Week four summary

This week, our group had two assignments. First, we were to compose a one page abstract that summarizes our specific action plan. In our abstract, we discuss the importance of mechanical engineering and what they do for the automotive industry. The concepts that we have created use technology to introduce mechanical engineering as a profession. More importantly, it teaches users and employers the importance of keeping our environment clean from fuel from automotives. The second assignment was to compose an outline of what we are going to be presenting to our company. In the outline, we again introduce the problem and set up a goal that we want to accomplish for our concepts. We then created a series of questions that one would ask about each specific concept.

Outline

Introduction:
Group 1 has devised 3 concepts that integrate technology into our company’s business of selling filters for the automotive industry. The proposed concepts teach users and clients about the harmful effects of fuel on the environment. Ideas use the concepts of video games and virtual reality.

Goal:
Our goal is not only to educate users, but be profitable to our company. Also, by training employers using the virtual reality, they will have a safer work environment which can potentially reduce costs.

Concept 1:
An interactive web based video game that shows how our products go above and beyond the competitors.
· What would it do?
· How would it benefit the company?
· Is it cost effective?
· How would it work?
· Who would use it or benefit from it?
· How would it be maintained?
· Who would make/design it?
· Where would we upload it to?

Concept 2:
An interactive computer based video game simulation used to train new workers to operate machinery or proper job procedures.
· How would training differ with it?
· What are the benefits of simulated training?
· Cost effectiveness?
· How does it work?
· Maintenance costs/training?
· Design and implementation?
· Advantages over regular training?
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Concept 3:

An interactive video game that shows how our company goes above and beyond the competitor’s products and innovation.
· How would this educate people about Kuss’s products?
· What are the benefits of advertising with videogames?
· Cost effectiveness?
· How will it work?
· Who will operate it/ maintenance?
· Who will Design and create?
· Advantages over regular advertising?
· Will it get people’s attention?
· Will it encourage people to buy Kuss products?

Abstract

Mechanical engineering is a type of engineering that uses the principles from physics and material science to develop and design many different products and services. These engineers are known to have knowledge in mechanics, statics, vibrations, kinematics, heat transfer, material science, energy, thermodynamics, and drafting. Mechanical Engineers analyze their designs with different tools to make sure it is safe, reliable, efficient, and cost effective. They also use the principles as well as the knowledge of their field to design and analyze different types of industrial equipment as well as machinery, motor vehicles, aircrafts, watercrafts and many more. In essence almost any product or service used in everyday life has been influenced by a mechanical engineer. Our program introduces these types of techniques that are required in the field of mechanical engineering by applying the principles of engineering.

Our program is intended to use advanced technology as a tool to introduce mechanical engineering to those who might choose this profession. We also want to make the field of mechanical engineering safer, when working with any high powered machinery accidents can easily occur. More importantly, it will give a closer look to fuel filters in regards to environmental safety and production. Our products use the ideas of virtual reality and interactive video games to help teach the principles and techniques used every day in mechanical engineering. Not only does it educate people but it will give new workers on site training like they are in the work place but they will be on a videogame learning the dangers of the workplace. We feel that if it helps prevent any injuries then this technology would be a great addition to our company.

In addition to spreading interest in mechanical engineering to others, our program is intended to also improve awareness in those already involved in mechanical engineering, as well as helping to allow growth and development in the field. By integrating videogame systems into a marketable product, this program is intended to help keep the field growing and increase its marketability. Our program also decreases the possibility of on site injuries and fatalities that may occur during training, which keeps the business from suffering any major losses as well as keeping trainee’s safe.