Conference Session

Projects in Manufacturing Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); David English; Michael Naceri Hazm

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Manufacturing

employed is a natural gas combined cycle generation station which can generate up to 740MW that is distributed to the Southern New Jersey electric grid.Mr. Michael Naceri Hazm Michael Hazm is a Manufacturing Systems Engineer at Pennsylvania Machine work , responsible for developing and implementing lean automation technologies to improve the productivity of the company operation. Pennsylvania Machine work manufacture high pressure pipe fittings for nuclear power gen- eration, petrochemical, ship building, along with countless other critical industrial applications. Michael Hazm received an Associate degree in Manufacturing Mechanic from ISTA Morocco ,and an Associate in Robotic System from DCCC , and Mechanical

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alister McLeod, Indiana State Uniersity; Jim Smallwood, Indiana State University

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Manufacturing

associated with the undertaking of a routine. Asmore manufacturing firms continue to adopt operational improvement strategies like lean or agilemanufacturing the focus will now shift to the integration of robots into the manufacturingsystem. Our current Manufacturing Engineering Education programs, nationwide, need to beaware of this impending change and how to embark upon introducing these concepts into thecurriculum. This paper sets forth a framework for which systems engineering and robotics cancoexist in our current pedagogical environments. The framework is based on the modification ofthe Manufacturing Engineering Program at Indiana State University. By utilizing, an interviewsession with one of North America’s largest producer of oriented

Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P Hung, Texas A&M University; Wm Adam Farmer, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

TEACHING MANUFACTURING WITH GROUP CELL PRACTICESAbstractIn traditional manufacturing lab exercises, students lean to operate one type of machine tool at atime. After learning each machine type, they then move to another type and learn all operationson new machine tool. There is little connection and interaction among students since each personwill produce his/her own individual part. At the end of training lessons, some instructors mayverbally describe the link of different processes and how a product would flow among thoseprocesses. A manufacturing department typically has to purchase many identical machine toolsand different tooling sets for variety of possible operations on each machine type. The operatingcost of such

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; Raju S. Dandu, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #20137First Steps with Tooling U as a Support to the Mechanical Engineering Tech-nology Flipped ClassroomProf. Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus Julia Morse is Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Mechanical Engineering Technology at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus. A Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) and a Certi- fied Enterprise Integrator (CEI), she teaches lecture and laboratory courses in the areas of computer-aided design, manufacturing and materials, and automation systems. Prof. Morse earned a B.S in Industrial Engineering from the University of

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

workshops.The first of these workshops was hosted by the ASEE Manufacturing Division during theJune 2023 ASEE Annual Conference held in Baltimore, Maryland. The Four PillarsWorkshop was presented by SME MEAC Committee Members as a five-person paneldiscussion with approximately 15-20 attendees. The workshop was 1.5 hours formatted toprovide the audience background information on the Four Pillars revision processfollowed by presentation of the revised twelve knowledge blocks. Information gleanedfrom the audience of manufacturing experts was integrated into the revised Four Pillars.The presentation slide example (see Figure 3) represents the revisions made to theAutomated Systems & Control knowledge block. The left side of the slide shows thetopics

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Truc Ngo, San Diego City College; Armando Abina, San Diego City College; Gene Lyons, Kyocera America Corporation

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Manufacturing

prepare them properly for the highly competitive economicworld. The program uses project-based approach, integrating experiences through whichstudents participate in all aspects of a manufacturing enterprise, from materials andprocesses to safety, design, automation, quality and lean manufacturing. Armed withthese skills, MFET graduates can pursue rewarding, growth-oriented careers in suchdiverse industries as plastics, automotive, biomedical, electronics, aerospace, machiningand other high-value manufacturing sectors.Issues with Student EnrollmentLike many other community colleges across the nation, San Diego City College facedmany challenges in student enrollment. SDCC is a Hispanic-serving institution where our

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

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Manufacturing

be familiarwith these modern tools and their applications, and to understand when and how to effectivelyutilize them. At our university these applications are being taught under the title of virtualsimulation (VS). This paper explains how VS has been integrated into our curriculum, and hasbeen used to establish effective partnerships with major manufacturing companies.IntroductionWe are in our eighth year of a curriculum utilizing advanced industrial computer simulationsoftware. The virtual simulation classes are offered in a sequence of three quarters, earning fourcredits per quarter. Students learn specific simulation applications from tutorials and onlinecourse materials. Teams of students then work with local companies to create

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessment Methodologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Song, Alamo College

