Advanced Manufacturing
Meet the Instructor
Dan West, Advanced Manufacturing Instructor
danny.west@jonesboroschools.net
(870) 933.5891 ext. 28238
Office Hours: 2:25pm - 3:05pm
Say hello to Dan West, the creative powerhouse behind the Advanced Manufacturing program at NEACTC. With a whopping 40 years in the industry and 6 years in education, he's the expert of making and molding.
Mr. West's journey is a fusion of experience and passion – from over three decades of self-employment to his new chapter in education. Teaching at NEACTC has been his ultimate adventure, a journey that fills his days with joy and fulfillment.
Having Mr. West as an instructor? Imagine stepping into Tony Stark's garage – a place where imagination takes flight and potential knows no bounds. He's all about fueling creativity and pushing you to bring your A-game to the table.
What does he expect from his students? Only the most amazing, fun, innovative, and great things! Mr. West believes in your potential to create magic in the lab.
And here's a fun twist: did you know Mr. West once played a physics professor in a movie? Talk about bridging the worlds of education and entertainment!
So, if you're ready to transform raw materials into works of art, to turn sparks of imagination into tangible creations, Dan West's class is where the magic happens. Get ready to shape the future, one innovation at a time!
About Advanced Manufacturing
Welcome to an extraordinary program tailored exclusively for inquisitive and forward-thinking high school students. Prepare to embark on an exhilarating high-tech adventure, immersing yourself in the captivating world of state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and cutting-edge equipment that drives the innovations of today and tomorrow. Get ready to unlock the limitless potential of your curious mind as you explore the forefront of modern manufacturing.
Imagine designing, modeling, and bringing your own ideas to life using state-of-the-art tools. In addition to working on your personal projects, you'll also collaborate on industry-level assignments. Our daily arsenal includes mind-blowing gadgets like 3-D printers, 3-D scanners, CNC lathes, and CNC machining centers with up to 5-axis capability. And that's not all—we even have CNC laser and plasma cutting machines to take your creations to the next level. In the Advanced Manufacturing program, you'll become well-versed in a range of cutting-edge software. Picture yourself exploring the realms of Fusion360, CorelDraw, Adobe Suite, Autodesk Inventor, and many more. We provide you with all the tools you need to turn your imagination into reality.
Here's the exciting part—graduating from this program with advanced skills in Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machinery will open doors to lucrative positions in both local and global markets. Prepare yourself for a future filled with endless opportunities! Step into our digital manufacturing lab, where thirty computer workstations and simulators await you. Equipped with comprehensive and modern engineering, modeling, and design software, this space is your canvas for creating extraordinary items beyond your wildest dreams. You'll be thrilled to know that our lab features the same cutting-edge equipment found in top-tier universities and renowned laboratories worldwide. In fact, our students have the incredible opportunity to contribute to the development of components used by NASA on the International Space Station!
In our lab, the only limit is your own imagination. From concept to prototype, we provide the perfect environment to transform your ideas into reality. Unleash your creativity and set your sights on a future where innovation knows no bounds. Get ready to redefine what's possible in the world of manufacturing!
What You'll Learn
AdvancedManufacturing_CurriculumMap.pdf
Concurrent Credit
Articulated college credit is available at no cost to students through ASUN, Arkansas State University - Newport. Enrolled students have the opportunity to receive up to 14 hours of college credit through our Advanced Manufacturing program. The current available college credit courses are the following: year 1 students- Materials, Measurement & Safety (3 hours) and Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout (3 hours); year 2 students- CNC Turning (4 hours) and CNC Milling (4 hours) . Concurrent credit goes alongside the student's classroom work which means no extra work!
Certifications
Our Advanced Manufacturing program has a lot of career focused certifications to offer students. Those certifications are the following: FeatureCam, Cad/Cam, Fusion 360 Cad/Cam, Immerse2Learn (HAAS), HAAS CNC Lathe 1st & 2nd year, HAAS CNC Mill 1st & 2nd year, NIMS Level I & II CNC Mill, NIMS Level I & II CNC Lathe.