Mechatronics and robotics.
What is mechatronics?
This is a commonly asked question in industry, so it is best if it is answered so people know what it is, exactly.
Mechatronics is a relatively new field of engineering. It was born out of industry pressure to create an engineer who could adapt. Traditional disciplines have grown so far apart, it has become hard for them to work together.
Mechatronics is a unique blend of computer science, Mechanical engineering, and Electrical engineering. It gives the mechatronics engineer an understanding in those field in order to tie them together. They are able to combine the necessary elements together to provide automated systems.
Why should you employ a mechatronics engineer?
COST!
Most traditional engineers regard the mechatronics engineer as 1/3 mechanical, 1/3 electrical and 1/3 computer science with not enough knowledge in any to be any good. In fact, research has shown that an engineer picks up most of his or her knowledge while working, and not studying.
A mechatronics engineer has good fundamental grounding in all three fields. He or she is a specialist in automation. A good mechatronics engineer will be able to take control of a project that involves automation, and ensure that everything will work. He or she will have enough background knowledge to be able to pick out any problem before it becomes a major issue (problem resolution is another thing though…). Any major delays can be avoided this way, saving you potentially millions of dollars.
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