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Manufacturing

extensively integrated into the curriculum, allowing technical workers tobypass several years of on-the-job training. The skilled graduates will be more welcomed bymanufacturing partners as they are already trained and ready to fill advanced positions inmanufacturing. Second, the students enrolled into the program are getting paid over the two-yearprogram, essentially eliminating the need for most student loans. This is an attractive prospectiveto many students who struggle to finance their higher education.Overview and ObjectivesAdvanced manufacturing in the U.S. has experienced a profound transformation over the lastdecades. Technology has become increasingly sophisticated, while the workforce with thecorrect skills has become increasingly lean

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology and the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing; John Birch III; Mehrdad Faezi, Manchester Community College

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NSF Grantees

Drawings, GD&T, SPC, CAD/CAM, Lean Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management. He is also a site coordi- nator for the Connecticut College of Technology and cooperates on various projects with Regional Center for Next Geneartion Manufacturing. He is regular particpant/contributor in ATE and HiTec Conferences. Page 22.1233.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Engineering Challenge for the 21st CenturyIntroductionThe Engineering Challenge for 21st Century Program was primarily established to increase the numberof high school student’s opting to pursue

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tayte Nelson, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jialu Xie, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

but also with integration. Becausesystems such as these cross many different fields (Software, Hardware, Mechanical,Electrical, and Manufacturing) students must integrate with systems outside their fields.As such students are granted experience in technical communication and projectmanagement associated with a cross-discipline project.After completion the system is an invaluable academic tool in demonstrating theprocesses of automated manufacture. Principles of Lean Manufacture and methods ofimproving the overall efficiency of manufacturing systems can be explored. Further, thisspecific system allows students to analyze and improve upon principles of flexibleautomation. Because of the increasing roles of robotic systems in

Conference Session

CAD/CAM in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

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Manufacturing

manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers, along with amajor defense-industry company. This paper and presentation includes examples of simulationsand the results of the students’ analysis of the operations.The simulation applications used in these industrial projects include robotic workcell processing,assembly sequencing, ergonomics analysis, and discrete event materials/process flow studies.This curriculum has also provided an opportunity for integration of several technologies andmanufacturing management aspects into application-based environments, including 3-D CADmodelling, robotics, and production system design. Students gain skills and experience inteamwork, project planning, problem solving, and formal multi-media presentations in

Conference Session

Industrial Interactions and Educational Resources

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

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Manufacturing

. Production/operations analysis 4. Enterprise analysisThe principle applications used in our simulation curriculum fall within theproduction/operations domain.Simulation Significance and OpportunitiesModern manufacturing operations are increasingly dependent upon the synergies of employees,vendors and customers to achieve excellent performance. Creation of a common vision forproject proposals and process improvements are essential for effective and efficient project andprogram implementations, and to stimulate best ideas and practices. The ability to communicateand capture ideas and proposals that can be shared across a broad cross section of personnel areintegral components of concurrent engineering, cross-functional teams, lean manufacturing

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

made available an incredible amount of digital resources to enrich education in thisoverview course. Some of these resources employed in teaching and that have worked out wellwith the student are listed as follows: • Layout improvements for Just-In-Time (JIT) • Success Factors for Manufacturing (Airborne, Nucor, Toyota) • Factory Makeover • Lean Supply Chain • Understanding Manufacturing Costs • Lean Manufacturing • Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) • Supplier Development • Lean Six Sigma • Work Measurement • Flexible Materials Handling • Case studies presented in a CD accompanying Stevenson’s textbook3.4 Product and Tool DesignThe digital resources for this course were obtained from

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P. Eng...., Grand Valley State University; Val Hawks, Brigham Young University

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Manufacturing

will continue to grow. The trend forcurriculum papers, Figure 4, is quite steady and suggests a range of 2-3 per year is reasonable.Figure 3 Laboratory Learning Papers by Year Figure 4 – Curriculum Papers by YearThere are some interesting things going on with respect to specific manufacturing topics. Not necessarilysurprising, but still, the data illustrates that some topics have come and gone, some have stayed and othersemerged. For example, prior to 2002 there were a total of 5 papers (between 1992 and 1996) on Lean andSix Sigma shown in Figure 6. Since 2003 this topic has averaged 4.3 papers per year with a low of 3 in2011. Simulation, Figure 5, has been around for sometime and the interest in it has as well with papersabout it

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

AC 2007-2535: ADVANCED AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING EDUCATIONPROJECTJohn Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology Page 12.183.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing Education ProjectAbstractThe Aerospace manufacturing industry segment is facing problems of a “graying” workforce. Inaddition they face the challenges of increasing productivity and integrating new materialsaccentuating the need to attract new engineers to the manufacturing workplace.This paper describes a project funded by the National Science Foundation to examine thechanging needs of the aerospace manufacturing industries, and to develop curricula materials

