Providing Hands-On Engineering Experience

 
The labs in the Systems and Industrial Engineering department are designed to enhance real-world learning and research in areas like facilities design, ergonomics, and system simulation. We have state-of-the-art equipment and technology that support coursework and student projects. Detailed descriptions of individual labs showcase their unique purposes and contributions to our program. The labs also support collaboration between students and faculty on innovative research initiatives, and prepares students for professional success in systems and industrial engineering.
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Facilities Design & Plant Layout Labs

The Facilities Design and Plant Layout Labs actively engages students with a number of techniques and software packages.

The Facilities Design, Plant Layout and Material Handling Labs are a part of the lecture classes. There are a number of techniques and software packages used to not only layout a floor plan with machines and offices, but to also calculate throughput and efficiencies of the operational system prior to physically moving one item. Many types of industries are always either relocating, redesigning, or enhancing their existing facilities, so IETs are well equipped upon graduation to tackle these issues. These software packages are also available through VirtualOwl VMware virtual desktop client technology for online students. 

Location: W. Clair Harris Textile Center, Building M, Room M-131

Systems Simulation Labs

The Systems Simulation Labs provide students with hands-on experience with an industry-popular Arena Simulation software.

The Systems Simulation Labs are a part of the lecture classes. In the labs we use an industry-popular Arena Simulation software on network computers available in two classrooms and also available through VirtualOwl VMware virtual desktop client technology for online students.

Location: W. Clair Harris Textile Center, Building M, Room M-131

Work Measurement and Ergonomics Labs

The Work Measurement and Ergonomics Labs is equipped to provide hands-on experience with measurements of work elements and designing time standards.

The Work Measurement and Ergonomics Labs are a part of the lecture classes. In these labs, a number of software packages are used to provide hands-on experience with the measurement of work elements and designing time standards crucial to the business. These software packages are also available through VirtualOwl VMware virtual desktop client technology for online students.

Location: W. Clair Harris Textile Center, Building M, Room M-131