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"Very comprehensive...Well written with good HW problems." - Larry Banta, West Virginia University "What I love about this book is that it puts much of what we teach in one text allowing the students to study in more depth the details their projects require." - Daniel J. Block, University of Illinois "I expect this to become the gold standard for Mechatronics classes for years to come." - David Fisher, Rose-Hulman "I was very impressed with the organization of the material and the level of knowledge the authors bring to each topic. I was also impressed with the concise and clear way topics are introduced and explained." - David Fisher, Rose-Hulman "I think that's great! My students get an introduction to Mechatronics then have a textbook to take with them after the course that they can continue to use and learn from." - David Fisher, Rose-Hulman "The authors really know their stuff and offer good guidelines, rules of thumb, and advice on dealing with real electronics, actuators, and sensors. I also really enjoyed the project discussion and trying to put into words what needs to happen in a good design process!" - David Fisher, Rose-Hulman "The best features of the proposed text are its breadth and its detailed coverage of practical electronics." - William R. Murray, California Polytechnic State University "The textbook is overflowing with information. There is traditional analysis, an extensive survey of current hardware (sensors, actuators, computer hardware), practical advice (do's & don't's). There is a lot to assimilate with many useful chapters that contain pedagogical examples and a wealth of practical information." - Mark Nagurka, Marquette University "The textbook is applied and not just a theoretical product. It reflects years of hardware experience from the authors." - Mark Nagurka, Marquette University "This one volume includes many subjects that are part of the enterprise of mechatronics. The book has exceptionally strong coverage of microcontrollers." - Mark Nagurka, Marquette University

Introduction to Mechatronic Design is ideal for upper level and graduate Mechatronics courses in Electrical, Computing, or Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. ? Unlike other texts on mechatronics that focus on derivations and calculations, Introduction to Mechatronics, 1e, takes a narrative approach, emphasizing the importance of building intuition and understanding before diving into the math. The authors believe that integration is the core of mechatronics-and students must have a command of each of the domains to create the balance necessary for successful mechatronic design-and devote sections of the book to each area, including mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines, as well as a section on system design and engineering. A robust package of teaching and learning resources accompanies the book.