Adapting learning factory concepts towards integrated manufacturing education

• Autores: C. W. Ziemian, M. M. Sharma
• Localización: The International journal of engineering education, ISSN-e 0949-149X, Vol. 24, no. 1, 2008, págs. 199-210
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The Learning Factory (LF) concept integrates a practice-based engineering curriculum that strives to balance analytical and theoretical knowledge with learning enhancements through hands-on fabrication experiences. We have completed a project based on adapting key components of the original LF model, strategically expanding manufacturing-related education within a small mechanical engineering department. The implementation includes equipment installation, development of hands-on learning opportunities in materials processing and inspection, strategic formation of a lab infrastructure that creates course linkages and provides complementary coverage of fabrication principles within core courses, the integration of manufacturing research and education and the implementation of K±12 outreach activities.