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Mechatronics

Mechatronics is an engineering field that combines mechanics, electronics, computer science, and control engineering to design and build intelligent machines and systems. It's about creating smart products that integrate these different disciplines.

TECHNICAL DEFINITION

Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary engineering field integrating mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, and control engineering to design, develop, and manufacture intelligent systems and products, such as robots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and smart sensors, for industrial automation.

BACKGROUND

Mechatronics engineering, also called mechatronics, is the synergistic integration of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems employing mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering and computer science and engineering, and includes a combination of robotics, computer science, telecommunications, systems, control, automation and product engineering.

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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • Robotics
  • automation engineering
  • smart systems
  • cyber-physical systems
  • integrated engineering

USAGE NOTE

Mechatronics is fundamental to developing advanced robotics and automated production systems in Industry 5.0.

DEVELOPERS

Organizations developing technology related to Mechatronics.

  • Siemens AG

    A global technology company focusing on industrial automation, digital factory solutions, and mechatronic systems across various industries, including advanced manufacturing and Industry 5.0 initiatives.

  • Bosch Rexroth

    A specialist in drive and control technology, offering hydraulics, electric drives and controls, linear motion, and assembly technologies that are foundational to mechatronic solutions in industrial automation and manufacturing.

  • FANUC Corporation

    A leading global manufacturer of factory automation products, including industrial robots, CNC systems, and machinery, which are highly integrated mechatronic systems essential for modern manufacturing.

  • KUKA AG

    A prominent manufacturer of industrial robots and automation solutions for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and general industry, heavily reliant on advanced mechatronic design and implementation.

  • ABB Ltd

    A multinational corporation operating mainly in robotics, power, heavy electrical equipment, and automation technology, offering integrated mechatronic solutions for diverse industrial applications and smart manufacturing.

  • Rockwell Automation

    Provides industrial automation and information products, including control systems, motor control, and sensing devices that form the backbone of complex mechatronic systems in smart factories and Industry 5.0 environments.

  • Festo

    A global leader in automation technology, providing pneumatic and electric drives, control systems, and comprehensive mechatronic solutions for industrial automation, process control, and advanced manufacturing.

  • Beckhoff Automation

    Develops open automation systems based on PC Control, integrating control, I/O, motion, safety, and vision technology into unified mechatronic platforms for advanced manufacturing applications.

  • igus GmbH

    Specializes in 'motion plastics', developing maintenance-free polymer components for mechatronic systems, including energy chains, cables, bearings, and linear guides used extensively in automation, robotics, and machinery.

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