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 .

Subdisciplines

• Mechanics
• Kinematics
• Mechatronics and robotics
• Structural analysis
• Thermodynamics and thermo-science
• Drafting