2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

In xxxxxx university, the engineering technology programs aim to seamlessly integrate theoretical understanding with practical applications using smart manufacturing technologies. The xxxxxx Smart Learning Factory, featuring specialized laboratories dedicated to smart manufacturing, will create an environment conducive to learning, academic research, and industry partnerships. All programs within the School of Engineering Technology (SoET) will eventually engage with this facility. Currently, the smart manufacturing laboratory is in the planning stages, and there is a lack of relevant examples to guide faculty in incorporating these technologies into their courses, resulting in slow adoption. This project seeks to provide interdisciplinary examples of how to utilize the laboratory and increase its use across SoET.
To support this initiative, two SoET faculty members have conducted several seminars in two consecutive semesters to help instructors effectively integrate smart manufacturing components into their courses. Participants will receive innovative teaching materials aligned with various instructional modalities. They will also be guided in adapting lab modules to include smart manufacturing equipment. Additionally, participants will be supported in designing course projects that make use of the smart manufacturing facility. Ultimately, the series of seminar focuses on incorporating smart manufacturing technologies and applications into undergraduate education. Finally, this paper will present feedback and assess the effectiveness of the seminars from the participants' perspective.