Editing Mechatronics (section)

=== Mechanical ===
{{Main|Mechanical engineering}}

[[File:VW DSG transmission DTMB.jpg|left|thumb|View of the [[Volkswagen Group|Volkswagen]] [[Dual clutch transmission|dual clutch]] [[Direct-Shift Gearbox|direct shift gearbox]] transmission ]]
Mechanical engineering is an important part of mechatronics engineering. It includes the study of mechanical nature of how an object works. Mechanical elements refer to mechanical structure, mechanism, thermo-fluid, and hydraulic aspects of a mechatronics system. The study of [[thermodynamics]], [[Dynamics (mechanics)|dynamics]], [[fluid mechanics]], [[pneumatics]] and [[hydraulics]]. Mechatronics engineer who works a mechanical engineer can specialize in [[Hydraulic system|hydraulics]] and [[Pneumatic System|pneumatics systems]], where they can be found working in automobile industries. A mechatronics engineer can also design a vehicle since they have strong mechanical and electronical background. Knowledge of software applications such as [[computer-aided design]] and [[computer aided manufacturing]] is essential for designing products. Mechatronics covers a part of mechanical syllabus which is widely applied in automobile industry.

Mechatronic systems represent a large part of the functions of an automobile. The control loop formed by sensor—information processing—actuator—mechanical (physical) change is found in many systems. The system size can be very different. The [[anti-lock braking system]] (ABS) is a mechatronic system. The brake itself is also one. And the control loop formed by driving control (for example cruise control), engine, vehicle driving speed in the real world and speed measurement is a mechatronic system, too.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hilgers |first=Michael |title=Commercial Vehicle Technology. Electrical Systems and Mechatronics. |publisher=Springer |year=2020 |isbn=978-3-662-60837-1 |location=Berlin/Heidelberg/New York |doi=10.1007/978-3-662-60838-8}}</ref> The great importance of mechatronics for automotive engineering is also evident from the fact that vehicle manufacturers often have development departments with "Mechatronics" in their names.