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Mechanical Engineers

Mechanical engineering is one of the braodest disciplines of engineering.  Mechanical engineers. develop manufacturing processes, machines, tools and other mechanical devices. Some examples are :

  • car engines,
  • machines that help people with disability,
  • robots for manufacturing,
  • escalators and elevators,
  • gas and steam turbines,
  • refrigeration,
  • wind energy systems,
  • hybrid land, air and sea vehicles,
  • Harvesting energy from body movement