Introduction to Engineering Design:
The IED course is one of two foundation courses where students are introduced to the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to identify and design solutions to a variety of real problems. They work both individually and in collaborative teams to develop and document design solutions using engineering notebooks and Autodesk Inventor and Fusion 360 (3D modeling software). Additionally students also fabricate their design prototypes using equipment such as 3-D printers, laser cutters, water jets and our newly acquired CNC machine.
The IED course is one of two foundation courses where students are introduced to the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to identify and design solutions to a variety of real problems. They work both individually and in collaborative teams to develop and document design solutions using engineering notebooks and Autodesk Inventor and Fusion 360 (3D modeling software). Additionally students also fabricate their design prototypes using equipment such as 3-D printers, laser cutters, water jets and our newly acquired CNC machine.
IED-Unit of Study:
Unit 1 Design and Problem Solving
Unit 2 Assembly Design
Unit 3 Thoughtful Product Design
Unit 4 Making Things Move
Major IED project types:
Earbud Case Design
Cell Phone Stand Project- Students must calcluate tipping force while designing a prototype for their own personal cell phone. The goal is is not to have their cell phone tip over based on the angle and weight of their design.
Automata Project- Automata (aw-ʹtom-uh-tuh) is derived from a Greek word that means self-acting. With an automaton, an input such as a falling mass, a motor, or your hand movement is used to move parts that ultimately result in the motion of a figure. In this problem, students need to design, build and test a mechanical system to automate the motion of objects. The automaton will be designed as a toy for a child between the ages of 9 and 12 years old.