Mechatronics. An overview

Mechatronics is a synergy of several engineering disciplines. It relates to the design and manufacture of intelligent electromechanical products and devices. Goods and services that are produced by using Mechatronics principles have become an intimate part of human lives in modern civilization. Mechatronics has become the backbone for sustaining high standard of living of people, as well as a nation's competitiveness in the global marketplace. Demands for engineers with adequate knowledge and experience in Mechatronics have drastically increased in the last decade. This paper attempts to offer readers an overview on this emerging engineering process.