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Maged Mikhail; Peter Zafiro

the LinMot actuator's characteristics are [5]: ❖ Speeds > 10m per second ❖ High accelerations up to 100g ❖ Forces 2700 N ❖ Repeatability of .002” standard, and .0004” with external encoder ❖ Very long lifespan – Tested out to 3 B cycles ❖ Energy savings compared to air cylinders (high cycle rate can provide a 1-year payback) ❖ Low maintenance required.Project OverviewThe main goal of the Mechatronics Engineering Technology program at Purdue UniversityNorthwest and The PMMI U Skills Fund grant is to help bridge the manufacturing skills gap byengaging PMMI industry members and educational institutions with current workforcetechnology thereby increasing the development of educational programs

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Mauricio Torres; Ying Shang; Zakariya Al Hamouz

," [Online]. Available: https://education.ec.europa.eu/education-levels/higher-education/micro-credentials. [Accessed 6 September 2023].[13] S. Zain, "Micro-credentials: need to be benchmarked across institutions," in Benchmarking Library, Information and Education Services: New Strategic Choices in Challenging Times, Elsevier Science, 2023.[14] B. W. Shanahan and J. Organ, "Harnessing the Benefits of Micro Credentials for Industry 4.0 and 5.0: Skills Training and Lifelong Learning," IFAC-PapersOnLine, vol. 55, no. 39, pp. 82-87, 2022.[15] A. Levine and S. V. Pelt, The Great Upheaval - Higher Education's Past, Present, and Uncertain Future, Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2021. Proceedings of the

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Mohamed Zeidan; Ahmad Fayed; Mehmet Bahadir

classes. However, introducing the standard in lower level classes can be very beneficial.First, it provides an early exposure for formats, presentation methods and language used in thecodes and standards. Second, it can motivate some students in lower level classes and give thema better point of view of the theoretical basics they are studying in that level. Nevertheless,introducing these codes in lower level classes comes with its own challenges. Some of theobstacles that face instructors and students are a) the lack of understanding of technical termsincluded in the standards, b) the confusion that comes with repeated references to multiplesources/standards, and c) missing some of the required technical backgrounds (especially in mathand

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Maximus Huang; Maurizio Manzo

written statement regarding his/her reasons for wanting toattend the 2022 NSTI or 2023 STI program, and how the program would benefit his/heracademic career goals. Racial status was not considered in the application forms, as per TxDOTguidelines.The UNT NSTI 2022 summer program was implemented from July 11th to July 27th, 2022, asscheduled. The UNT STI 2023 summer program was implemented from June 5th to June 21st,2023, as scheduled. Figure 2 shows some participating students during selected field trips and labactivities. Student daily attendance remains at 95-100% for the 2022 NSTI and 75-90% for the2023 STI program. a) b)Fig. 2: Example field trip and lab activities: a) US Aviation Academy

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Aleksandr Sergeyev; Scott Kuhl; Bester Mangisoni; Gurveetsingh Ajmani; Mark Kinney; Michael Masters; Kellon Petzak

ETD 335 Development and Implementation of Teleoperated Robotic Workcell to Enable Remote Robotic Training for Students and Industry Representatives Aleksandr Sergeyev, Scott Kuhl, Bester Mangisoni, Gurveetsingh Ajmani, Michigan Technological University; Mark Kinney, Michael Masters, and Kellon Petzak, West Shore Community CollegeAbstractOnline education is on the rise in the US and abroad and provides a convenient form ofknowledge transfer to people who cannot be full- and or even part-time students at communitycolleges or universities. This factor impacts industry

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Nancy Sundheim

ETD 365 Activities for Automatic Assembly: Internalizing the Guidelines Nancy Sundheim St. Cloud State UniversityAbstractSometimes a class activity can help students understand the magnitude of the impact if aprinciple is violated. This can lead to a greater appreciation for ensuring that principle is notviolated. An example would be the guidelines for designing a product for automatic assembly.Many of the guidelines are quite simple to understand. Because of this, many find it tempting todismiss them or at least not give them the consideration they are due. Students

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Gary Mullett; Lara Sharp

ETD 455 The Challenge of Transitioning Our Present-Day Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Programs to Embrace Industry 4.0 Gary J. Mullett and Lara L. Sharp Springfield Technical Community CollegeIntroduction/BackgroundThe term Industry 4.0 has been in existence for some thirteen years now. A Google search of theterm yields a whopping 7.5+ billons hits. It is no longer a futuristic concept or prediction but adistinct reality that is becoming more and more pervasive across all industry sectors. Some of theleading technology enablers of Industry 4.0 are applications of the Internet

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MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE; Christopher Gabany

merits of the relevant factors, and whatleads toward the best course of action. This paper describes several reasons why teaching ethicsto undergraduate engineers is important, and how the students should discern what are, and whatare not, ethical decisions. This paper also lists several benefits of practicing ethics at theworkplace for the individual employee and the organization as a whole.Graduates need to know their relevant professional organizations and the expected professionalbehaviors from the members. ABET also outlines various human aspects that may be impactedby engineering solutions,and how ethical considerations help make the best decisions. Theauthors discuss how electrical (EE) and computer (COE) engineering majors are taught

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Darrell Nickolson

ETD 315 Partnering with Industrial Advisory Board to Create Zero Energy Curriculum Certificate Darrell D. Nickolson Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisAbstractThis paper describes the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Departmentof Engineering and Technology’s multidisciplinary program’s development of a Zero EnergyCertificate program that maximizes its active Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) expertise.Combining our programs community engage project approach along with a highly active IAB, weare developing a

