ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

This report takes a close look at how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of mechanical engineering. Focusing on design, manufacturing, and maintenance, the study draws insights from a broad review of published research, industry publications, and real-world examples. Among the benefits, the report highlights how AI-driven design tools help engineers create better solutions, how automated manufacturing leads to greater accuracy and fewer mistakes, and how predictive maintenance keeps machines running longer and more efficiently. AI is also making it easier for companies to meet sustainability targets through more innovative energy use. Still, the report does not shy away from the hurdles. Adopting AI can be costly, especially for smaller businesses, and theres the real possibility that some jobs will change or disappear, making retraining important. The technologys reliability depends heavily on access to high-quality data, and there are open questions about who is responsible when things go wrong, as well as concerns about data security. The report suggests that, while AI offers exciting opportunities to boost innovation and efficiency in mechanical engineering, careful planning is needed. Addressing financial, workforce, data, and ethical challenges will help ensure AIs benefits are realized across the industry.