manufacture the parts by CNC machines if metal parts are desirablesuch as linkage and landing components.This paper explains samples of mini projects that are developed to prepare students toaccomplish the above tasks (a-e) and their ability for entry into manufacturing careers. Inaddition, the mini projects in newly developed modules and sequences will also prepare studentsfor senior capstone projects and internships.MethodologyThe initial designs of mechanical/structural components of two UAVs/drones start in ENGT 105:Computer-Aided Design (CAD) I, course, and will be completed in a Senior Capstone Project,ENGT 498, course. Two quadcopter drone

Conference Session

Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P. Eng., Western Carolina University; Scott C. Rowe, Western Carolina University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

toprogramming software, without compromising the support for low and intermediate-leveleducation.The CourseThe Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program at Western CarolinaUniversity is focused on preparation for industry. The regional employers are typically discretepart and product producers that make extensive use of industrial control systems. Graduates ofthe schools typically go to work for aerospace, automotive, medical, and similar industries.The school receives annual feedback from external sources including an Industrial AdvisoryBoard (IAB), capstone project sponsors, alumni, and industrial partners. They all share acommon message that there is increasing demand for mechatronics knowledge that is not beingsatisfied by

Conference Session

Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yue Zhang, Georgia Southern University; Haijun Gong; Lianjun Wu

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

. Theselected pilot course to test this module is MFGE 3131 Design for Manufacturability. It will bethen introduced to capstone design courses in MFGE and other senior design courses in otherengineering majors GaSou.3) Level 3: Advanced level for senior undergraduate students and graduate students (lab projectmodule): It will be designed to provide students with hand-on experience on applying safetystandards when designing a robot system/cell. A group project will be designed within thismodule to allow students to design a robotic workcell which satisfies the requirements in theANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 Robot Safety Standard by using the Robot Simulation SoftwareRoboguide or CoppeliaSim which is free for educational purposes. Upon complement of thismodule

Conference Session

Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Isher Singh; Arjuna Karthikeyan Senthilvel Kavitha, Drexel University; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman, University of Texas at El Paso; Nijanthan Vasudevan, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

, providingstudents with a unique platform alongside traditional laboratory work. Through this approach,students not only gain insights into wind energy concepts but also acquire 3D modeling skills,learn the basics of virtual reality, and develop programming proficiency. The virtualimplementation of wind turbine setups facilitates better understanding and visualization, andstudents also acquire essential skills such as SolidWorks designing, understanding thesignificance of virtual reality, working with UNITY 3D, programming, and creating simulationsand interactive platforms. These hands-on, interdisciplinary efforts serve as both laboratoryexercises and capstone projects, enabling students to integrate and apply their STEM skills andknowledge acquired from

Conference Session

Manufacturing Workforce Development

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Stephen Baker; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; David Shannon, Auburn University; josiah e blocus, Tuskegee University; Eugene Thompson

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

in improved understanding and exposure to real-life product development practices. Furthermore, AM can unlock the creativity of students byenabling them to produce innovative parts with almost no restrictions on part geometricalcomplexity. Building on students’ interest in drones, Tipker et al. [3] presented freshmanengineering class basic drone electronics kit and asked them to design and build, using AM,suitable drone structure, assemble it, and fly it. In a senior capstone project, Hur et al. [4]demonstrated how students used AM to manufacture metal and plastic propellers for small-scalethrusters for underwater robots. Rios [5], 3D-printed and compared them to their CAD models toillustrate several geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Conference Session

Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Hasanain Karim; Caroline Doughton Greiner

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

-on, collaborative learning through solving real-world problems. He directs the operations of the Institute-wide Georgia Tech Capstone Design Expo, which highlights projects created by over 2000 Georgia Tech seniors graduating students on an annual basis. He serves as the faculty advisor for the student organization of over 100 student volunteers who all train, staff, and manage the operations of Georgia Tech’s Flowers Invention Studio – one of the nation’s premier volunteer student-run makerspace, open to all of the Georgia Tech community. Dr. Jariwala’s research interests are in the field of makerspaces, evidence-based design education, and advanced additive manufacturing process. During his Ph.D. studies, he was

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossain Ahmed, Austin Peay State University; Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Md. Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C Manimaran, Austin Peay State University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

incorporating pieces of this emerging technology into the ETcurriculum. Implement capstone projects or labs where students use CFD [14-17] software tosimulate and analyze manufacturing processes, focusing on reducing carbon footprint, enhancingenergy efficiency, using mathematical modeling, and incorporating smart automation techniques[18-21].As we explore the complexities of Industry 4.0, it is crucial to tackle the obstacles to integrationand the emerging ethical quandaries. This preliminary investigation examines the obstacles andmoral concerns associated with incorporating sophisticated technology into production processeswithin Industry 4.0, laying the foundation for a more thorough examination. This emphasizes thesignificance of adopting a well

Conference Session

Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Perihan Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Suhas S Alkunte, Old Dominion University; Orkhan Huseynov, The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Mohammad Alshaikh Ali, Tennessee Technological University; Vivekanand A Naikwadi, Tennessee Technological University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

be dynamic andinterdisciplinary, reflecting the evolving landscape of this fabrication technology[62][63][64][65]. As the field of AM continues to expand across various industries, educationalinstitutions will increasingly emphasize hands-on experience with cutting-edge AM technologies.This applied approach will involve not only operating AM machines but also understanding theentire steps of the production technologies, from design, simulation, material selection, and post-processing, to inspection and quality control.Furthermore, the integration of AM education into traditional engineering curricula is expectedto grow from technical courses to capstone projects [66][67]. Engineering and technologystudents will be exposed to processing