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This 178-page textbook, developed by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), is intended for use in an introductory course on precision optics fabrication and photonics. This textbook could also be used for programs designed for retraining or updating the skills of...

Module Description: This module, created by the Center for Nanotechnology Education (Nano-Link), introduces students to "micelles and the concept of critical micelle concentration (CMC)." During the module learning activity students experiment with micelle formation using a surfactant and dye. ...

Description:  This learning module is provided by Work-Ready Electronics and is the second in a series of two modules that cover micro and embedded controller principles. Work-Ready Electronics modules are intended to be used either independently or integrated with current electronics curricula in...

Module Description: This module, from Support Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), provides students with "the opportunity to explore micro pressure sensors, their applications, development, fabrication, and operation." The module is divided into the following five units: Knowledge Probe...

Module Description: This learning module, from Support Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), introduces participants to the microcantilever. The module covers microcantilever "applications in micro and nanotechnologies, its use in sensor arrays, and how it works in both static and dynamic modes...

Description: The materials for this Microprocessor course are provided by Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC). This course provides introductory information for students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in computer programming or information technology. Topics covered...

Modeling Edging Forces in Skiing using Merchant's Theory for Metal Cutting is a website with slides demonstrating how Merchant's Theory relates to skiing. Pictures and equations are used to demonstrate forces in skiing. The edge and lean angles are used to describe how these forces are developed....

This PowerPoint slide deck, from Chippewa Valley Technical College, provides information about industrial robots. Types of robots, robot safety, safety enhancing devices, robot controllers, software, peripheral (connected) Equipment, and more are covered. A related robot orientation video and...

This PowerPoint slide deck, from Chippewa Valley Technical College, defines robot coordinates. These slides cover robot axes, coordinate systems, jogging in joint coordinates, the World coordinate system, right hand rule, robot positional status, and more. A related video and modules are available...

This PowerPoint slide deck, from Chippewa Valley Technical College, provides information about the Teach Pendant operations. These slides go over robot axis limits. A related video and other modules are available to view separately.