Even if you are only vaguely familiar with the worlds of construction and engineering, chances are that you have heard about project managers. But what does a project manager do? Keep reading to discover the answer. What Does a Project Manager Do? Simply put, a project manager is in charge of ensuring that a project…
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Is engineering design art or science? This is a common—and valid—question because engineering design combines aspects of artistic and scientific thought. Come with us as we take a closer look at the differences between these disciplines. What Is Art? Let’s begin by providing a working definition of art. We can define art as a human…
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Engineering design is more than hard skills. This is a demanding field, and success requires a strong balance of technical know-how and interpersonal skills. That’s why today we bring you three soft skills essential to engineering design and how to hone them. What Are Soft Skills? Before we take a look at the soft skills…
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Technical drawing is a basic aspect of engineering design. Keep reading to learn more about technical drawing, from its definition and history to its evolution. What Is Technical Drawing? Technical drawing, also known as drafting, is a detailed graphic rendition of how something functions or how it is built. Technical drawings are made at a…
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As we have seen in previous posts, engineering design is everywhere. But what is a design engineer, exactly? Keep reading and discover the answer. What Is a Design Engineer? In short, design engineers are professionals who design and test a test various goods and products. As hinted above, since we are surrounded by products of…
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The term “fourth industrial revolution” is gaining wider acceptance as a useful term to refer to a ground-breaking process that will change the way we think about products, services, and engineering design itself. Keep reading to learn more about this fascinating topic and get a glimpse into the exciting tools that engineering designers will have…
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Although it may seem hard to believe, one of the most common questions about engineering design (at least according to the internet) is “Why is engineering design important?” There are at least two reasons why engineering design is a driving force of the world as we know it. It Offers an Effective Framework for Problem-Solving…
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Engineering design is an exciting field with applications that encompass almost every aspect of our lives. And yet, questions abound about this discipline. Today we answer three of the most common. What Is Engineering Design? This term refers to the organized development and testing (through the use of creativity as well as mathematical and scientific…
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From bridges and products we use every day, engineering design is everywhere. However, not everyone knows what an engineering designer does. Let’s take a closer look at this important role. What Does an Engineering Designer Do? Sometimes called “design engineers”, or simply “engineers”, engineering designers develop, test, and improve manufacturing processes and products. As a…
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The engineering design process is so comprehensive and versatile that some people wonder what are the differences between engineering design and the scientific method. The truth is that while both concepts are extremely useful, there are important differences between them. What Is the Scientific Method? Let’s begin by defining what the scientific method is. The…
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