Abstract:

Machine Design is the most perspective field of study in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of West Bohemia (FST). In recent years, the local engineering companies in the Czech Republic have been reluctant to share their knowhow with universities and therefore the study of Machine Design has been isolated from praxis in engineering companies. FST is concerned with this matter and it has launched a project for enhancement of the teaching process. The new electronic learning materials for Machine Design based on interactive 3D models were developed as a part of the project. The learning materials were developed by academics in cooperation with local engineering companies to provide real design projects to students and academics of FST. This paper presents the new electronic learning materials and their contribution to students and academics of FST.