who wishto implement these technologies in their teaching and learning. Furthermore, the extant literatureoften fails to convey the plans and details necessary to replicate or expand upon studies in thisline of research, as detailed descriptions of the FDM tooling solutions used in variousexperiments are not often clearly described in an easily reproducible way. This paper (poster)presents the results of an engineering technology student capstone project that sought to developa low-cost, flexible, and modular end-of-arm 3D printing tool that can ultimately be used todemonstrate fused deposition modeling (FDM) concepts using an industrial robot. To achievethis goal, students considered which, if any, widely available desktop FDM components
2practices worldwide. The aim is for the Advanced Four Pillars to be a living documentwith periodic reviews to remain current.Four Pillars BackgroundThe Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge, (Four Pillars) was first published in 2011as a component of the Curricula 2015; A Four Year Strategic Plan for ManufacturingEducation [1] (see Figure 1). The concept of the four pillars includes foundation skills inA) Mathematics and Science and B) Personnel Effectiveness with four major categories:1) Materials and manufacturing processes; 2) Product, tooling, and assembly engineering;3) Manufacturing systems and operations; and 4) Manufacturing competitiveness. Mottet. al. [2] credits the process of developing the Four Pillars to the Society ofManufacturing
generation born into a digital world, they are often nottechnologically adept. They frequently face challenges using technology for educationalpurposes and require training on how to effectively use the Internet, despite having had lifelongaccess to it [6]. Figure 1: Grade distributions of 15 on-level geometry students.Existing WorkExisting lesson plans on angles were reviewed.Geometry Tools: Angles & Reflections [7]. This lesson plan introduces students to commongeometry tools such as protractors and Miras, learning to create and measure angles andreflections. The lesson includes a historical overview and modern applications of these tools,practice problems, and a worksheet to reinforce concepts. Students discuss their
other machines [3]. In addition to the technical aspects, this projectaims to teach prospective STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students about thevarious components of a typical automation process [4-13]. Through detailed guides, manuals, andvideo demonstrations, key information will be provided to make sure faculty and studentsunderstand the operation of a work cell while ensuring safety. In section 2, the design andarchitecture is discussed. Section 3 presents the experiments and results, which is followed bylesson plans and economics in section 4 and conclusion in section 5.2. System Design and ArchitectureSystem ArchitectureIn the proposed system, the 3D printer is tasked with the initial production of a part
part programming. These skills need to leverage newcapabilities in CAM tool path generation to be considered during process planning to improvemachining efficiency, the greater ease of programming multi-axis CNC machines, moresophisticated verification tools that can challenge visualization skills, metrology techniques thatassist in understanding the impact of planning choices, and even ways to monitor a process duringmachining such as measuring the cutting forces generated.In the sections that follow, how these capabilities are impactful to the extent that they need to beincluded in the curriculum will be discussed. The resources that a program needs to invest in tosupport doing this will be summarized, and examples of classes where their use
planning and product design.Based on this review, we developed our survey as follows: • The existing surveys primarily targeted CXOs. Our survey targeted plant technical managers. As the focus of our project is on Industry 4.0 tools and technologies, we anticipate that we can learn more about what is happening on the plant floor if we gather data where “the rubber meets the road.” • In surveying managers about the technologies they are using, we followed Frank et al’s conceptual framework, which provides a useful taxonomy of Industry 4.0 technologies. However, Frank et al.’s sample consisted of Brazilian companies in construction and machinery which may be more traditional and less high-tech than U.S
broadly divided into two categories: opticalsorting and mechanical sorting. Optical sorting machines use camera and computer visionalgorithms to identify flavor through color. A CV algorithm uses inputs such as objects andimages/videos from a sensing device such as a camera. It analyzes the image and automaticallyrecognizes color, shape, and size as a human would, but faster. Mechanical sorting machines usea physical mechanism and gates with color sensors to do the sorting; these are typically slowerrate and less accurate.The objectives of the work described in this paper are to 1) develop a low-cost portable gantryrobotic system with computer vision for sorting jellybeans by flavor; 2) design lesson plans andactivities for advanced programing
