Mechatronic Systems

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The paper discusses how many buildings today feature fully computerized building management systems that monitor energy use and maintenance schedules on a continuous basis. The paper shows how the trend towards this coalescence of different types of mechanical and electronics technologies has increased in recent years. The paper discusses how they help eliminate the need for human oversight, but the process is not without its challenges and constraints. The paper explores these systems and concludes that as building management professionals gain additional experience with these systems, it can be expected that additional applications will be identified that will make these systems more effective in the future.

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Keywords
Functional Description
Technologies at Play
HVAC Servicing Expectations
Conclusion and Proposals for Improvement

From the Paper:

"The encyclopedic entry for mechatronics indicates that, "Mechatronics is centred on mechanics, electronics and computing which, combined, make possible the generation of simpler, more economical, reliable and versatile systems" (Mechatronics, 2006, p. 2).
"According to Tolentino (2000), in recent years, mechatronics-based systems and processes that combine mechanical and electronics technologies have emerged that involve the application of the most advanced computer technologies in design, manufacturing and engineering along with the use of more advanced technological breakthroughs associated with high-definition television, innovative materials and chemicals, as well as advanced microchip technology."

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