Design for Manufacturing is an activity developed by Learning Undefeated to help students understand the work of design engineers including product design and testing.
In this activity, students will be challenged with designing a custom part for a new product. Students will need to choose the correct tools to gather precise measurements as well as draw the needed part with labels for part lengths and angle connections. Once students have completed their design, they will be challenged to rapid prototype with the use of a 3D pen. To model prototyping with a 3D printer, students will develop the g-code for the pen handler to interpret and follow to create the design. Once created students can test to see if their part fit well and redesign to get tighter tolerances.
This article shares expertise on DFM best practices, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to leverage DFM principles to create better products more efficiently.
In this design challenge, students will work together to design a tool or process that successfully removes an invasive species from an ecosystem while minimizing harm to the native species and environment.
In this challenge, students will practice problem-solving and collaboration skills as they design, build, and test their wind turbine
prototypes. Students will explore the role of renewable energy in powering communities, learn about energy transfer and mechanical systems, and gain insight into the importance of sustainable energy solutions.
In this activity, students will read the story "In a Garden" by Tim McCanna. They will learn about the life cycle of a plant, what seeds need to grow, and what keeps seeds from growing. They will then create their own seed house and watch their seeds sprout!
