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mechatronics

British  
/ ˌmɛkəˈtrɒnɪks /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) the combination of mechanical engineering, computing, and electronics, as used in the design and development of new manufacturing techniques

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Etymology

Origin of mechatronics

C20: from mecha ( nics ) + ( elec ) tronics

Example Sentences

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Michaela Benthaus, a German aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the European Space Agency, was among the passengers to cross the Karman line, the internationally recognized boundary of space, during the approximately 10-minute flight.

From Barron's

Northern Virginia Community College, the largest workforce provider in the commonwealth, offers programs in automotive technology, HVAC, welding, mechatronics, cybersecurity, data-center operations and healthcare, among others.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s shocking to find someone who’s not toting a gun,” said Frame, 61, who teaches mechatronics — a mix of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science.

From Los Angeles Times

Pat Lindner, Amazon’s vice president of mechatronics and sustainable packaging, told Grist that the company has no control over how its packaging is handled “once it has been disposed of by municipalities or recycling centers.”

From Salon

For example, just recently, the researchers of KTU Institute of Mechatronics have created the frame for immobilising the Gamma Knife radiosurgery patients at the Clinics of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.

From Science Daily