Impact of 3D-printed laboratory equipment in vibrations and controls courses on student engineering identity, motivation, and mindset

T Utschig, A Tekes, M Linden - International Journal of …, 2025 - journals.sagepub.com
This paper describes the implementation of innovative 3D-printed laboratory equipment
linked to inquiry-based learning activities designed to improve learning, increase …

Designing and 3D printing lab equipment for mechanical vibrations course and laboratory: work in progress

J Lewis, B Estrada, P Pena… - … and information in …, 2021 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Undergraduate mechanical engineering students struggle in comprehending the
fundamentals presented in an introductory level mechanical vibrations course which …

[PDF][PDF] Mobile, hands-on experiments designed to enhance student comprehension, engagement, and collaborative learning

AA Ferri, JI Craig, BH Ferri - 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference …, 2021 - peer.asee.org
Experiential learning can make engineering concepts come to life, giving students a real-
world confirmation of the theory and concepts from lecture classes. All too often, however …

Open-Source Virtual Labs for Undergraduate Mechanical Vibrations and Control Theory Courses

A Contreras-Esquen, T Utschig… - ASME …, 2022 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The vast majority of undergraduate engineering students struggle to acquire a deep
understanding of complex topics presented in mechanical vibrations and control theory …

Learning by Doing in the Dynamics and Mechanical Vibrations Courses Using 3D Printed Equipment

T Tran, T Tran, K Tran, K Oun… - ASME …, 2022 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Limited resources available to the engineering faculty and students impede student learning
and deep understanding of the material that is presented in the dynamics and mechanical …

Visualizing Fundamental Concepts Taught in Helicopter Dynamics Course Using Matlab Simscape GUI Program

AC Esquen, JB Martinez… - ASME …, 2021 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Students taking traditional undergraduate level engineering courses not only struggle with
highly complex concepts but also struggle in linking the physical meaning of the derived …

A Modular Control Lab Equipment and Virtual Simulations for Engineering Education

V Young, S Cho, C Talley, RC Voicu… - SoutheastCon …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Hands-on experiences in engineering education are highly valued by students. However,
the high cost, large size, and non-portable nature of commercially available laboratory …

Two New Open Source Devices for Project-Based Learning in Controls

K Tran, T Nguyen, R Ramirez, T Utschig… - SoutheastCon …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Digital controls is a topic often learned through a highly theoretical, almost purely
mathematical approach which students struggle to master. Project-based learning is one …

Using Low-Cost Hands-On Equipment and Virtual Lab for Teaching and Learning of Mechanical Vibrations

K Tran, B Walker, T Utschig… - ASME …, 2023 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Hands-on learning elevates the student's learning of abstract topics to a new level so they
will bridge the gap between the theory and its application area. Although mechanical …