11th International Scientific Conference Research and Development of Mechanical Elements and Systems IRMES (2025) [pp. 167-173]
AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Milan BANIĆ 
, Aleksandar MILTENOVIĆ , Miodrag MILČIĆ
Download Full Pdf 
DOI: 10.46793/IRMES25.167B
ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:
Mechanical engineers in the field of machine design and product development are facing a rapidly changing environment. Over the next decade, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), additive manufacturing, and the pursuit of sustainability will significantly influence the required skill sets. This paper outlines the technical, digital, and soft competencies that are considered essential for future mechanical engineers from both academic and industry perspectives
KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:
additive manufacturing; Selective Laser Melting (SLM); bonded joint; maraging steel; mechanical properties
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / ПРОЈЕКАТ:
This research was financially supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia (Contract No. 451-03-136/2025- 03/200109).
REFERENCES / ЛИТЕРАТУРА:
- The Royal Academy of Engineering Skills for the Future: The 2013 Perkins Review Revisited. London, 2019. Available: https://www.raeng.org.uk/perkins2019
- Vision 2030: Creating the Future of Mechanical Engineering Education. Available: https://www.asme.org/asme-programs/students-and- faculty/engineering-education/strategy-vision-2030
- Zhang, C., Yang, J.: Summary of Mechanical Engineering in New Era. A History of Mechanical Engineering, 1st ; Springer: Singapore, pp. 351–2020.
- Gallego-Schmid, A., Mendoza, J. M. F., Jeswani H. K., Azapagic, : Life cycle environmental impacts of vacuum cleaners and the effects of European regulation. Science of The Total Environment, 559, 192–203. 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.03.149
- Navarro, I. J., Yepes, V., Martí, J. V.: Life Cycle Cost Assessment of Preventive Strategies Applied to Prestressed Concrete Bridges Exposed to Chlorides. Sustainability, 10(3), 2018. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10030845
- Saidani, M., Yannou, B., Leroy, Y., Cluzel, F., Kendall, A.: A taxonomy of circular economy indicators. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019, 207, 542-559. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.10.014
- Wiberg, A., Persson, J., Ölvander, J.: Design for additive manufacturing – A review of available design methods and software. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 25(6), 1080–1094. https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-10-2018-0262
- Gao, W., Zhang, Y., Ramanujan, D., Ramani, K., et al.: The status, challenges, and future of additive manufacturing in engineering. Computer-Aided Design, 69, 65-89. 2015. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cad.2015.04.001
- Tang, Y., Zhao, Y. F.: A survey of the design methods for additive manufacturing to improve functional performance. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 22(3), 569–2016. https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-03-2014-0021
- Tao, , Zhang, H., Liu, A., Nee, A. Y. C.: Digital Twin in Industry: State-of-the-Art. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 15(4), pp. 2405–2415. 2018. https://doi.org/10.1109/TII.2018.2873186
- ASME: Training the Future Engineering Workforce. https://www.asme.org/topics- resources/content/training-the-future-engineering- workforce (accessed on 14 June 2025)
- https://www.wired.com/2002/09/engineers-meet-for-mass-mind-meld/ (accessed on 14 June 2025)
- Rangelov, D., Miltenović, A., Stamenković, D., Stojanović, L., Perić, M., Preventive maintenance in railway vehicles using new technologies, Railcon 2024, pp. 121-124
- Simonović, M., Banić, M., Miltenović, A., Stamenković, D., Rajić, M., Perić, M., Rangelov, D., Tomić, M., Pavlović, V., Autonomous robot for train undercarriage visual inspection, Railcon 2022, pp. XI-XVIII