Conference Session

Past and Future of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

Fundamentals 0/0% 6/4% 87/56% 49/32% 13/8% 2.45 Sustainability/ 1/1% 7/4% 22/14% 79/51% 47/30% 3.05 Environmental Globalization 2/1% 10/6% 36/23% 69/44% 39/25% 2.85 Lean Manufacturing and 1/1% 4/3% 48/30% 78/49% 27/17% 2.8 related topics Quality 0/0% 8/5% 67/42% 63/40% 20/13% 2.6 Controls and Automation 1/1% 7/4% 58/37% 75/47% 17/11% 2.63 Bio/Medical Technology 2/1% 7/4% 31/19% 85/53% 34/21% 2.89 Nanotechnology 2/1% 5/3% 35/22% 77

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)

and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri Rolla. Dr. Ertekin has also been a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), awarded by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) since 2001, and a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) awarded by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) since 2004. In addition to positions in the automotive industry, Dr. Ertekin has held faculty positions at Western Kentucky University and Trine University. In 2010, he joined Drexel University’s College of Engineering as an associate clinical professor. He has been instrumental in course development and the assessment and improvement of the Engineering Technology (ET) curriculum, including integrated laboratories

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Rakesh Nagi

of agile competition in practice will depend on “an agile education system” thatwill impart the right skills, knowledge, and motivation to participants. With these objectives in mind, andto address manufacturing education needs to promote and understand agile manufacturing concepts, aunique graduate level course is being offered at the Department of Industrial Engineering, SUNY-Buffalo. Theobjective is to provide young manufacturing engineers with core competencies in both manufacturing andinformation technology, and the creative integration of the two to accomplish an agile industry. In this paper we discuss the curriculum design and experiences of this course. In a more general sense, itis our desire to share the motivation behind

Conference Session

Design Education in Manufacturing Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Jared May, Morehead State University

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Manufacturing

integrate manufacturing process information in part design phases. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Feb2009, Vol. 209 Issue 4, p2085-2091, 7p; Page 14.228.13

Conference Session

Manufacturing Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Waldorf, California Polytechnic State University

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Manufacturing

with Courtney Howard, [Local] County Department of Public Works, Flood Control and Water Conservation District Water Resources and Advisory Committee, Jan. 2010.12. Shingo, S., A Study of the Toyota Production System from an Industrial Engineering Viewpoint, Productivity Press, 1989.13. Gunasekaran, A., Agile Manufacturing: The 21st Century Competitive Strategy, Elsevier, 2001.14. Koren, Y., The Global Manufacturing Revolution: Product-Process-Business Integration and Reconfigurable Systems, Wiley, 2010.15. Annacchino, M. A. New Product Development: From Initial Idea to Product Management, Butterworth- Heinemann, 2003.16. Hirano, H. and M. Furuya, JIT is Flow: Practice and Principles of Lean Manufacturing, PCS

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College; Robert Mott, University of Dayton; Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College; Sean Falkowski, University of Dayton; Robert Wolff, University of Dayton; Jack Waintraub, Middlesex County College

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Manufacturing

EngineeringResource Center (MERC), which integrates two existing National Science Foundation electronicclearinghouses for manufacturing and engineering technology educators.IntroductionSince 2005, engineering technology and manufacturing technology educators have been servedby two online searchable databases for high quality materials to facilitate and improve classroomand lab activities. Funded primarily by the National Science Foundation (NSF), theManufacturing Education Resource Center (MERC, based at Sinclair Community College inDayton, Ohio) and the National Engineering Technology Education Clearinghouse (NETEC,based at Middlesex County College in Edison, New Jersey) operated cooperatively butindependently until January of 2008, at which time the

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Akihiko Kumagai; Mukasa Ssemakula

technological education integrating the manufacturing resources available on theshop floor into an applications-based engineering education.The Coalition’s overall educational model entails hands-on training in the programming,operation, maintenance, and repair of manufacturing equipment; interdisciplinary study ofpertinent mathematics, science, engineering, business, and general education courses; as well asstructuring and delivery of knowledge within a production environment to provide context.Another goal of the Coalition is to expand the learning experience to include teamwork, casestudies, and hands-on activities. The idea is not that the instructor will disappear from thepicture, but that his role will change from a lecturer to a coach. The

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #7176An Application of the SME Four Pillars of Manufacturing KnowledgeProf. Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University Paul Nutter, LSME, CMfgE, CQE, CQA, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technological Studies at Ohio Northern University. He has been teaching manufacturing technology since 2000, and has 26 years of experience in industrial and manufacturing engineering, primarily with Rockwell Automotive. Nutter is active in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers as faculty advisor for SME Student Chapter S186, and is chair for the SME Manufacturing Knowledge Base WIKI committee. He previously served as

