A curated list of tools, platforms, resources, and educational content for Mechanical Engineering, covering design, simulation, manufacturing, materials, and more.
- General Resources
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
- Simulation and Analysis
- Materials Science
- Manufacturing and Automation
- Robotics and Mechatronics
- Thermal and Fluid Systems
- Open-Source Tools
- Educational Resources
- Community and Forums
- Contribute
- License
- What is Mechanical Engineering? - An overview of the field and its subdisciplines.
- ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Resources, standards, and journals for mechanical engineers.
- Engineering Toolbox - Handy tools and references for mechanical engineers.
- AutoCAD - A widely used software for 2D and 3D design.
- SolidWorks - A powerful tool for 3D CAD design, simulation, and manufacturing.
- Fusion 360 - A cloud-based CAD/CAM/CAE tool for collaborative design.
- Creo - A comprehensive CAD solution for parametric modeling.
- Onshape - A cloud-native CAD platform for collaborative design.
- ANSYS - Industry-standard software for structural, thermal, and fluid analysis.
- COMSOL Multiphysics - A versatile simulation tool for coupled physics and engineering applications.
- Abaqus - Advanced FEA software for structural analysis.
- MATLAB - A platform for numerical computation and simulation.
- OpenFOAM - An open-source tool for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.
- CES EduPack - A tool for materials selection and property analysis.
- MatWeb - A comprehensive database of material properties.
- Thermo-Calc - Software for materials thermodynamics and phase diagram calculations.
- Materials Project - Open-access materials data for researchers and engineers.
- JMatPro - A tool for simulating the behavior of materials in manufacturing processes.
- Mastercam - CAD/CAM software for manufacturing applications.
- Edgecam - A CAM solution for CNC programming and automation.
- Siemens NX - A tool for integrated design and manufacturing.
- CNC Simulator Pro - A CNC machine simulation software.
- RobotStudio - A tool for robot programming and manufacturing simulation.
- ROS (Robot Operating System) - A flexible framework for robot software development.
- Simulink - A platform for modeling and simulating dynamic systems.
- Gazebo - A robotics simulator for designing and testing robotic systems.
- KUKA Sim - A tool for simulating robotic manufacturing processes.
- Arduino - A microcontroller platform widely used in robotics and mechatronics.
- EES (Engineering Equation Solver) - A tool for solving engineering thermodynamics and heat transfer problems.
- CFX - A CFD software for fluid flow and heat transfer analysis.
- EnergyPlus - A simulation tool for energy systems in buildings.
- TRNSYS - A flexible software for simulating energy systems.
- HeatCAD - A tool for designing and simulating HVAC systems.
- FreeCAD - An open-source parametric CAD tool.
- Salome - A platform for pre- and post-processing for numerical simulations.
- ParaView - Open-source data analysis and visualization software.
- Calculix - An open-source FEA software for structural analysis.
- KiCAD - An open-source tool for designing electronic circuits in mechatronics.
- MIT OpenCourseWare: Mechanical Engineering - Free courses covering a wide range of mechanical engineering topics.
- NPTEL Mechanical Engineering Courses - Online courses from Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
- Khan Academy: Engineering - Free lessons on engineering fundamentals.
- YouTube Channels - Channels like Practical Engineering and Real Engineering for engaging content.
- Books on Mechanical Engineering - Popular books like Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design.
- r/Engineering - A subreddit for discussing engineering topics.
- Eng-Tips Forums - Forums for mechanical engineers to share knowledge.
- ASME Community - A platform for connecting with other mechanical engineers.
- Mechanical Engineering Slack Groups - Communities for sharing ideas and resources.
- LinkedIn Mechanical Engineering Groups - Professional groups for networking and discussions.
Contributions are welcome!
