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Project Objective
The goal of this project is to develop a comprehensive 4-yr Smart Manufacturing degree program, adhering to Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology standards.
Benefits to Industry
The Smart Manufacturing Degree program at Purdue will produce a steady stream of highly trained professionals adept in the latest technologies that are crucial for modern manufacturing. Graduates will bring fresh insights and skills to the industry, enabling companies to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality. This new degree program aligns perfectly with the industry's evolving needs, promoting innovation and competitiveness. It's a strategic investment that ensures American manufacturing remains at the cutting edge, guaranteeing sustained growth and vitality in a competitive global manufacturing environment.
Technical Approach
Purdue University has recruited and established strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to guide in the design and development of an accredited BS degree program that incorporates Industry 3.0 core concepts with the data driven strategies, capabilities, and technologies of Industry 4.0. Reference frameworks developed jointly by Purdue and its partners will be used in development of this project and the BS degree.
Accomplishments
- *Designed equipment
- Developed 4-Year Degree Program and Curricula
- Designed Enterprise Architecture: Cloud/Edge Architecture o Network Architecture o Security Infrastructure o
- Designed Scale Model Continuous Process Manufacturing Line Designed
- Developed Smart Manufacturing Learning Activities equipment
Deliverables
- Delivered Complete Engineering Design Schematics for all Course Learning Systems and Laboratories
- Delivered Detailed Design for enterprise architecture and network infrastructure for all learning facilities
- Delivered Courses, Plan of Study and Documentation Package for 4-year Smart Manufacturing Engineering Curriculum
Reusable Outcomes
- Courses, Plan of Study and Documentation Package for 4-year Smart Manufacturing Engineering Curriculum
- Course curricula and learning activity plans for Smart Factory o Industrial IoT o Continuous Process Control o Smart Foundry o