may involve calculating cycle times,lead times, and other performance metrics. Based on the analysis of the current state, the teamthen develops a vision for the future state of the value stream. This involves eliminating waste,reducing lead times, and improving overall efficiency and effectiveness. With the future state inmind, the team develops a plan for implementing changes and improvements. This plan mayinclude specific initiatives, projects, or Kaizen events aimed at addressing the identifiedopportunities. Once the action plan is developed, the team begins implementing the proposedchanges. This may involve reorganizing processes, redesigning workflows, implementing newtechnologies, or training employees. Throughout the implementation
code, STL, slicer TK 6 Part 2: 3D modeling SolidWorks Apps for Kids; open source TK,CK models 3 Part 2: 3DP Print quality, calibration, post-processing, TK troubleshooting maintenance II 6 Invention design Each group prototype an innovation using PK,PCK I challenge 3D printed parts and standard components TPK that can be purchased IV 12 Curricular development Preservice teachers’ own lesson plans TPCK The course is structured into four modules, as summarized below:Module Overview: I. Introduction to
students, the goal of this series of outreach activities was to inspire their careerawareness of engineering. Approximately sixty students all around the age of seven participatedin this event. All of them had some STEM experience through their participation in math andscience classes. Local students do not yet have solid career plans until the ninth grade, but most ofthe students involved in this outreach activity had an interest in engineering. There were sixactivities in the rotation: gum drop towers, popsicle stick structures, paper gliders, catapults,Legos, and homemade slime; each of these activities were associated with different tasks toaccomplish. To ensure students’ exposure to various aspects of AM projects and jobs, all thestudents had
courses. The modules were developedwith the support of an instructional designer from our institution’s University Center forAssessment, Teaching, and Technology. We used a “backward design” approach with threegeneral steps: identify the desired results of the modules (i.e., what will students be able to doafter engaging with the module), determine acceptable evidence (i.e., how can we assess studentunderstanding), and plan learning activities (i.e., plan the activities students will engage in in themodules) [8]. Using this approach, we focused on defining student learning outcomes for eachmodule before choosing the content and assessments in each module.We also used guidance from the instructional designer to make our content suitable for
covered topics. Thiscourse redesign included the introduction of a course project, providing students with knowledge aboutI&E resources on campus, and highlighting small business owners and entrepreneurs in manufacturingindustry through a guest speaker and industry tours.For the team project, teams of four students engaged in hands-on projects to prototype and plan the scale-up production of products using manufacturing techniques discussed in class. The student teams weretasked with identifying their own unmet need in their community or lives to design and prototype as partof the project. After identifying a need, students interviewed potential users to compile needs,brainstormed solutions, and started to design and prototype their solutions
exposure to standards while in school [3-5]. Through a study done in 2004, itwas revealed that standards education was not considered a priority at the institutions surveyed[6]. Nevertheless, employers expect new hires to possess knowledge of standards and theirapplications [5]. Moreover, collaboration between universities and industry is essential to ensurethat education programs are relevant and up-to-date. However, not all universities may haveestablished partnerships with industry, which can limit their ability to provide students withrelevant and practical education on standards and standardization.To bridge this gap, Georgia Southern University (GaSou) is planning and implementing acurriculum innovation to integrating engineering standards
sustainable supply chain for the chosen product.g. Identify and define new potential business opportunity (es) that can be generated by the improved supply chain.h. Define and select the appropriate equipment and technology for the supply chain.i. Develop an implementation plan to introduce the new or revised supplied chain including newly proposed process design (s).j. Present challenge cartoons (team competition) and before and after VSMs for the supply chain with the emphasis on waste reduction and sustainability of the supply chain.3.2 ParticipantsThis course title used in this investigation is Manufacturing Information Management. It is a three-credithour required course taken by Industrial Engineering Technology and Mechanical and
, and 3) Scenario Based analysis showing the outcomeof the user defined decision variables.Decision Variables: In this section, the following figure (Figure 2) illustrates the interactivedecision parameters that enable users to dynamically modify maintenance schedules and operatorsettings. Key components include the 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑀 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐸𝑛𝑑𝑀 buttons, which allow users to manuallycontrol the initiation and completion of maintenance schedules for specific machines or sections,providing flexibility in scheduling. 𝑁𝑂𝑀𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 , 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑒𝑀𝑆 buttons further enhancecontrol over maintenance activities. 𝑁𝑜 𝑀𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 turns off planned maintenance to prioritizecontinuous operations, while 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑒
