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Mechanical engineering is the discipline that applies engineering physics,
engineering mathematics and materials science principles to design,
analyze, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest
and broadest of the engineering disciplines. The mechanical engineering field
requires an understanding of core areas including mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials
science, structural analysis and electricity. In addition to
these core principles, mechanical engineers use tools such as computer-aided design (CAD),
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and product life cycle management
to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and
cooling systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics,
medical devices, weapons and others. It is the branch of engineering that involves the design,
production and operation of machinery. Mechanical engineering
emerged as a field during the Industrial Revolution in Europe in the 18th century; however,
its development can be traced back several thousand years around the world. In the 19th century,
developments in physics led to the development of mechanical engineering science.
The field has continually evolved to incorporate advancements;
today mechanical engineers are pursuing developments in such areas as composites, mechatronics
and nanotechnology. It also overlaps with aerospace engineering, metallurgical engineering,
civil engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering,
industrial engineering and other engineering disciplines to varying amounts. Mechanical
engineers may also work in the field of biomedical engineering, specifically with biomechanics,
transport phenomena, bio-mechatronics, bio-nanotechnology and modelling of biological systems.
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