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Manufacturing Workforce Development

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Marilyn Barger, FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence); Suzy Gorospes Marzano, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; Juan Song, Alamo Colleges District

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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

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Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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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

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sajan Saini, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Erik Verlage; Anuradha Murthy Agarwal; Drew Michael Weninger; Samuel Serna Otalvaro; Saif Rayyan; Glenda Simonton Stump, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Trevor Morrisey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Christian Gabbianelli, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ira Fay, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Caitlin Feeley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jeff Bertrand; Bhargav Vipul Upadhyay; Achint Jain; Richard Eberhardt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Alan R. Kost, University of Arizona; John Ballato, Clemson University; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Sri Priya Sundararajan; Kenan Cicek; Dominic Gastaldo; Judith Perry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Eric Klopfer; Randolph E. Kirchain Jr., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Richard Roth, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Frank R. Field III, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Moore, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; George Westerman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Lionel C. Kimerling, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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platform for telecom and midIR functionalities. Dr. Serna and BSU are part of the LEAP net- work, bringing industry, government and academia together for the use of integrated photonics and optical technologies. Dr. Serna is an Assistant Professor at BSU since September 2019. He is an OPTICA (OSA) Ambassador 2019 and a 2021 SPIE Career Lab Editorial memberSaif RayyanDr. Glenda Simonton Stump, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Glenda Stump is an educator and education researcher whose career has spanned multiple disciplines. She currently works as an Education Research Scientist in the Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In this role, she is engaged in multiple

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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thecontinuum of XR training applications. Figure 1 Continuum of XR Training Application based upon [1] For faculty, these technologies are, in addition to the already existing and diverse contentdelivery and educational technology tools like multimedia, photos, voice-over instructionalvideo, presentation slides, handouts, etc. This variety of tools can overwhelm faculty whendeciding how to best leverage these tools for creating the most effective teaching and learningenvironment. For example, numerous possible formats exist in instructional videos itself [2],such as animations, using blackboard, showing live demonstrations, or talking heads in front ofslides. Researchers [3], [4] have tried to develop evidence-based

Conference Session

Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University

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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

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Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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SWAPNIL PATOLE, Mississippi State University

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value stream map using standard symbols and notation. Include information such as process steps, cycle times, inventory levels, and flow of materials or information. 8. Identify Opportunities for Improvement: Use the value stream map to identify opportunities for improvement in the process. This could involve streamlining workflows, reallocating resources, or implementing innovative technologies or practices. Monitor the impact of these changes on key metrics and iterate, as necessary.By following these steps, you can use Arena simulation software to create a value stream mapand improve the performance of your processes.Figure 3: Rockwell Arena Simulation for the above ACME Stamping operation.Figure 3. shows Rockwell Arena

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Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack P. E., Western Carolina University; Scott Rowe, Western Carolina University

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: ChatGPT was not used to author the paper except for items that are shown in theFigures and Program Listing.IntroductionIn 2022 artificial intelligence became widely accessible through the release of ChatGPT, aninteractive platform that produces cogent text in response to user queries.1 Subsequently, thegrowth of ChatGPT’s popularity, as measured by its user base, quickly outstripped the premier ofany prior application.2 Likely this tool, based on large language models and user feedback, willaffect the future of engineering education. By predicting “tokens” (characters or small assembliesof characters) related to a user input the software can: · Provide simple explanations of technical topics; · Problem solve; · Write

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Manufacturing Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Israa Azzam, Purdue University; Farid Breidi, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville

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Breidi joined the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University as an Assistant Professor in Aug 2020. Farid received his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering degree from the American University of Beirut in 2010, his M.S. in Mechanical EngineDr. Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville Dr. Faisal Aqlan is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at The University of Louisville. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering form The State University of New York at Binghamton. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Annual ConferenceTeaching Manufacturing Assembly Processes Using Immersive Mixed

