Student Manufacturing Design Competition
Held at the 2008 International Manufacturing Science
& Engineering Conference
Oct. 7-10, 2008 Chicago, IL
USA
INTRODUCTION
Original student designs that focus on manufacturing engineering
and science are sought. Any design of a system, component,
or process that can be used to promote the art, science
and practice of manufacturing engineering is acceptable.
Technical design areas include, but are not limited to:
computer integrated manufacturing and robotics; machine
tools, sensors and controllers; manufacturing systems
management and optimization; materials processing; and
new areas of manufacturing engineering.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of the competition is to foster interest in
manufacturing, provide the manufacturing engineering community
with fresh new perspectives on design, and create a forum
for students to share their new and innovative ideas.
ENTRY
A project may be entered in the competition by submitting
a project description to the Student Manufacturing Design
Competition Organizer. Entries must be received by May
31, 2008. Entries may be electronic if all materials
are
letter size (8.5 x 11.0 inches, or A4). One copy of oversize
or nonstandard materials must be mailed and received
by
the deadline.
Finalists selected from the entrants
(individual or group) will be expected to give an oral
presentation of their project at the International Manufacturing
Science and Engineering Conference. The use of visual
aids and demonstration of actual working models are highly
encouraged. Each student team may apply for supplemental
travel support, which is up to US$300 per team.
Submissions should be sent to the
student contest head for 2008:
Prof. Lawrence Yao
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Columbia University
Phone: 212-854-2887
Fax: 212-854-3304
Email: yly1@columbia.edu
TOPICS
The student Manufacturing Engineering Competition is designed
to foster student projects that promote the art, science
and practice of manufacturing engineering. Technical areas
include, but are not limited to:
- Computer
integrated manufacturing and robotics
- Machine
tools, sensors and controllers
- Manufacturing
systems management and optimization
- Materials
processing
- New
areas of manufacturing engineering
- Evolution
of new materials and processes
- Software
and hardware contributing to improvements in manufacturing
productivity and throughout
DESCRIPTION
The project description should
consist of a 1,500 to 3,000 word report with supporting
figures and/or photographs. Some items that should be included
in the project description are:
- Project
Title
- Names
and permanent addresses of the participating students
with one of the students indicated as the designated contact
person
-
The name and signature of a faculty sponsor complete with
postal and email addresses, and phone and fax numbers
- Functional
description of the concept/idea/model/system
- Design
features and manufacturing engineering content and/or
application
- A
description of any tools, equipment and/or computer aided
design procedures used, and how they enhanced the design
process
- Discussion
of the concept's practicality and how it improves upon
existing designs that do the same or similar tasks
- Analysis in assisting design or understanding
the manufacturing process
-
A statement listing the percent contribution of the group
members and any outside assistants (faculty, shop personnel,
etc.)
ELIGIBILITY
Any graduate or undergraduate student who is registered
in school full time through Spring of 2008 or beyond and
is a member of ASME is eligible to participate. Both individual
and group projects are welcome. Individuals may participate
in several entries provided each entry is on a different
subject.
JUDGING
Judges for the competition will be from both industry and
academe. The first round of judging will be a panel review
of the submitted project descriptions. The first round of
judging will focus on the creativity, practicality, manufacturability,
analysis integrity, and quality of the project description.
Finalists will be selected on the basis of the project descriptions.
These finalists will be notified by July 15, of the competition
year.
For the final round of judging, the finalists will be asked
to make a fifteen minute presentation and a three to five
minute for questions at the annual ASME/Manufacturing Engineering
Division conference. Travel expenses to and from the conference
will be the responsibility of the student and/or faculty
sponsor. A travel fund of up to US$300 per team is available
upon request. Judging for the final round will be based
on the presentation as well as on creativity, practicality,
manufacturability, and analysis integrity.
AWARDS
Cash prizes and awards will be presented at the Manufacturing
Engineering Division's Banquet, which takes place at the
annual conference. A complimentary banquet ticket will also
be provided to the finalists (one per group).
| First
Prize |
$1,000 |
| Second
Prize |
$750 |
| Third
Prize |
$500 |
SPONSORS
Past industrial sponsors of the competition include Cummins
Engine Company, Eastman Kodak, Eaton Corporation, Ford Motor
Company, General Motors Company.
Winners of
the Student Manufacturing Design Competition
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