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Manufacturing Concentration
As traditional manufacturing undergoes transformation, there is an urgent need for a workforce skilled in next-generation techniques. This growing industry sector needs a workforce that can design, implement, and maintain new systems. Students studying this concentration will learn about these new systems, such as additive manufacturing, automation, and robotics, preparing them for life after graduation.
Featured Courses
AET 260 – Manufacturing Equipment Laboratory
Processes and equipment will include additive manufacturing, machining, and measuring instruments. Digital manufacturing will be emphasized which begins with a digital part design and proceeds with the generation of digital paths for computer numerically controlled equipment.
AET 310 – Metrology
This course covers the concepts of measurements, to include accuracy, traceability, consistency, and uncertainty of different measurement systems relevant to manufacturing precision parts. Other topics include the relevance of strain, displacement, acceleration, temperature, and other material and process properties that may affect manufacturing outcomes.
AET 423 – Design of Manufacturing Processes
This course covers the design of manufacturing processes and how to produce components, assemblies, and systems.
AET 432 – Control in Manufacturing
In this class, students will study algorithms, sensors, and equipment implementations that relate to manufacturing equipment using closed loop control to increase performance.
Resources
Hands-on experience is essential for students majoring in applied engineering. For out students to gain the knowledge and skills needed to go into manufacturing, they will be able to utilize the resources of several facilities on campus, including:
- TN-MADE (Advanced Manufacturing and Design Enterprise)
- Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
- Kao Innovation and Collaboration Studio
Career Outlook
With manufacturing as a cornerstone of Tennessee’s economy, the need for highly skilled manufacturing engineers continues to grow. With established companies in sectors like automotive, machine production, computer and electronic equipment production, food processing, chemical manufacturing, and metal production amongst many others, there are several areas students can go into. Tennessee already has production facilities. Many companies in these industries are already operating facilities in Tennessee including:
- Nissan
- Volkswagen
- General Motors
As the manufacturing sector continues to grow in our state, as well as nationwide, the list of companies looking for engineers will only continue to grow.
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