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Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krzysztof Kamil Jarosz, Rochester Institute of Technology; Yan-Ting Chen, Rochester Institute of Technology; Trisha Gard-Thompson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mark Davis, Rochester Institute of Technology; Yunbo Zhang, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rui Liu, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #42967Exploring Career Growth for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals via MachiningTraining: A Comparative Behavioral AnalysisKrzysztof Kamil Jarosz, Rochester Institute of Technology Graduate Research Assistant at RIT SMRGYan-Ting Chen, Rochester Institute of Technology Yan-Ting Chen received his Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Miami University, U.S., in 2018. During the MS program, his research interest was mainly focused on the methods of measuring ambient toxins by developing an array of chemical sensors and analyzing data using machine learning. Now, he is currently

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Redefining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University

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Paper ID #38495Assessment of the ABET Student Outcomes in a Service Learning basedSubtractive Manufacturing CourseDr. Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University Currently, Dr. Fidan serves as a Professor of the Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technol- ogy at Tennessee Technological University. His research and teaching interests are in additive manufac- turing, electronics manufacturing, distance learning, and STEM education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Assessment of the ABET Student Outcomes in a Service Learning based Subtractive

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Design Experiences in Manufacturing Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mina Morcos, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Mohamed M. Youssef, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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that it is in good working condition and that there are no damaged or worn- out parts that could cause safety hazards or affect the test results.Development of Educational Process for Industrial AutomationThe objective of this project is to effectively introduce students to the necessary knowledge andskills to successfully understand industrial automation. The process sequence aims to providestudents with a solid foundation in automation and control systems, as well as hands-onexperience with the specific tools and technologies used in the IMS project, such as the SiemensSimatic PLC S7-300 and TIA Portal. The following are the steps for the effective coursesequence:• Introduction to Automation and Industrialization: This module

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Refining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huachao Mao, Purdue University; Yujie Shan, Purdue University; Hamid EisaZadeh, Old Dominion University

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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

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Redefining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krzysztof Kamil Jarosz, Rochester Institute of Technology; Trisha Gard-Thompson, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Chao Peng, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rui Liu, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Institute of Technology (COE) Rui Liu is currently an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Rochester Insti- tute of Technology. He received his B.S. degree at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China, in 2005. In 2010, he received his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Northeastern University. In 2014, he completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Liu’s research covers a wide range of topics in advanced manufacturing, including AI-based tool condition monitoring (TCM), cognitive ergonomics for human-centered machining, and machining education mod- ernization for future workforce development. ©American

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Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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, affordability, and inclusivity in AM education and itsopportunities [47]. As AM technologies continue to advance, a responsible approach to educationis imperative, ensuring that learners not only acquire technical skills but also grapple with theethical implications of their work. In this context, AM education is a crucial arena for shapingethical, responsible, and conscientious individuals who understand the societal impact of theiractions in an age marked by rapid technological transformation.Social Impact of AMA growing number of companies and individuals are using AM in there new business models asAM is emerging process with high number of invention going to have this technology moreapproachable and accessible in rapid manufacturing, in social

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Redefining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Siqin Dong, Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Old Dominion University. Dr. Kaipa received his BE (Hons.) ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Development of a SimEvents Model for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Assembly ProcessAbstractIndustry 4.0 creates numerous opportunities while at the same time it imposes challenges toworkforce development to take full advantage of emerging technologies and processes that areenabling new era of manufacturing. One of the key enabling technologies is Digital Twin,which is a foundation of smart and flexible manufacturing. Digital twin provides severalcapabilities to engineers: (a) what-if analysis during design process, (b) predictive

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Redefining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aditya Akundi, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Md Fashiar Rahman, The University of Texas at El Paso; Amit J. Lopes; Sergio Luna

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engineering. His research covers advanced quality technology, AI applications in smart manufacturing, health care applications, and computational intelligence/data analytics.Dr. Amit J. Lopes Dr. Lopes’ research interests focus on additive manufacturing and its applications. His research also includes Service Systems Engineering applications to additive manufacturing, healthcare, and energy systems. He is also interested in the application ofSergio Luna ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Exploring Student Learning Experience of Systems Engineering Course Developed for Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering GraduatesAbstract This paper describes introducing the concepts and

