Comet Creations Fab Lab with Engineering Design and Development Students
In December 2015, China Instrument Parts’ Mark Beilman asked Delavan-Darien High School Technology Education teacher Mike Fellin if he would like to participate in a research project. The project consisted of the DDHS Engineering Design & Development students researching how to attach machine numbers to our CNC machines. The students came up with 6 different ideas. Mark was then invited to Delavan High school to watch the student’s presentations. On February 19, the 2 best groups came in to give a presentation to Mark, Tom Lankford (Production Supervisor), Steve Dues (Process Engineer), Terry Mumper (Swiss Cam Process Engineer), Sam Kirkland (Miyano Supervisor), Mary Spaight (HR Administrator) and Luann Dall (Administrative Assistant).
Both groups of students did an excellent job presenting the solution they developed for China Instrument Parts Everyone was well prepared, well dressed, and they carried themselves as professionals. The students answered questions with great confidence. They even came prepared with business cards – totally awesome! Additionally, they showed how proud and excited they are of the Comet Creations Fab Lab and their accomplishments.
What happens next with Comet Creations Fab Lab? The China Instrument Parts team will test and evaluate machine signage samples provided by the students and make a decision to move forward with a design.
