Chapter 1 Overview and History of Mechanical Engineering 1.1 Definition of Mechanical Engineering 1.2 History of Machinery Development 1.3 Fields of Mechanical Engineering Chapter 2 Machine Design Theory 2.1 Main Contents of Mechanical Design 2.2 Mechanical Design Process 2.3 Mechanical Design Criteria Chapter 3 Typical Mechanical Parts 3.1 Gears 3.2 Shaft 3.3 Rolling Contact Bearings 3.4 Keys, Couplings, and Seals 3.5 Belt and Chain Drives Chapter 4 Mechanical Manufacturing Technology 4.1 Concept and Organization Process of Mechanical Manufacturing 4.2 Casting Technology and Its Application 4.3 Pressure Processing and Its Application 4.4 Welding Processing and Its Application 4.5 Conventional Machining Methods and Their Applications Chapter 5 Advanced Manufacturing Technology 5.1 Concept of Advanced Mechanical Manufacturing Technology 5.2 Advanced Manufacturing Process 5.3 Manufacturing Automation Technology 5.4 Advanced Manufacturing Mode Chapter 6 Modern Design Methods and the Applications 6.1 Connotation of Modern Design Methods 6.2 Creative Design 6.3 Virtual Technology 6.4 Optimization Design 6.5 Green Design REFERENCES