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Advancements in Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Walker, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Romaim Hernandez; Chasisty Melo, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology ; Samuel Hernandez; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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. Shouling He is a professor of Engineering and Technology at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, where she teaches the courses in Mechatronics Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Her research interests include Robotics, PLCs, automation and engineering education.Dr. Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 MAKER: Elevating and Scoring Mechanism for Mobile RobotsAbstractThe VEX Robotics 2023-2024 game “Over Under” is a game where two teams of two robotseach compete to score points within a 2-minute time limit. Robots must be able to score pointsboth autonomously and with input from their drivers. Points can be scored by moving

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Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Suzy Gorospes Marzano, Sr Manager of Industry Development, SME; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Neil Littell, Ohio University

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including the lead interface with SME Committees and Technical Communities targeted to domains: Manufacturing Research and Education, Accreditation, SME Peer-Reviewed Journals, Additive Manufacturing and Digital Manufacturing. Marzano is the SME liaison for ABET and oversees the program evaluation process for ABET Accredited programs in Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Marzano leads Awards and Recognition programs, Career Development Forums, and experiential activities designed to inspire and attract the next generation of Manufacturing professionals. Prior to SME, Marzano worked for an Healthcare Information Management non profit developing professional development initiatives

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Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hannah D Budinoff, The University of Arizona; Andrew Wessman; Kargi Chauhan

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modules with the broader manufacturing educationcommunity soon so other instructors can incorporate this material into their own courses.References[1] ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission, “Criteria for accrediting engineering programs,” Baltimore, MD, 2020.[2] B. Harding and P. McPherson, “What Do Employers Want In Terms Of Employee Knowledge Of Technical Standards And The Process Of Standardization?,” in Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE Annu. Conf. & Expo., Louisville, Kentucky, Jun. 2010.[3] A. S. Khan, A. Karim, and J. A. McClain, “The state of the use of standards in engineering and technology education,” in Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Annu. Conf. & Expo., Atlanta, GA, Jun. 2013.[4] Y. Yao, S. Kelley, and Rider

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Advancements in Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenny Dwight Harris, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Mahin Rajon Bhuyan, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; gordon qian, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Alaric Hyland, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Brandon Seth Cuevas, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, where she teaches various courses in Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering. Her academic and educational interests focus on Robotics and Automation, Machine Learning, and Mechatronics Education. She has authored over 50 papers published in journals and conferences.Brandon Seth Cuevas, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Maker: Affordable PLA Sheet Press Machine Design and ImplementationAbstractThis project aims to design and implement a functional PLA (polylactic acid) press sheet at lessthan or half of the standard cost, with a focus on helping Vaughn College reuse old PLAmaterials from

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tyler Hartleb, University of Calgary; Haedong Kim, The Pennsylvania State University; Richard Zhao, University of Calgary; Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville; Hui Yang

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, asexperienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, access to an in-person learning environment cannotalways be guaranteed.With the advancement of virtual reality (VR) technology, learning factories are no longer limitedby physical space and resources but only by the capabilities of the hardware, which is becomingdramatically affordable with standalone VR devices such as the Meta Quest 2. VR enables us todevelop virtual learning factories that simulate the entire manufacturing process. This paperpresents the VR Learning Factory, which is a simulation environment that aims to provide aninteractive and collaborative educational experience for students. VR environments, together withonline networking technology, allow us to connect multiple students from

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Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek M Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; David Gill P.E., Western Washington University

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is becoming thepractice will be presented. As one example of how these changes are impacting the traditionalcontent of CAD/CAM and CNC classes, assessment results, student feedback and instructorobservations will be used to assess the value and extent to which manual part programming needsto be taught as a skill to manufacturing engineers.Related WorkApproaches to the integration and instruction of CAD/CAM and CNC technologies in engineeringcurriculum have been reported upon in the literature. This is largely divided between its role ascore content in engineering technology education and as optional content introduced to buildDesign for Manufacturability (DFM) knowledge in mechanical engineering students. Inengineering technology education

