Definitions
of "Mechatronics"
-
Chico State University
"field of study that combines the fundamentals
of Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Engineering"
- Clemson University
"the blending of software [and] hardware for the design [and] analysis of advanced
control techniques"
- Design with Microprocessors for Mechanical
Engineers (book)
"science that
integrates mechanical devices with electronic controls"
- Industrial
Research and Development Advisory Committee of the European Community
"synergistic combination of precision engineering, electronic control and systems
thinking in the design of products and manufacturing processes."
-
Introduction to Mechatronics and
Measurement Systems (book)
"the interdisciplinary field of engineering dealing with the design of products
whose function relies on the integration of mechanical and electronic components
coordinated by a control architecture."
- Journal
of Mechatronics
"the synergistic combination
of precision mechanical engineering, electronic control and systems thinking in
the design of products and manufacturing processes"
- Loughborough
University (United Kingdom)
"Mechatronics is a design philosophy that
utilizes a synergistic integration of Mechanics, Electronics and Computer Technology
(or IT) to produce enhanced products, processes or systems."
-
ME
Magazine
"the synergistic use of precision engineering, control theory,
computer science, and sensor and actuator technology to design improved products
and processes" "simply the application of the latest techniques in precision
mechanical engineering, controls theory, computer science, and electronics to
the design process to create more functional and adaptable products."
- Mechatronics - Electromechanics and Controlmechanics (book)
"crossdisciplinary [field] ... that simultaneously involves mechanics, electronics,
and control of computer-integrated electromechanical systems"
- Mechatronics
- Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical Engineering (book)
"integration of electronics, control engineering and mechanical engineering"
- Mechatronics - Electronics in produts and processes (book)
"an integrating theme within the design process [combining] electronic engineering,
computing and mechanical engineering"
- Mechatronics - Mechanical
System Interfacing (book)
"the application of complex decision making to the operation of physical systems"
- Mechatronics Engineering (book)
"preplanned activity to consider electrical, mechanical, and software constraints
over the product life cycle in a simultaneous manner early in the development
process"
- Mechatronics System Design (book)
"methodology used for the optimal design of electromechanical products"
- North Carolina State University Course
"the synergistic intergration
of precision mechanical engineering, electronic control and systems thinking in
the design of intellegent products and process."
- Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute
"the synergistic combination of mechanical
engineering, electronics, control systems and computers,
all integrated through
the design process."
- University
of California at Berkeley
"a flexible, multi-technological approach
in the integration of Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics,
and Information Sciences"
- University
of Linz
"technical systems operating mechanically with respect to
at least some kernel functions but with more or less electronics supporting the
mechanical parts decisively"
- University of Washington
"the
integrated study of the design of systems and products in which computation, mechanization,
actuation, sensing, and control are designed together to achieve improved product
quality and performance."
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute
"Mechatronics is concerned with the blending of mechanical, electronic, software,
and control theory engineering topics into a unified framework that enhances the
design process."
Useful
Mechatronics Sites:
for additions,
contact:
David.Alciatore@colostate.edu