different between systems vs mechatronics

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?s?st?mz/

Noun

systems

1. plural of system

   The Python language's huge object library includes a full set of features for systems programming. — Systems Programming in Python, NM Tech. viewed 13 Feb. 2005.

Usage notes

• See usage notes at system.

Derived terms

• systems analysis, systems art, systems biology, systems ecology, systems engineering, systems programming, systems psychology, systems science

Danish

Noun

systems n

1. indefinite genitive singular of system

French

Noun

systems m

1. plural of system

Swedish

Noun

systems

1. indefinite genitive singular of system
2. indefinite genitive plural of system

English

Etymology

Blend of mechanics +? electronics

Noun

mechatronics (uncountable)

1. The synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering and software engineering for the study of automata from an engineering perspective and the control of advanced hybrid systems.
   • 1989, Makoto Kajitani, A Concept of Mechatronics

     Advanced technology to create energy-saving, resorce-saving and highly intelligent systems by integrating mechanics, electronics and software is called mechatronics.

   • 2012, Alex A. Kecskes, The Rise of the Mechatronics Engineer

     So what's this new hybrid called a Mechatronics Engineer? Simply stated, these pros apply mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering theory and techniques to create automated, intelligent products, smart devices, and industrial control systems--systems that can then be "taught" to improve their performance. This is where many future engineering jobs are headed.

Synonyms

• electromechanical systems

Derived terms

• micromechatronics

Related terms

• mechatronic

Translations

See also

• electromechanical
• systems