Engineering essay

ME290 Global Engineering Professional Seminar Knowledge of Contemporary Issues Lecture-2

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AUM Research Themes and Directions

Technology Roadmaps

Technology Roadmaps: NASA 2015-2035

Technology  Product

TODAY Start earlier for technology development for successful future products

We can not have new generation products without prior technology development

University-Industry Collaboration

NASA Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Scale

Technology Development

Product Development

Technology Maturation point

Contemporary Issues/Technologies

Contemporary Issues/Technologies

Contemporary Issues/Technologies

Contemporary Issues/Technologies

Industry 4.0 Ecosystem

3D Printing

Materials covered:

– Thermoplastics (FDM, SLS)

– Thermosets (SLA)

– Powder based composites (3D printing)

– Metals (EBM, SLS)

– Sealant tapes (LOM)

3D Printing 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

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Automation

Engineers also have to be more skillful

Social Impact of Automation

Everything gets `Smart`

Wearable Technologies

Wearable Technologies

Benefits of Interactions with Professionals Outside the University and Field Trips

• See the applications of what you learned in university courses. • Get fresh ideas, new perspectives and insight into industry in

your professional area • Get best practices and knowledge from their real-world

experience • Get career advice and guidance • Get information about application areas of your engineering • Get advices for your job applications • Build social skills and confidence • Advance your career with their support

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