Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Services 

http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/ime/ 

Mission: Industrial engineering has a unique focus, as well as extraordinary breadth. The primary idea is to apply systematic, disciplined, engineered thinking to all types of human enterprise. Often this means applying lessons that have been hard won in the industrial sector to service oriented enterprises, such as healthcare, transportation and government. Often, advancements in quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness that have been learned in the crucible of global industrial competition can be extended to service providers. Industrial engineers are the people who do this.

Research, Laboratory and Testing Services: 
The Department also features three laboratories equipped with the latest technology. http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/ime/htmls/dept_facilities.htm 

Project Management Lab http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/ime/htmls/project_mgmt_lab.htm 

Automation Lab http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/ime/htmls/automation_lab.htm 

Process Lab http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/ime/htmls/process_lab.htm 

Capstone Projects: 
Real-world client projects serve as the workload for the course, and the student project teams are assigned to the various projects. The purpose of the project teams is to study their client''s problems, develop alternative solutions, and propose implementation strategies. Each year project ideas are solicited from area industries. Although there is no deadline for when potential clients should contact the department, it is highly recommended that it be done no later than one month before the spring semester. Potential clients can reach the department to request consideration for a senior project team by submitting an online form or calling the IME department chair, Dr. David Wells at (701) 231-7287. http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/ime/htmls/capstone.htm 

Typical Questions

• Would you help us analyze our material process flow and make some time and cost saving recommendations?
• We are building a new plant. Can you help us with the plant layout and design?

What We Will Do 
IBID helps North Dakota businesses, existing and startups, improve their competitiveness by providing access to the technical assistance resources at NDSU thereby helping to solve specific technical questions or needs. These services are provided on a confidential basis. IBID working in close cooperation with the NDSU College of Engineering-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Dept. we can assist you with your industrial engineering needs..

Cost 
Initial interviews and services are provided without charge. If the project requires major research or investment, a cost proposal will be prepared. Agreement on cost will be made before extended services are provided. If information is located from a source which charges a fee, we will provide you with information on how to purchase the information.