Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools. It is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. This engineering field requires an understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, and structural analysis. Mechanical engineers use these core principles along with tools like computer-aided engineering and product lifecycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical devices and more.

Scopes of Mechanical Engineering

• Construction industry – designs and builds infrastructure, buildings and buildings services


• Defence industry – provides equipment, support and services for the armed forces and national security


• Electronics industry – designs and manufactures components and complete equipment for sectors from automotive to medicine and the military


• Fast moving consumer goods industry – manufactures products such as household cleaning items, personal hygiene goods and convenience foods


• Marine industry – develops and helps operate vessels


• Materials and metals industry – activities include developing new materials and manufacturing components or end products


• Aerospace industry – researches, designs, manufactures, operates and maintains aircraft


• Automotive industry – designs, manufactures, distributes and markets motor vehicles


• Chemical industry – covers oil companies, chemicals manufacturers and the businesses that support them.


• Pharmaceuticals industry – develops and manufactures drugs


• Rail industry – designs, constructs, manages and maintains rail system components from trains and tracks to electrical power systems and train control systems


• Utilities industry – helps supply power, water, waste management and telecoms