Design library - Refurbish the design studio space, install necessary equipment, provide access to the library for spring 1996 design and manufacturing courses, and improve the library based on feedback from users. To continue developing the necessary prototyping support necessary for design classes. Emphasis is on the role of quality in the total production cycle, including customer inputs, competitive benchmarking, performance specifications, product and process design, manufacturing variability and product reliability. Students will learn software tools and complete DFQ exercises and industry-based projects, with emphasis on teamwork and problem solving. The modules can be offered at upper levels, or combined as a stand alone course for freshman and sophomores.
Emphasis is on the role of quality in the total production cycle.
At UMass Amherst we are developing a module which deals with variability by instructing students in principles of experimental design. Students will learn software tools and complete DFQ exercises and industry-based projects, with emphasis on teamwork and problem solving. The course outline is completed. We are developing three-dimensional interactive computer environments of several manufacturing processes to help students understand the complexity of manufacturing design and the need for expertise to reduce tooling costs. We are working on the module for injection molding and intend to have that ready for testing by Summer and Fall of 1995.