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RICHARD E. DeVOR
Pages 60-67

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... SUTHERLAND AND SHIV G KAPOOR SUBMITTED BY THE NAE HOME SECRETARY R ICHARD EARL DeVOR, a manufacturing thought leader, innovative researcher, motivational teacher, inspirational mentor to hundreds of students and colleagues, and distinguished scholar and faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign (UIUC)
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From page 62...
... He undertook many research investigations sponsored by government agencies and industry, and authored hundreds of papers. Initially, his research focused on applying statistical methods to manufacturing (e.g., experimental design and time series)
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From page 63...
... Hundreds of these workshops were delivered to OEMs and their suppliers across the country, giving thousands of manufacturing professionals the opportunity to learn about statistical process control and design of experiments from a gifted teacher. In addition to lectures and discussions, the industry courses incorporated computer games and software tools that enabled participants to make control charts or construct designed experiments and then use them to study and improve a computer-simulated manufacturing process.
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From page 64...
... Using computer simulations, a manufacturer could also identify the most effective way to fixture a part and guide the development of online process monitoring schemes for fault diagnosis. In the early 1990s these mechanistic models were made available via the internet, to create virtual machining testbeds.
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From page 65...
... His legacy and long-term impact can be characterized via several different measures based on those pursuits. Through his research related to mechanistic modeling of machining systems, the science and practice of manufacturing have been significantly advanced, and the competitiveness of numerous industrial partners has been substantially
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... Those who knew Richard DeVor in the classroom, as a research advisor, or as a colleague or business associate dramatically benefited from his vision, wisdom, practical ­ insights, commitment to excellence, and an incredible capacity for working hard. His dynamic personality, passion for manufacturing, enjoyment of a stimulating conversation, and genuine personal interest will be the things we remember most about him.
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