Mechatronics

Mechatronics, which is also called mechatronic engineering, is a multidisciplinary

branch of engineering of both electrical and mechanical systems, and also includes a
combination of robotics, computer, telecommunications, systems, control and
product engineering.
As technology advances over time, various subfields of engineering have succeeded in
both adapting and multiplying. The intention of mechatronics is to produce a design
solution that unifies each of these various subfields. Originally, the field of mechatronics
was intended to be nothing more than a combination of mechanics and electronics, hence
the name being a portmanteau of mechanics and electronics; however, as the complexity
of technical systems continued to evolve, the definition had been broadened to include
more technical areas.
The word mechatronics originated in Japanese-English and was created by Tetsuro Mori,
an engineer of Yaskawa Electric Corporation. The word mechatronics was registered
as trademark by the company in Japan with the registration number of "46-32714" in 1971.
However, the company later released the right to use the word to public, whereupon the
word began being used across the world. Nowadays, the word is translated into many
languages and is considered an essential term for industry.
Many people treat mechatronics as a modern buzzword synonymous
with robotics and electromechanical engineering.

Mechatronics is the combination of Mechanical engineering, Electronic engineering,

Computer engineering, Software engineering, Control engineering, and Systems Design
engineering in order to design and manufacture useful products.
Interdisciplinarity or interdisciplinary studies involves the combining of two or
more academic disciplines into one activity, It draws knowledge from several other fields
like sociology, anthropology, psychology, economics etc. It is about creating something by
thinking across boundaries.
Electronic engineering (also called electronics and communications engineering) is
an electrical engineering discipline which utilizes nonlinear and active electrical
components (such as semiconductor devices, especially transistors, diodes and integrated
circuits) to design electronic circuits, devices, VLSI devices and their systems

Robotics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering and science that includes

mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering, computer
science, and others. Robotics deals with the design, construction, operation, and use
of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information
processing.

Electronics is widely used in information processing, telecommunication, and signal

processing. The ability of electronic devices to act as switches makes digital information-
processing possible.

Computer engineering (CE) is a branch of engineering that integrates several fields

of computer science and electronic engineering required to develop computer
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hardware and software.  Computer engineers usually have training in electronic
engineering (or electrical engineering), software design, and hardware-software integration
instead of only software engineering or electronic engineering.
Telecommunication is the transmission of signs, signals, messages, words, writings,
images and sounds or information of any nature by wire, radio, optical or
other electromagnetic systems. Since the Latin term communication is considered the
social process of information exchange, the term telecommunications is often used in its
plural form because it involves many different technologies.

Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering and engineering

management that focuses on how to design and manage complex systems over their life
cycles. At its core, systems engineering utilizes systems thinking principles to organize this
body of knowledge. The individual outcome of such efforts, an engineered system, can
be defined as a combination of components that work in synergy to collectively perform a
useful function.

Control engineering or control systems engineering is an engineering discipline that

applies automatic control theory to design systems with desired behaviors
in control environments.[1] The discipline of controls overlaps and is usually taught along
with electrical engineering at many institutions around the world.

Product engineering refers to the process of designing and developing a device,

assembly, or system such that it will be produced as an item for sale through some
production manufacturing process.

TECHNICAL WORDS / VOCABULARY:

Drive engineering Ingeniería de manejo

Mechanical engineering Ingeniería mecánica
Information technology Tecnologías de la información
Electronic engineering Ingeniería Electrónica
Engineering mechanics Ingeniería Mecánica
Automatic control engineering ingeniería de control automático
Automation engineering Ingeniería de Automatización
Automotive engineering Ingeniería automotriz
Manufacturing engineering Ingeniería de Manufactura
Pneumatics Neumática
Hydraulics Hidráulica
Robotics / robots Robótica / robots
Ball and detent Bola y retén
Bearing Cojinete
Bell crank Manivela de campana
Boss Patrón, repujado
Broach Broche
Burnish Bruñido
Bushing Cojinete, buje
Cam Leva
Casting Fundición
Chamfer Chaflán
Clevis Pendiente
Collar Collar
Collet Coronilla
Core Núcleo
Counterbore Avellanado
Countersink Avellanar, ensanchar
Coupling Acoplamiento, unión
Die Dado
Face Cara, parte frontal
Fillet Filete
Fit Ajuste
Fixture Accesorio
Flange Brida
Gage Calibrar
Gage blocks Bloques de calibre
Gear hobbing Talladora de engranajes
Geneva cam Cámara de ginebra
Gusset plate Cartela
Hasp Aldaba
Idler Engranaje, conexión
Jig Plantilla
Journal Muñón
Kerf Corte
Key Llave
Keyway Chavetero
Key/Keyway/Keyseat assembly Conjunto de llave / chavetero / asiento de
llave
Knurl Nudo compuesto, acanalar
Lug Arrastrar
Neck Cuello
Pad Almohadilla
Pawl Trinquete
Pillow block Bloque de almohada
Pinion Piñón
Planetary gears Engranajes planetarios
Rack (w/pinion gear) Cremallera (con engranaje de piñón)
Ratchet Trinquete, racha
Retaining rin Anillo de retención
Rocker arm balancín
Round Redondo
Scotch Yoke Yugo escocés
Sheave Roldana, polea
Shim Calce, pedazo de madera
Shoulder Hombro, curvatura
Spline Ranura
Spotface Cara, punto
Standoffs Enfrentamientos
Tap Grifo, llave de agua
Undercut Vender a menor precio que
Yoke Yugo, horquilla