Systems Engineering
Some Useful Resources for the teaching of Systems Engineering
WEBSITES
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/general_calcs.htm
(For converting between different units)
http://www.design-technology.info/home.htm
http://www.design-technology.info/systems/default.htm
http://www.shambles.net/pages/staff/DesignTec/
http://www.intad.asn.au/resources/browsealph.asp?letterid=D
http://www.trinity.wa.edu.au/plduffyrc/teaching/subject/teteach.htm
http://www.technologylinks.org/tlinks/
Associations – Technology
International Technology Education Association (ITEA)
Technology Education Association of Victoria (TEAV)
The Design and Technology Association (DATA)
CAD Design
ProDesktop
The Product Development Company
Rhinoceros: NURBS modelling for Windows
Robert McNeel and Associates
Turbo CAD
International Microcomputer Software Incorporated (IMSI)
Educational
National curriculum home page for the United Kingdom
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
School of Vocational, Technology and Arts Education
Griffith University
The RACV Energy Breakthrough
RACV
www.racvenergybreakthrough.net
Electronics and robotics
Arrick Robotics
BC Electronics Teacher’s Web Site
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Electronic Resources for Students and Teachers
EduTek
Intellecta Technologies Pty Ltd
MicroZed Computers
Mondo Tronics
Jameco Robot Store
Picaxe
Revolution Education Ltd
Professor Martin Smith’s Robotics Resource
Materials information
Hands on Plastics
American Plastics Council
www.handsonplastics.com/site_index
Links to American Plastics Council (APC) Member Companies
www.plastics.org/top_level/links/apc_members.html
MatWeb, Material Property Data
Metal Exporter
MTP Incorporated
www.mtpinc-exporter.com/metals/metals.htm
Plastic Exporter
MTP Incorporated
www.mtpinc-exporter.com/plastic/plastic.htm
Plastics.org
The American Plastics Council
Safety
Noel Arnold and Associates website
Victorian WorkCover Authority, Worksafe Victoria website
www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/hrweb/ohs/accp/plantm.htm
Victorian Department of Education & Training, Human Resources
– checklists and guidance through DE&T’s OHS and Safety School website
www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/facility/docResearch/keyDocs.htm#1
Building Quality Standards Handbook 2003 covering OHS design issues in technology
www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/hrweb/ohs/other/train.htm
Victorian Department of Education & Training, Human Resources
– Information about safety training providers
www.comcare.gov.au/publications/factsheets/fact-sheet-17c.html
Australian Government Comcare – Material Safety Data Sheet information for hazardous substances
Technology and professional publications
Journal of Design and Technology Education
The Design and Technology Association (DATA)
New Scientist Magazine
Tech Directions Magazine
Techniques Magazine
ACTE Online
www.acteonline.org/members/techniques/index.cfm
The Technology Source Archives
Technology resource
Australian Concept Car Project Limited
Axcess Australia: Innovative Automotive Solutions
DesignandTech.com
Design and Technology Online
Engineering Links
University of Technology Sydney
www.eng.uts.edu.au/links/index.htm#links
Festo
How Stuff Works
Lego
Popular Science
Ryan, VA Design and Technology Site
Science, Technology & Engineering
Shambles Design and Technology
www.shambles.net/designtechnology
SMC Pneumatics
SMC Online
Sustainable Technology Education Project (STEP)
Technology Education Index
www.technologyindex.com/education