2009 Institute for Staff Development

Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

SME Education FoundationOne SME Drive

Dearborn, Michigan 48121www.smeef.org

Since 1980 we have supported the advancement of manufacturing as a career choice.

The SME Education Foundation has developed comprehensive programs to:

• Inspire young learners Invested $5.5 million in youth programs

• Support students studying manufacturing and related engineering programs Awarded over $5.1 million in scholarships

• Prepare graduating engineers to meet the needs of industry Invested over $18.8 million in grants

2009 Institute for Staff Development

Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by the year 2010, America will face a skilled-worker shortage of 8 million, increasing to approximately 14 million by 2020.

…through 2014 employers will be seeking:17,000 industrial/manufacturing engineers14,000 mechanical engineers14,000 engineering technicians273,000 metal and plastic production workers

A Shortage of Skilled Workers

The 21st Century workforce is not just about making sure that Silicon Valley has enough engineers. Its mission is to provide hope — to ensure that all American workers have the opportunity to equip themselves with the necessary tools to succeed in their careers and in whatever field they choose in this new and dynamic global economy.

Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao, March 6, 2001

The 21st Century Workforce

Middle school and high school are important times for early postsecondary planning, and many educational organizations and the U.S. Department of education recommend that students begin planning for college as early as sixth grade.

College Readiness Begins In Middle School

ACT Policy ReportGeorge L. WimberlyRichard J. Noeth© 2005 by ACT, Inc

2009 Youth Programs

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PLTW CIM

CIM students will be introduced to:

The history of manufacturing

Manufacturing processes

Robotics and automation

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

How are things made? What processes go into creating objects? Is the process for making a water bottle the same as it is for a musical instrument?How do assembly lines work? How has automation changed the face of manufacturing? These are just a few of the questions that are answered in the Computer Integrated Manufacturing™ course.

PLTW CIM

The course is built around several key concepts: 

Computer Modeling – using a three dimensional, solid modeling software package with mass property analysis.

CNC Equipment – understanding the machine tools and its operating and programming aspects.

CAM Software – converting computer generated geometry into a program to drive CNC machine tools.

Robotics – using a robot for materials handling and assembly operations.

Flexible Manufacturing Systems – working in teams to design manufacturing work cells and table top factory simulations.

Keeping Students Excited and Engaged

SME-EF recognizes the importance of keeping students engaged and excited about STEM education through extracurricular activities.

• After school activities allow for students to put into practice the math and science skills learned in the classroom.

Keeping Students Excited and Engaged

SME-EF endorses the programs of the following partners:– 4-H – National Center for Manufacturing Education (NCME)– National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)– American Welding Society (AWS)– Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)– FIRST– Skills USA– Future Cities Competition– Shop Rat– National Robotics Challenge

What can CIM do for AOE Schools?

• The PLTW CIM course offers AOE the opportunity to establish manufacturing career centers at high schools around the country where SME Chapters/members could be linked as mentors and their companies as Internship/Externship providers

• The CIM programs would allow us to strategically establish sites that are part of the PLTW, SME-EF & AOE network in areas where manufacturing is vibrant and strong

• Also, it will allow SME-EF to link our available scholarships ($650,000 in 2009) to students who have come through AOE programs