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Introduction to Engineering Technology Seventh Edition Robert J. Pond & Jeffery L. Rankinen

Introduction to Engineering Technology Seventh Edition Robert J. Pond & Jeffery L. Rankinen. Chapter 10 Your Future in Technology. The Evolving Computer. Supercomputers Artificial Intelligence (AI). Robotics. Applications. Robotics. Degrees of freedom. Robotics. Robot operation.

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Introduction to Engineering Technology Seventh Edition Robert J. Pond & Jeffery L. Rankinen

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  1. Introduction to Engineering TechnologySeventh EditionRobert J. Pond & Jeffery L. Rankinen Chapter 10 Your Future in Technology

  2. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 The Evolving Computer • Supercomputers • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  3. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Robotics • Applications

  4. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Robotics • Degrees offreedom

  5. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Robotics • Robot operation

  6. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Robotics • Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) • Robots of the future • Accelerometers used for airbag deployment • Many medical applications

  7. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Optical Systems • Photovoltaics

  8. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Optical Systems • Lasers

  9. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Optical Systems • Fiber Optics

  10. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Optical Systems • Fiber Optics

  11. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Materials Technology • High-Performance Metal Alloys

  12. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Materials Technology • Ceramics • Basic process – shaping and firing • High-temperature superconductivity (HTSC)

  13. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Materials Technology • Semiconductors • Research producing lower cost solar panels • Nanotechnology – controller matter at the molecular level • Improved material properties • Many applications • PSU Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilizationhttp://www.cneu.psu.edu

  14. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Materials Technology • Composites • Two or more chemically distinct reinforcing materials • Applications • Aircraft and aerospace • Appliances • Architectural • Furniture • Transportation

  15. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 The Environment • Improving the Environment • Fuel cells • Solar Energy • Increased automation

  16. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 The Environment • Protecting the Environment • Green industries • Report harm to the environment

  17. Introduction to Engineering Technology - Chapter 10 Meeting the High-Technology Needs of the World • Technology improving quality of life • Technologist hold the key to innovation • Cooperative education/internships important

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