Engineering essay

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

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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

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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

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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