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Manufacturing Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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entertainment applications like video games or 3Dmovies, it also finds use in psychology, medicine, and as a workspace for testing and developingnew technologies [1-4].Incorporating wind energy technology learning into the education system can benefit from VR asa practical tool for understanding the design and development of wind energy technology. Thepaper presents the project's framework, reports, and student survey findings, along withconclusions and expectations for future success. The project report delves into the team structure,component selection, system design, and simulation results. The student survey indicates that theproject enhances students' understanding of renewable energy prospects, providing them with theopportunity to play a

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Manufacturing Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devi Kalla, Metropolitan State University of Denver

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curriculum road mapping workshops where all relevant stakeholders cantogether explore and chart us how to respond to the changing industrial landscape. Drawing fromtheses workshop outcomes, curricula will be developed in collaboration with all stakeholders tocreate a course material and hands-on labs that allow for manufacturing technology students togain an appropriate level of understanding of the essentials of each other’s programs. Theinfluence that industry 4.0 has on the industrial sector has been projected to the topic ofengineering education. Sakhapov et al, state that industry 4.0 has already started due to industrialchanges in IoT, integration of cyber physical systems (CPS) in manufacturing processes andapplication of neural networks. For

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Manufacturing Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman, The University of Texas at El Paso

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, healthcare, business, media, film,construction, sport, etc. Virtual reality in education has added another dimension for students toexplore and understand the core concept of a certain work application. Virtual reality was widelyused in education for topics such as virtual reality robotics where they learn about automation.This style of teaching is very appealing for young students who enjoy using the latest technology.Their experience of studying turns into playing with technology and learning at the same time andthat is the key of improving their experience. This is also useful for students who are slow-learnersand have a particular style of understanding such as creatives who find the learning process easierwith colors, symbols and textures [1-5

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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incorporating VR into robotics Education, this interactive method of learning brings aboutbenefits to both engineering and technology students. The ability to model and simulate presentsthe tools and incentive for students to come up with creative and innovative solutions. This styleof teaching can be appealing for the younger generation and motivating for slow learners, thusoptimizing its effectiveness and improving the overall educational outcome.AcknowledgementThis work has been supported by the US Department of Education under the joint MSEIP Programwith the University of Texas at El Paso, PR/Award No.: P120A220044. The authors wish to expresssincere gratitude for their financial support.References[1] Elliot Hu-Au and Joey J. Lee, “Virtual reality

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Refining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hengtao Tang, University of South Carolina; Ramy Harik, University of South Carolina

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Paper ID #44497Developing Elementary Students’ Career Awareness of Advanced ManufacturingHengtao Tang, University of South Carolina Hengtao Tang is an associate professor in Learning, Design and Technologies at the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on self-regulated learning in engineering education, especially using learning analytics and machine learning algorithms to understand the self-regulated learning process, profile self-regulated learners, and create AI-scaffolded interventions to support self-regulated learning.Dr. Ramy Harik, University of South Carolina Dr. Ramy Harik, a Fulbright Scholar, is

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Advancements in Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University

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women. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Design of a Monitoring System for Manufacturing Processes AbstractData collection and visualization is a key enabler technique in the Industry 4.0 era. This paperdescribes a senior project that designs a monitoring system for manufacturing processes. It deploysmulti-heterogeneous sensors for cutting force and vibration to monitor CNC machining processes.Students were trained to understand the working principles of sensors, data acquisition (DAQ)devices, programming, and data analysis. The development work includes: 1) part design andmanufacturing process design in Siemens NX; 2) prototype the part using CNC

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Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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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

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Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ayla Acuña, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Moe Rabea, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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a variety of ways. No matter which material,infill pattern or infill percent you use, the Young’s Modulus will always be greater than 200N/mm². For educational and demonstrative purposes, that is strong enough for students to learnabout tensile testing, stress vs strain graphs, and young’s modulus. For educational purposes, thecheapest material with the least infill density will suffice. Honeycomb infill has the highest tensile strength but is on par with linear infill forcompressive strength. While a lot of the comparative data had very short ranges, triangle was theweakest infill pattern as it consistently was the lowest data point in each cluster. While infill pattern and density play a large role in the tensile and