, under contract DE-AC05-00OR22725 withthe US Department of Energy (DOE). The US government retains and the publisher, by accepting the articlefor publication, acknowledges that the US government retains a nonexclusive, paid-up, irrevocable,worldwide license to publish or reproduce the published form of this manuscript, or allow others to doso, for US government purposes. DOE will provide public access to these results of federally sponsoredresearch in accordance with the DOE Public Access Plan (https://www.energy.gov/doe-public-access-plan). Integrating Computer-Aided Manufacturing Users with Directed Energy Deposition Guidelines Kenton Blane Fillingim1, Lauren Heinrich1, Ashley Gannon1, Thomas Feldhausen1,2
energy source, power transmission anddistribution infrastructure, and system load demands. The process covers load balancing, safety,capacity planning, energy efficiency, backup power, and maintenance.IMS System ManualThe previous system manual does not provide comprehensive testing and troubleshootinginformation. This made it more challenging for students to diagnose and fix problems that mightarise while working with the system. Without clear guidance on how to conduct proper testing,students have not been able to identify the root cause of the issue or take the necessary steps toaddress it. A lack of troubleshooting information could have left students feeling uncertain abouthow to approach fixing the problem once it was identified.The
Measurement Machine), and TIG welding. After graduation, Colin plans on continuing his work in industry with focus in automation of manufacturing processes. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Pedagogical Framework and Course Module for Building Awareness and Know-How Related to the Digital Thread and Smart Manufacturing Using STEP AP242AbstractTraditional manufacturing and mechanical undergraduate courses fall short in addressing agrowing industry need for more skilled and versatile engineers that can use digital technology tobridge the gap between design, manufacturing, inspection, and enterprise functions. Internationalefforts to develop and implement the
plans.2 Program BackgroundThe METAL program was launched by The Institute for Advanced Composites ManufacturingInnovation (IACMI), also referred to as The Composites Institute, in December of 2023 incollaboration with the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and the University ofTennessee Knoxville (UTK). Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, IACMI was established in 2015as the fifth Manufacturing USA Institute with the goal of hastening the development andadoption of manufacturing technologies for advanced polymer composites to support theautomotive, aerospace, and power generation industries. Financial support and technicalguidance for the METAL program are provided by the DOD’s Industrial Base Analysis andSustainment (IBAS) program with
production planning to ensure that product/service meets quality standards, and, thus,mitigate production problems and minimize costs. To fulfil these tasks, engineers need to validatedifferent process and operations before starting the actual production or running a large-scaleoperation system, where M&S can play an important role in understanding complex systems inboth general and specific scenarios [10-12]. Thus, M&S has become a critical tool for industrialand systems engineers aiding in the design, modification, and evaluation of many complex systemsand interdependent decisions.Realizing the above-mentioned importance, the IMSE Department at UTEP creates an ampleopportunity for the students to enhance their compatibility in M&S
and a disappointment that the project was not directly related to the student's specific career interest. 3. If you were going to participate in another internship, what would you do differently? • Two students essentially said that they would do nothing differently. • One student mentioned wanting to work more "efficiently" to complete more project-related activities. • One student mentioned being better prepared for the financial challenges (i.e., room and board, stipend payment schedule) 4. How has this internship experience affected your academic and/or career plans? • Two students reported academic-related changes, with one saying they felt more prepared for their upcoming courses and one reporting feeling more motivated to
(APICS), the Transformation Team on the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), the Research Committee of Intermodal Freight Transport committee, Freight Transportation Planning and Logistics committee of Transportation Research Board (TRB) among others. Dr. Sarder chaired the Industrial & Systems Engineering Annual Conference in 2016 and 2017, and the Engineering Lean Six Sigma Conference (ELSS) in 2013. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Mechanical Performance of Additive Manufactured Bioinspired Lattice StructuresAbstract This summary report presents the outcomes and advancements in the field of FusedFilament Fabrication (FFF
