Introduction of Mechatronic Technology into Cross-Department Product Design Curricula

Abstract

earned his master's in mechanical engineering from the City College of New York in 1987 and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York in 1995. Prior joining the Mechanical Engineering Technology department at City Tech, he served as an engineering instructor for the JUMP, an engineering training program sponsored by the New York State Department of Transportation. Professor Zhangs research area includes materials testing, composite materials, CAD/CAE, mechatronics, and engineering animation.

Development of a Design Theory and Methodology Model for Mechatronics

“…It is worth mentioning that, in the mechatronic process, human resources such as engineers, technicians, and designers from various disciplines are very important. Mechatronics engineers not only must have extensive knowledge in their specialized fields, it is also essential they know how to work together and concurrently 2 . Mechatronics is not only the integration of functionality and the combination of different components, but also it is the design plan, integration and production process.…”