Topic: Field Visits

Engineers look to build from previous experiences and technologies to solve current problems. To help refine their solutions, engineers often visit locations using similar technologies or developing products that may be helpful to solving the engineering challenge they face. Engineers can improve their knowledge about technologies and solutions by seeing the technologies in action.

Activities:

1) What can a manufacturing engineer do to develop a solution to improve the efficiency of a manufacturing firm that produces economically priced furniture for distribution to a major chain retail store. 1 full paragraph.

2) Research and write the history of hybrid vehicles. 1 full paragraph.