Robot: Microrobots, Micro-teleoperator, Mobile sensor. Figure shows Nickel micromotor and gear train formed using the LIGA process at the University of Wisconsin, Such structures combine extreme precision with high aspect ratios, can be driven magnetically, and provide one example of MEMS. The rotor diameter here is 150 mm Magnetic micromotors have been driven at rates exceeding 50,000 rpm Cellular and molecular biomechanics In recent years cellular and molecular bio-mechanics have gained in importance, and problems of biomechanics at that scale have begun to emerge These problems, again, necessitate expansion and further development in the basic continuum mechanics theories and models that have long been the mainstay of ME Information Technology T has influenced ME in many significant ways Computational methods in mechanics are becoming increasingly important, e.g., finite element lods(FEM) The availability of distributed information through networks reinforces the emphasis on collaborative systems design and analysis rather than a more isolated focus on the various components Energy and Environmental Issues The focus in environmental engineering has shifted from remediation(e.g, wastewater treatment)to design of environmentally "friendly products manufactured in an environmentally conscious manner Key principles with which mechanical engineers must deal are design for the environment, lifecycle design, and sustainable development 5. Communicating as a ME In both academia and industry, mechanical engineers need to speak and write their ideas 5.1 Types of communication Lab Reports Lab work is an important part of every engineer's training. Lab Reports are factual presentations of test o experiment results completed in a lab or simulation. Typically, Lab reports discuss procedures as well as describe the details of a test or experiment Poster sessions As an engineer, you'll participate in Poster Sessions during conferences and seminars. A Poster Session allows you to display and discuss your work on a project or the results of your research. It combines text and graphics to make a visually-pleasing presentation. As viewers walk by, your poster should quickly and efficiently communicate your research Proposals Engineers write Proposals to present a topic to be researched or to suggest a plan of action In academia, engineers write proposals to receive funding for their research or even to initiate a project As an engineer, you may determine that a problem exists, and therefore, propose solutions to an organization. In this case, you must first convince the agency that the problem exists before proposing your solutions Technical Reports Technical reports present facts and conclusions about your designs and other projects. Typically, a technical report includes research about technical concepts as well as graphical depictions of designs and A technical report follows a strict organization. This way, when other engineers read what you write, they can quickly locate the information that interests them the mostRobot : Microrobots, Micro-teleoperator, Mobile sensor. Figure shows Nickel micromotor and gear train formed using the LIGA process at the University of Wisconsin ,Such structures combine extreme precision with high aspect ratios, can be driven magnetically, and provide one example of MEMS. The rotor diameter here is 150 mm. Magnetic micromotors have been driven at rates exceeding 50,000 rpm. Cellular and Molecular Biomechanics In recent years cellular and molecular bio-mechanics have gained in importance, and problems of biomechanics at that scale have begun to emerge. These problems, again, necessitate expansion and further development in the basic continuum mechanics theories and models that have long been the mainstay of ME. Information Technology IT has influenced ME in many significant ways. Computational methods in mechanics are becoming increasingly important, e.g., finite element methods (FEM). The availability of distributed information through networks reinforces the emphasis on collaborative systems design and analysis rather than a more isolated focus on the various components. Energy and Environmental Issues The focus in environmental engineering has shifted from remediation (e.g., wastewater treatment) to design of environmentally “friendly” products manufactured in an environmentally conscious manner. . Key principles with which mechanical engineers must deal are design for the environment, lifecycle design, and sustainable development. . 5. Communicating as a ME In both academia and industry, mechanical engineers need to speak and write their ideas. 5.1 Types of communication Lab Reports Lab work is an important part of every engineer's training. Lab Reports are factual presentations of test or experiment results completed in a lab or simulation. Typically, Lab Reports discuss procedures as well as describe the details of a test or experiment. Poster Sessions As an engineer, you'll participate in Poster Sessions during conferences and seminars. A Poster Session allows you to display and discuss your work on a project or the results of your research. . It combines text and graphics to make a visually-pleasing presentation. As viewers walk by, your poster should quickly and efficiently communicate your research. Proposals Engineers write Proposals to present a topic to be researched or to suggest a plan of action. . In academia, engineers write proposals to receive funding for their research or even to initiate a project. As an engineer, you may determine that a problem exists, and therefore, propose solutions to an organization. In this case, you must first convince the agency that the problem exists before proposing your solutions. Technical Reports Technical reports present facts and conclusions about your designs and other projects. Typically, a technical report includes research about technical concepts as well as graphical depictions of designs and data. . A technical report follows a strict organization. This way, when other engineers read what you write, they can quickly locate the information that interests them the most.