, concise questionnaires need to be employed in training program evaluation to obtain appropriate insights of actual substance to future program teaching gamification.For future work, student surveying of a larger sample group by utilizing the methodologyproposed in this work is planned. Actual feedback from a student group will be used todetermine the weaknesses and potential areas for improvement for the evaluated courses, aidingin determining the key Core Drives of concern for subsequent teaching program gamification.After the surveying procedure is concluded and student feedback is gathered, a selection ofcontext-appropriate gamification mechanics and elements needs to be performed for subsequenttraining program gamification. In
list. For students, this list could act as a list on par with hints from aprofessor. Figure 12 – Controls Cabinet Parts List (Partial) for Microwave ControlConclusionThe tools decrease the time required to perform tedious tasks like writing reports and algorithms.Instead, the engineer must be able to define a problem clearly for the AI tools. For example,more time should be spent on specifications and concepts and less time on detailing. But, theengineers must develop better test plans to verify the work of the AI.As educators, we have focused on the ‘how of problem solving’ with methods such as meshcurrent analysis, method of joints in trusses, and solving differential equations. The newemphasis will need to become the ‘why of
well prepared to build and maintain PLCbased systems in industry. Some 4-year schools teach PLCs in their Engineering Technology andEngineering programs. Students that graduate from these programs are able to move into systemdesign and planning roles. Students that learn to design and implement PLC-based systems areeasily employed in some of the highest-paying jobs.PLC courses normally include laboratory and/or project components. Students learn to usehardware and software from a particular vendor. While PLC vendors often offer generousdiscounts for education, the cost to outfit a laboratory is still very high. And, licensing limitationsoften prevent students from installing software on their own computers.The OpenPLC open source PLC software
) database, for manufacturing operations. Theresults developed through this project potentially can be used in the “Manufacturing Automation”course to teach students concepts related to the MTConnect.The research team plans the future research as follows. 1) To further develop the software withdata analytics capabilities for other applications such as quality control, system monitoring, etc. 2)To scale up the current system from a single machine to a fleet of machines such as a combinationadditive and subtractive manufacturing machines. Ideally, the team visions to have all the CNCmachines and 3D printers in the School machine shop to be integrated using MTConnect and/orOPC UA standards. Such an integration provides a prototype of “Smart Factory
. Open-ended questions were used tosolicit unbiased feedback from the students on their class learning experience and team dynamics.The authors are currently working on developing rubrics to assess the six learning outcomesidentified for this course. The plan is to develop a comprehensive rubric that evaluates studentlearning outcomes and to provide student’s active feedback.References: 1. DAG, D. A. G., & Ethic, W. (2000). Introduction to systems engineering. 2. Davidz, H. L., & Martin, J. N. (2011). Defining a strategy for the development of systems capability in the workforce. Systems engineering, 14(2), 141-153. 3. Edghill, J., & Towill, D. (1989). The use of system dynamics in manufacturing systems engineering
. The tiles, the press forms for theaeronautical department of the school can be used for cabin paneling or even structural elements.The applications offered by these tiles enable a larger practice of upcycling and newopportunities.Technology Integration: During the plastic pressing process, implementing a control system(touchscreen interface) will allow for a more user-friendly and higher precision of the plasticpress. There wouldn’t be any room for customization in this project because we only plan tohave one mold and one type of plastic material (PLA).Engineering RequirementsTo meet the needs of the market and achieve the overall design goals, this product should havetechnical specifications that comply with the following engineering
percentage varies dramatically across differentnations. Most organizations have not made any advancements due to the numerous obstaclesencountered in implementing Industry 4.0. Studies have demonstrated that adopting Industry 4.0is an intricate undertaking, and numerous organizations in various nations are encounteringchallenges due to diverse obstacles [5]. Hence, it is imperative to recognize the obstacles andtheir interconnections that might facilitate the development of a mitigation plan, ultimatelyresulting in a more seamless integration of Industry 4.0 [6]. A limited number of scholars havedone scientific studies on the obstacles that hinder the implementation of Industry 4.0technology. Prior studies have relied on empirical data collected
principle Lab 5 Workcell ABB w. robots Auto mode 7 Robotic inspection technologies Lab 6 Basics – Machine Machine vision Vision 8 Product design and CAD/CAM Lab 7 Vision for Smart Virtual Reality Robotics Robotic Control 9 Virtual Reality Robotics for modeling Lab 8 ABB RobotStudio Introduction 10 Virtual Reality Robotics for process planning Lab 9 ABB