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Simulation As A Means To Infuse Manufacturing Education With Statistics And Doe—A Case Study Using Injection Molding, Kurt A. Rosentrater, Jerry Visser
Simulation As A Means To Infuse Manufacturing Education With Statistics And Doe—A Case Study Using Injection Molding, Kurt A. Rosentrater, Jerry Visser
Kurt A. Rosentrater
Modern manufacturing systems continue to evolve and in so doing can produce many unique products using both traditional as well as novel raw materials. This is especially true in the processing of plastic products. In these environments, there is the need to critically examine material compatibility and to optimize methods of manufacture to realize economic success. Key to these endeavors is the ability to conduct product development efforts in a logical fashion. Experimentation is an important component to this process. Graduates of manufacturing engineering and technology programs should thus have knowledge of formal Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical procedures. …
Partnership In Undergraduate Research Experience, Jerry Visser, Kurt A. Rosentrater
Partnership In Undergraduate Research Experience, Jerry Visser, Kurt A. Rosentrater
Kurt A. Rosentrater
Practical laboratory and work experience has been helpful in reinforcing the undergraduate educational experience. With limited resources, individual organizations may struggle to give a student a well rounded opportunity. Most undergraduates work within internships or cooperative educational frameworks with one entity. At South Dakota State University, the Product Development Center (PDC) has initiated a collaborative research project with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Brookings for the benefit of undergraduate students. This collaborative framework with the United States Department of Agriculture ARS grows from three key aspects. First, the students at both the ARS and the PDC exchange concepts …