Mechanical Engineering
What do mechanical engineers do? Work on the design and manufacturing of anything with moving parts Mechanical engineers are typically involved with the generation of energy and the design of manufacturing systems and machines
Examples...
Robotics Designing movable machines that are programmed to perform certain tasks.
Aerospace
Manufacturing Machines
Energy Harvesting Devices
Household Machines and Appliances
What is a simple machine? A mechanical device that changes the direction or strength of a force They are the simplest mechanisms that provide mechanical advantage (also called leverage). Mechanical advantage makes performing tasks easier. There are six classic simple machines: 1. Lever 2. Wheel and axle 3. Pulley 4. Inclined plane 5. Wedge 6. Screw