Technology Student
Technology Student: Computer Numerical Control (Cnc)
This site describes how Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines work and how they are used in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
Other
Computer Aided Design and Drafting Section
This site includes many links under these categories: Organizations associated with CAD, CAD Research and Artificial Intelligence Links, CAD Directories, Gateways and News Centers, Important CAD Review Resources, CAD magazines, journals...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Tower O' Power
In this activity, students learn about creating a design directly from a CAD (computer-aided design) program. They will design a tower in CAD and manufacture the parts with a laser cutter. A competition determines the tower design with...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Graphic Designers
This resource provides occupational information about graphic designers.
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Industrial Designer
Although based out of New Zealand, this site provides quality information on the profession of industrial designers. Information includes typical tasks and duties, personal requirements needed for the job, education requirements, typical...
Space.com
Space.com: "Nasa Spin Offs: Bringing Space Down to Earth"
This article from January 26, 2005, offers a video and a list of many common items used daily that exist because of NASA innovations. These include Cat Scans and MRIs, more precise and safer breast imaging, artificial limbs using...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Clock Tower
This project resulted from the collaboration of a computer aided drafting teacher (pre-engineering), Chris Bond, and a math teacher, Lee Cable, (Hewitt-Trussville High School) to provide higher math expectations in CT and real life...
AulaClic
Aula Clic: Curso De Auto Cad
Learn autoCAD step by step with this free tutorial. It has many screen shots and video tutorials.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Haptics: Touch Command
Students experience haptic (the sense of touch) feedback by using LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots and touch sensors to emulate touch feedback recognition. With four touch sensors connected to LEGO NXTs, they design sensor attachments that...
Other
The Ultimate Cad Directory
An endless resource of various CAD related topics. Links to articles, events, jobs, and much more.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Land Surveying Project
This project resulted from of the collaboration of a computer aided drafting teacher, Chris Bond, and a math teacher, Lee Cable, (Hewitt-Trussville High School) to provide higher math expectations in CT and real life application in...