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ME 290 GLOBAL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR
LECTURE 4
KNOWLEDGE OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
(E-Learning Spring 2/Week 2)
Instructor: Dr. E. Tolga Duran
Lecture Notes by: Dr. Ali Dinc, Dr. E. Tolga Duran
Content
1. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES & KEY DRIVERS FOR ‘CHANGE’................
2. ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES.............................................................
3. SUMMARY.....................................................................................
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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES &
KEY DRIVERS FOR ‘CHANGE’
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‘ABET’ AND KNOWLEDGE OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
*ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) is an organization that
accredits post-secondary education programs.
ABET* requirement: General Criterion 3. Student Outcomes
The program must have documented student outcomes that prepare graduates to attain the program educational objectives:
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
j.1 Identify contemporary issues for relevant engineering disciplines
j.2 Provide potential solutions for given contemporary issues
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CONTEMPORARY ISSUE
Issue a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about
Contemporary existing or happening now
* Cambridge Dictionary
Contemporary Issues A subject or problem existing or happening now
Contemporary Issue / Technology /
Project of Engineering aims to
shape the future
Engineering Solutions aim to solve Contemporary Problems
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"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." Alan Kay
Contemporary Technologies/Projects will shape the future!
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Contemporary Technologies/Projects will shape the future!
Future / Need for Change → Change is always for ‘Better – Faster – Cheaper’
In Every Area
Need for Change: Better – Faster – Cheaper Products and Services
Innovation: ‘Better – Faster – Cheaper’
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6 KEY DRIVERS FOR ‘CHANGE’
POLITICAL ECONOMIC SOCIAL
TECHNOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL
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6 KEY DRIVERS FOR ‘CHANGE’
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6 KEY DRIVERS FOR ‘CHANGE’
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KEY DRIVER: ENVIRONMENT Ex: Global Warming & Climate Change
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KEY DRIVER: ENVIRONMENT Ex: Global Warming & Climate Change
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KEY DRIVER: ENVIRONMENT Ex: Global Warming & Climate Change
OECD: Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and
Development is an
intergovernmental economic
organisation with 35 member
countries, founded in 1961 to
stimulate economic progress
and world trade
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KEY DRIVER: ENVIRONMENT
Environmental factor: Global Warming and Climate Change Contemporary Issue/Technology: • Low Emission/Hybrid Vehicles → Change in Engine Technology • Renewable Energy → Change in Energy Industry • Key Driver for Change: Global Warming and Climate Change
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Provide contemporary issues/projects which help to reduce carbon emissions as you heard from media and your ideas.
Group Exercise
ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES • An enabling technology is an invention or innovation, that can be applied to
drive radical change in the capabilities of a user or culture.
• Enabling technologies are characterized by rapid development of subsequent derivative technologies, often in diverse fields.
• ‘Technology Readiness Level’ is critical for enabling new technologies!
• ‘Technology Roadmaps’ are fundemental plans for enabling technologies for innovation, for ‘Change’.
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES / CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Technology → Product
TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL IS CRITICAL
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: 5 YEARS +
10 YEARS OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES
University-Industry Collaboration
NASA Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Scale
Technology Development
Product Development
Technology Maturation point
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Contemporary Issue – Aerospace & Aeronautics Technology Roadmap / NASA 2015 – 2035
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES / CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Contemporary Issue – Low Emission Carbon Vehicles Technology Roadmap
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES / CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Contemporary Issue – Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology Roadmap
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES
Contemporary Issue – Autonomous Cars Technology Roadmap
L1 L2 L3 L4
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Contemporary Issue – Autonomous Cars Technology Roadmap
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES
Contemporary Issue – Autonomous Cars Technology Roadmap
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Contemporary Issue – Autonomous Cars Technology Roadmap
L1
L2
L4
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Contemporary Issue – Unmanned Vehicles Technology Roadmap
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Drones and UAVs
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES / CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Contemporary Issue – Unmanned Vehicles Technology Roadmap / UAV
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES / CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Contemporary Issue – Unmanned MVehicles Technology Roadmap / UGS
Bomb Disposal / Manual
Bomb Disposal / UGS Technology
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Contemporary Issue – Unmanned Military Vehicles Technology Roadmap / UMS
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Contemporary Issue – Artificial Intelligence Technology Roadmap
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Contemporary Issue – Artificial Intelligence Technology Roadmap
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Contemporary Issue – Artificial Intelligence Technology Roadmap
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Contemporary Issue – Industry 4.0 Technology Roadmap
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Contemporary Issue – Industry 4.0 Technology Roadmap
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Contemporary Issue – Industry 4.0 3D Printing
Materials covered:
– Thermoplastics (FDM, SLS)
– Thermosets (SLA)
– Powder based composites (3D printing)
– Metals (EBM, SLS)
– Sealant tapes (LOM)
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES / CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
ADVANTAGES • Complex and Unlimited Geometries • Less Tooling • Speed • Less Waste Production • Assorted Materials in one part • Creative Designs • Touchable Designs • Early prototyping and Risk Reduction DISADVANTAGES • Limited Materials to be used • Limited strength and endurance • Expensive • Surface finish • Dimensional accuracy • Small build volume • Manufacturing Job Losses
Technological roadmap is now focusing on developing 3D Printing systems for industrial applications (rather than prototypes)
Contemporary Issue – Industry 4.0 3D Printing
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES / CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Contemporary Issue – Industry 4.0 Automation
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Contemporary Issue – Industry 4.0 Automation / Social Impact
Engineers also have to be
more skillful
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Contemporary Issue – Industry 4.0 Smart Technologies
Everything gets `Smart`
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Wearable Technologies
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Wearable Technologies
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES / CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES / CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
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AUM Research Themes and Directions
SUMMARY
*cleverism.com
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SUMMARY
• “A Knowledge of Contemporary Issues” is an ABET requirement and
helps improve Engineering education
• Change Direction is always for “Better – Faster – Cheaper”
• Key Drivers for “Change” are Economical, Environmental, Social,
Political, Technological and Legal
• Impact of all solutions must be evaluated carefully
American University of Middle East
College of Engineering and Technology
Mechanical Engineering Department
220 Dasman, 15453, Kuwait
www.aum.edu.kw
ME 290 Global Engineering Professional Seminar
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