9452329 Fleshman The Electronics program at Wytheville Community College is developing a computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) cell to increase the industrial electronics skills of its students. The CIM cell will enable second year electronics students to perform laboratory experiments and receive training in robotics, vision systems, local area networks, programmable controllers, programming of CNC machines, troubleshooting individual systems, and every aspect of computer integrated manufacturing. The student will see and work with real world applications, making them more attractive and valuable employees to industry. The center will also be a resource for the Drafting and Design and the Machine Technology programs.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9452329
Program Officer
Daniel B. Hodge
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1994-09-15
Budget End
1996-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1994
Total Cost
$96,837
Indirect Cost
Name
Wytheville Community College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Wytheville
State
VA
Country
United States
Zip Code
24382