A new study, “System Design: New Product Development for Mechatronics,” implies it’s make-or-break time to get on board with design simulation tools. (See “How the best do it,” Mar. 6, 2008, Machine ...

Although the basics haven't changed—four wheels, transmission, engine, and so on—today's vehicles have a staggering amount of “high tech” and “intelligent” content: Cars with DVD players and iPod® ...

Middle Tennessee State University's mechatronics program has received a major boost from one of its international partners. Siemens has given the university $278 million worth of software to teach ...