Student Manufacturing Design Competition
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Student Manufacturing Design Competition
At the 2007 International Manufacturing Science & Engineering Conference
October 16, 2007 Atlanta, Georgia
USA
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of the competition is to foster students’ 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.
TECHNICAL AREAS COVERED BY THIS COMPETITION
Original student designs that focus on manufacturing engineering and science are sought. Any design of a system, component, or process that can be utilized to promote the art, science and practice of manufacturing engineering is acceptable. 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 throughput
HOW TO PARTICIAPATE IN THIS COMPETITION
A project can be entered in the competition by submitting a project description to the Student Manufacturing Design Competition Organizer. Entries must be received by May 31, 2007. Entries may be submitted electronically if all materials are letter size (8.5 x 11.0 inches, or A4). For oversized or nonstandard materials, one copy must be mailed and received by the deadline.
Finalists selected (individual or group) will be expected to give an oral presentation of their projects at the International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Use of visual aids and demonstration of actual working models are strongly encouraged. Each student team may apply for supplemental travel support with up to US$300 per team.
Address for project description submission:
Dr. Bin Wei
Global Research Center
General Electric Company
One Research Circle (MB233)
Niskayuna, New York 12309
Phone: (518) 387 6530
Fax: (518) 387 6232
Email:weib@research.ge.com
ABOUT THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project description should consist of a 1,500 to 3,000 word report with supporting figures and/or photographs. 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
• Name and signature of a faculty sponsor with postal and email addresses, and phone and fax numbers
• Functional description of the concept/idea/model/system
• Design features, manufacturing engineering contents, and intended applications
• Analysis for assisting design or understanding the manufacturing process
• 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
• A statement listing the percent contribution of the group members and of any outside assistants (faculty, shop personnel, etc.)
ELIGIBILITY
Any graduate or undergraduate student who is registered in school full time through spring of 2007 or beyond and 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 PROCESS
Judges for the competition will be invited from both industry and academe. The judges will conduct a panel review of the submitted project descriptions to select the finalists. The decisions will be based upon project creativity, practicality, manufacturability, broadness and depth of manufacturing knowledge, analysis integrity, and overall quality.The finalists will be notified by July 15, 2007.
The finalists will make a fifteen-minute presentation at the 2007 ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference on 10/16 at Georgia Tech. 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 overall project quality.
AWARDS
Cash prizes and awards will be presented at the Manufacturing Engineering Division's Banquet, which takes place at the same conference.
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.
Visit http://www.asme.org/divisions/med/studentprograms/index.html for more information.