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Reverse Engineering an Engineering Design Challenge with Low-Cost 3D Printing

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ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Location

Arlington, Virginia

Publication Date

March 12, 2023

Start Date

March 12, 2023

End Date

March 14, 2023

Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Tagged Topics

Diversity and Professional Engineering Education Papers

Page Count

10

DOI

10.18260/1-2--45037

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https://peer.asee.org/45037

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59

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Wayne M. Johnson University of Georgia Orcid 16x16 orcid.org/0000-0001-9897-2366

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Wayne M. Johnson is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, GA. Prior to joining UGA in 2022, he was a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus, Savannah GA. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Cum Laude) from Louisiana State University. He has published 16 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 28 papers in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and given 12 technical presentations on various topics including: additive manufacturing, mechatronics, biomechanics, and engineering education. He currently teaches the Engineered Systems In Society, Mechanical Engineering Professional Practice, and Capstone Design I and II courses.

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Priya T Goeser Georgia Southern University

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Dr. Priya T. Goeser is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus in Savannah. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware. Her current research interests

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Abstract

The influx of low cost 3D printing systems has resulted in substantial adoption of the technology by many K12 school systems. There are several reasons for this adoption including the opportunities to expose students to various engineering related activities and the development of skills such as computer-aided design, reverse engineering and prototyping. Yet, many area high schools lack access or training in 3D printing systems. Engineering Design Challenge (EDC) 2022: Eagle-3D is a novel engineering design competition based on 3D printing. The goal of Eagle-3D is to develop the engineering design capacity, 3D printing infrastructure, and technical knowledge of high school teachers and students. EDC 2022: Eagle-3D provided high school teams with a 3D printer kit, associated supplies, software resources and training to facilitate more engaging Engineering Design Challenge (EDC) competitions in the future. The challenge included a reverse-engineering activity using their 3D printer. This paper will discuss the development, implementation, and results of EDC 2022: Eagle-3D.

Johnson, W. M., & Goeser, P. T. (2023, March), Reverse Engineering an Engineering Design Challenge with Low-Cost 3D Printing Paper presented at ASEE Southeast Section Conference, Arlington, Virginia. 10.18260/1-2--45037

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