The Support Center for Microsystems Education presents this learning module on micromachining. The module provides an overview of three widely used micromachining processes for fabricating microsystems or MEMS: bulk,...

This resource contains syllabi developed by Lewis and Clark Community College to modify National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certified courses with HEV technologies. This project was funded by a...

The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago has recently expanded their online opportunities and interactive features. One of their latest additions is the "Simple Machines" feature, and here visitors will get to meet...

This article gives an overview of the QRM strategy, which focuses on lead time reduction throughout the enterprise. The authors also explain why lean manufacturing strategies of flow, takt time and pull don't work well...

This is a 3:10 min video of advanced manufacturing robotic machinery that folds a piece of paper into an origami sailboat. Its an interesting demonstration to show students and people in general how accurate and creative...