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Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools. It is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines."Mechanical engineering," in Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Colour photogrpah of a nineteenth century steam engine in the Berlin Museum of Technology.
Mechanical Engineering and Machinery

General

Human-powered transport

Steam engineering

Patents

  • United States patent 285584, "Turbine for Steam and Other Motive Powers", Gustaf de Laval, issued September 25, 1883, filed July 28, 1883.

Motors and engines

Renewable energy sources

Pneumatic machinery

Machine shops