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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
One of the most common questions we get is “How is engineering design different from other types of design?” Asking this question makes sense, since both “design” and “engineering” are wide concepts with many different applications, so it’s essential to understand the difference between some disciplines that are related but are by no means the…
In the first part of our basic glossary of engineering design, we explored some terms essential to navigate this exciting discipline. Today we bring you the second part of this selection of useful terms. Proof of Concept Also known as proof of principle, this is a rough model made to test if an idea is…
As fascinating as it is, engineering design can prove difficult to understand without a good grasp of some basic concepts. The following are some terms you will come across often as you explore this vast and compelling discipline. Blueprint A technical drawing that shows in detail how to build or develop something. This term, that…
You may be familiar with the acronym PSEP without really knowing what those four letters stand for. PSEP stands for Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan. This is an implementation plan established in 2014 by Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) to promote the continued safety of gas transmission pipelines. The basic goal of the plan is testing and…
In previous posts, we have defined engineering design and the engineering design process. As we have seen, engineering design is an important component of our society. But its benefits extend beyond the creation of useful things. Engineering design is also a thinking tool, and as such it offers several benefits to children. Introducing kids from…