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Radian G. Belu, University of Alaska Anchorage; Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

leadership workshops were arranged and delivered during the Industrial,Manufacturing and Systems Engineering (IMSE) Day. The paper is aimed at integrating greenenergy into the manufacturing engineering curriculum and to cultivate leaders in the field amongminority and female engineering students. Successful completion of the course will lead toexcellence in green energy and advanced engineering education. Keywords: Project Based Learning, Leadership Workshop, Green Energy, Green Manufacturing, Engineering EducationINTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND Green Energy today, is not only seen as a trend in industries but also as a tool to addressmany sustainability issues along with increased educational opportunities and

Collection

ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Pooja Thakkar Singh, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Debra Ann Pothier, Autodesk, Inc.; Anand Sethupathy, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Geraldine Gooding, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; David Soukup P.E., American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Jarrett Reich, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Morgan Lamarre, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; James Stewart Warrick

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Diversity

Mechanical EngineersMorgan Lamarre, American Society of Mechanical EngineersJames Stewart Warrick ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Industry 4.0 and Modernizing Manufacturing EducationAbstractIndustries are encouraged to work together to reduce the time to talent, or the period when anemployee transitions from entry-level to being able to effectively contribute to achieving theorganization’s goals. There is some material related to Industry 4.0, but there is also a need forinsight into topics like design for manufacturing, design for sustainability and generative designalong with minimal practical exercises for integrating tools like product lifecycle, simulation,and material selection into

Conference Session

Experinces in Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J Cox, Georgia Southern University

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Manufacturing

Control (CNC) machine tools, other subtractive materials processingequipment, additive manufacturing, material handling, robotics and automation, and additionalphysical equipment. These hardware resources must also be compatible and integrated withsoftware and computing resources including computer-aided design tools, PLCs (ProgrammableLogic Controllers), automation software, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) software,and additional software resources.The development of the laboratories described below has been driven by the design of thecurriculum, observation of other manufacturing-related programs, and the existing resourcesheld-over from the former technology program. The new manufacturing engineering programhas three thrust areas. The

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session Innovative Pedagogy in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University; Lorin Scott Sodell, Virginia State University College of Engineering and Technology; A.A. Elmustafa, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Old Dominion University and The Applied Research Center-Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility; Dawit Haile, Virginia State University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Management Cooperative grant. With the supportfrom NASA and industry, a MANE 499 course, “Design and Manufacturing for AerospaceIndustry,” was created. This course was designed in the well-known framework, “learning factory”[3]. Through the “learning factory” model, MANE 499 is organized to introduce students to state-of-the-art principles of A&D design and manufacturing. This approach approximates that studentsare working a real world aerospace factory in which tasks are assigned, feedback is given, andperformance is evaluated. Standard project management tools and techniques (Work BreakdownStructure, Gantt chart, configuration management, documentation control, and lean methods) wereused to manage and monitor tasks, schedules, performance

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claribel Bonilla, University of San Diego; Ronald O'Meara, University of Northern Iowa; Leonard Perry, University of San Diego

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Manufacturing

AC 2007-437: EVALUATION OF THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OFCRYOGENICALLY TREATED CUTTING INSERTS AS A CAPSTONE DESIGNPROJECTClaribel Bonilla, University of San Diego Claribel Bonilla, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of San Diego. She has a proven track record in industry for implementing lean manufacturing strategies to achieve improved product quality, reduced costs and increased productivity. Her research interests are in the areas of manufacturing systems and processes, lean-Six Sigma, and Supply Chain Management. She is an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.Ronald O'Meara, University of Northern Iowa Dr. Ronald O’Meara is

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher M. Greene, Rochester Institute of Technology; Scott J. Anson P.E. P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

/process design, and processimprovement. The curriculum restructuring involves the integration of previous laboratoryexercises with new exercises on existing equipment and the new equipment using manufacturingphilosophies such as lean, agile, and 5S. The paper will describe the new laboratory curriculumand how the manufacturing systems techniques were utilized to realize significant beneficialrestructuring.Background and MotivationA robotics course as a technical elective and a required course provide upper-level engineeringtechnology students with an interesting class experience within their desired curriculum atRochester Institute of Technology. Allowing students to gain applied knowledge of some of thecurrent robotics equipment is in the

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Creese, West Virginia University; Deepak Gupta, Southeast Missouri State University

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Manufacturing

Assistant Professor in the Industrial & Engineering Technology department at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. He received his PhD in Industrial Engineering from West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. He is a Qualified Specialist in Process Heating, Steam, and Compressed Air Systems (certified by the US Department of Energy), a Certified Quality Engineering (ASQ-CQE), and a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. His research interests include Industrial Energy and Waste Reduction, Industrial Productivity Enhancement, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Control