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View article: An Edge-Based Neural Network Architecture for Instance Segmentation in Machining Feature Recognition
An Edge-Based Neural Network Architecture for Instance Segmentation in Machining Feature Recognition Open
Recent advances in the field of artificial intelligence have yielded promising results with regards to the prospect of automating the task of machining feature recognition (MFR). Popular among the proposed methods for MFR are learning-base…
View article: Multi-class anomaly classification for CNC milling machines
Multi-class anomaly classification for CNC milling machines Open
Anomaly detection in CNC milling machine operation is a necessary component to develop a smart, autonomous CNC milling machine. These anomalies range from phenomena such as chatter, to tool breakage, to work piece misalignment. There have …
View article: Industry Hubs: Integrating Industry Perspectives in Design Education
Industry Hubs: Integrating Industry Perspectives in Design Education Open
The Engineering Ideas Clinic at the University of Waterloo started in 2015 to expand the inclusion of real-world, hands-on design activities across the entire Faculty of Engineering. In the first stage of this development, the Ideas Clinic…
View article: Co-Designing Design Activities with Undergraduate Students
Co-Designing Design Activities with Undergraduate Students Open
The Engineering Ideas Clinic designs and implements hands-on, real-world design activities for undergraduate engineering students from all 14 programs at the University of Waterloo. Since the beginning of this initiative in 2015, the Ideas…
View article: Transfer learning methods for Three-Axis CNC anomaly detection
Transfer learning methods for Three-Axis CNC anomaly detection Open
Transfer learning is a machine learning method used to train a network using prior knowledge from a source network. This method has been applied for anomaly detection in CNC machines to detect anomalies such as chatter. Before transfer lea…
View article: Incremental Learning of LSTM-AutoEncoder Anomaly Detection in Three-Axis CNC Machines
Incremental Learning of LSTM-AutoEncoder Anomaly Detection in Three-Axis CNC Machines Open
There has been a continual effort to develop smarter, more effective CNC machines, capable of fully autonomous operation. To achieve this goal, the machines must be able to automatically detect operational and process anomalies before they…
View article: Anomaly Detection in Three-Axis CNC Machines using LSTM Networks and Transfer Learning
Anomaly Detection in Three-Axis CNC Machines using LSTM Networks and Transfer Learning Open
There is a growing interest in developing automated manufacturing technologies to achieve a fully autonomous factory. An integral part of these smart machines is a mechanism to automatically detect operational and process anomalies before …
View article: Engineering Design Days: Engaging Students with Authentic Problem-Solving in an Academic Hackathon
Engineering Design Days: Engaging Students with Authentic Problem-Solving in an Academic Hackathon Open
This paper describes an evidence-based practice of using a hackathon model to address student learning outcomes in first year Engineering programs. There is a growing body of work around the use of hackathons to promote engagement, innovat…
View article: ENGCON: A PRE-CAPSTONE ENGINEERING DESIGN CONVENTION
ENGCON: A PRE-CAPSTONE ENGINEERING DESIGN CONVENTION Open
The capstone design project is ubiquitous in engineering programs worldwide, and is seen by students as the single most important activity in their undergraduate careers. Staff and faculty at the University of Waterloo identified three iss…
View article: “It’s not pronounced Mahna-mahna”: Creating a hands-on activity to teach first-year engineers about pressure measurement
“It’s not pronounced Mahna-mahna”: Creating a hands-on activity to teach first-year engineers about pressure measurement Open
Chemistry is a fundamental course that all first-year engineering students must take. However, many students cannot make the connection between the material learnt in class and their growing understanding of engineering. This is exasperate…
View article: Practicing What we Preach: A Multi-Disciplinary Team Teaching Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork
Practicing What we Preach: A Multi-Disciplinary Team Teaching Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork Open
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo has identified teamwork as a skill that requires immediate attention [1]. A multi-disciplinary team was assembled to address this challenge. The team is made up of members of existin…
View article: Towards Scalable and Sustainable Active Learning in a Large Engineering Department
Towards Scalable and Sustainable Active Learning in a Large Engineering Department Open
– Students entering undergraduate engineering programs lack the formative experiences of their precursors and are demanding more hands-on, practical, and engaging experiences as part of their education[1]. Starting in 2013, the University …
View article: TEAMWORK FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS: IMPROVING SKILLS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL TEACHING MODULES
TEAMWORK FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS: IMPROVING SKILLS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL TEACHING MODULES Open
– Motivated by a perceived deficiency in teamwork skills of graduating engineering students, a series of six teamwork training modules are being designed for each of the students’ first six academic terms. A careful pilot-revise-implement …
View article: A PILOT STUDY OF OVER-EDUCATION IN HONG KONG
A PILOT STUDY OF OVER-EDUCATION IN HONG KONG Open
Over-education has long been an issue among developed economies in the western world for decades. Researchers have conducted studies and estimated the ratio of over-education of their respective countries; however, there was not much done,…
View article: Tron Days: Horizontal Integration and Authentic Learning
Tron Days: Horizontal Integration and Authentic Learning Open
—First year Mechatronics students at the University ofWaterloo consistently do not see the connection between their fundamentalmath and science courses with the practise of engineering.To address this issue, the first year instructors came…