What is Mechatronics

Mechatronics education is an interdisciplinary field that integrates

principles from mechanical engineering, electronics, computer
science, and control systems engineering to design and create smart,
automated systems and products.
WHERE AM I GOING TO WHAT SECTOR I MAY WHAT ARE MY
WORK? CHOOSE? OPTIONS????
Manufacturin
g
With mechatronics qualifications,
you can work in manufacturing to
develop or maintain advanced
systems that optimize production
efficiency. Your role could include
tasks like industrial automation and
process control. 
Automotive
You can contribute to the design
and development of advanced
automotive systems, including
electric vehicles, autonomous
driving technologies, and
embedded control systems.
Aerospace

As a mechatronics engineer,
you can contribute to the
design and maintenance of
aircraft systems, including
flight controls, avionics, and
navigation systems.
Robotics

Robotics is a prominent field

where mechatronics
professionals excel. Here, you
can contribute to developing,
programming, and maintaining
robots used in various
applications.
 Healthcare
Mechatronics has several
applications in the healthcare
industry, particularly in
medical devices and systems.
You can contribute to
designing and developing
innovative medical
equipment, robotic surgical
systems, prosthetics, and
assistive technologies
Energy and
Renewable
Resources
Mechatronics skills
are valuable in the
energy sector,
where you can work
on developing and
optimizing energy
systems, such as
smart grids, solar
power systems,
wind turbines, and
energy storage
technologies.
Research and
Development
In this sector, your mechatronics
qualifications allow you to work on
research related to cutting-edge
technologies, prototyping new systems,
and exploring innovative solutions across
various industries.
Consulting and
Systems Integration
You can also work as a consultant, helping
businesses integrate mechatronic systems
into their operations to optimize processes
and improve efficiency and productivity.
Block
diagram of a
general
mechatronic
actuation
module
Advantages of Mechatronics system

• It is cost effective, and it can produce high quality products.

• Production of parts and products of international standards gives better reputation and return.
• It serves effectively for high dimensional accuracy requirements.
• It provides high degree of flexibility to modify or redesign the systems.
• It provides excellent performance characteristics.
• It Results in automation in production, assembly and quality control.
• Mechatronic systems provide the increased productivity in manufacturing organization.
• Reconfiguration feature by pre supplied programs facilitate the low volume production.
• It provides higher level of flexibility required for small product cycles.
• It provides the possibility of remote controlling as well as centralized monitoring and control. .
• It has greater extend of machine utilization.
• Higher life is expected by proper maintenance and timely diagnosis of the fault.
Disadvantages Of Mechatronics System

The initial cost is high.

Maintenance and repair may workout costly.
Multi-disciplinary engineering background is required to design and implementation.
It needs highly trained workers to operate.
Techno-economic estimation has to be done carefully in the selection of mechatronic system.
It has complexity in identification and correction of problems in the systems.