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Sidney Martin; Marilyn Barger; Catherine Davis

companies in the Tampa Bay Region. 3. Explain the benefits to the manufacturing or engineering organization participating in an advisory committee. 4. Determine the local need for engineering technology students to understand electrified vehicles or semiconductor manufacturing. 5. What is the view of employers regarding the requirements for students to continue their education in Lean Six Sigma?This paper is a qualitative review of the talent needs of manufacturers in Pinellas County,Florida, located on the West Coast of Central Florida. Manufacturing in Pinellas County (andextended into Tampa Bay includes electronics, defense, medical devices, aviation, andaerospace.This paper investigates the hiring needs of local

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David Satterwhite

,supplementary learning, over reliance concerns, ethical concerns, detachment from traditionallearning, and lack of critical thinking development. The evolution from GPT from version 3.0, to3.5, to 4.0, which involves a significant improvement in language processing capabilities andscope of knowledge resulting in more nuanced context-awareness, including text and imageprompts, will also be considered in this study. By drawing from student assignment samples,class discussions, and user feedback, a comprehensive overview of the challenges, benefits, andthe pedagogical implications of ChatGPT in this first-year course will also be discussed. As theChatGPT technology evolves, a balanced approach that harnesses the potential of this technologywhile

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Alok Verma; Vanicha McQueen; Paul Potier; Irfan Khan; Andrew Moore; Grace Komanduru

ETD 465 Development of Minors and Engine Simulation Laboratory to Meet Future Workforce Needs Alok K. Verma, Vanicha McQueen, Paul Potier, Irfan Khan, Andrew Moore, and Grace Komanduru Texas A&M University at GalvestonAbstractNinety percent of all goods are traded through oceans, and a significant portion of the world'sfood and energy security depends on ocean-related activities. This growth in worldwide tradeand associated developments in marine propulsion and navigational technologies havenecessitated improved crews' skills and capabilities [1], [2

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Mahdi Yazdanpour; Leslie Ferrao; Biplov Ale

ETD 445Development of an EEG-Based Brain-Controlled Mini Industrial Robotic Arm Mahdi Yazdanpour, Leslie Ferrao, and Biplov Ale Northern Kentucky UniversityAbstractAdvancements in the fields of neurotechnology and robotics have paved the way for thedevelopment of brain-controlled systems. This emerging technology utilizes the power of thehuman mind to directly interface with electromechanical devices, which enables remarkablelevels of control and interaction. In this project, we developed a brain-controlled mini-industrialrobotic arm which can be operated using an electroencephalography (EEG

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Marilyn Barger; Richard Gilbert; Sidney Martin

ETD 345 What Cybersecurity Skills Do 2-Year (AS) Engineering Technicians Need? Marilyn Barger, Richard Gilbert, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center; Sidney Martin, St. Petersburg CollegeAbstractAlmost every list, definition, or property descriptor of “Industry 4.0” technologies expectationincludes cybersecurity, which can be defined as a state of protection against unauthorized,malicious or criminal use of electronic data, as well as the measures taken to achieve this “safe”state [1]. However, cybersecurity as a discipline area covers a broad range of “skills” requiringdifferent training, experience, and

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Mark Pagano; Lorne Arnold; Heather Dillon

ETD 505 Starting from Scratch: Designing an Engineering Ethics Course to Help Meet ABET Outcomes and the University of Washington’s “W” (Writing) Course Designation Mark A. Pagano, Lorne Arnold, and Heather Dillon University of Washington TacomaAbstractOne common experience for almost every engineering and engineering technology educator ishaving the opportunity to assist in preparing your home program for an upcoming ABET visit orfor some other form of internal university program review. This is a common shared experiencefor all of us; however, it is rarer when one

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David Labyak; Scott Wagner

curriculum design in both the CME and MSME. Thecourses are offered Online to suit graduates and industry professionals from electrical orcomputer engineering, materials science and engineering, manufacturing engineering,mechanical engineering, and engineering technology degree programs.Discussed here are the industry collaborations that have influenced the courses i. Courseassignments and student course evaluations will be used to assess the level of meeting the courselearning objectives. Industrial collaborators play a significant role in the methods of coursedelivery and content covered.Introduction/BackgroundThe Industry 4.0 Concepts course is a three-credit course that is an examination of Industry 4.0as it relates to manufacturing. Topics

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Teddy Ivanitzki; Ashok Agrawal

. This is particularly notable in transdisciplinary startups such as smartenergy and nanomedical technologies, where cross-disciplinary expertise is increasingly vital. Asa result, emerging entrepreneurs in these sectors often encounter challenges in accessingadequate support. These challenges persist in the 21st century, when U.S. innovation facesunprecedented competition for leadership. In 1960, U.S. research and development (R&D)spending for defense and private industries constituted approximately 69% of the global total(CRS, 2018). However, by 2016, the U.S. share of global R&D spending had dwindled to just28%, largely due to China's remarkable technological advancements. If this trajectory continues,China's R&D spending as a

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N. Athula Kulatunga; Daniel Sampaio

to maintain a healthy energy consumption profile of ports and be sustainable. First, allenergy consumers in a port must be identified and categorized using energy auditing tools.Energy analysis tools reveal machines and operations that place unnecessary demand on the gridand consumption trends, plus energy conservation measures that help renewable energyintegration and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction. The electrification of the transportation sectorwill increase the electrical demand (kW). New geospatial data and EPA data are helpful indeveloping better energy conservation opportunities for a given port location. The paper showshow the above techniques can provide greener energy solutions to US ports.IntroductionThe composition of shore power