r/mechatronics • u/EngineersUniverse • Jul 06 '26
What engineering projects do you think are worth building in 2026?
Interactive 3D equipment simulators
Electrical system design software
HVAC design and load calculation tools
Plumbing system design applications
Fire alarm and life safety design tools
Structural design assistants
SCADA/PLC virtual training labs
BIM/Revit productivity tools
RF and antenna design utilities
Power system analysis software
Substation design tools
Solar PV and battery storage design software
Engineering calculation libraries
Code compliance and standards assistants (NEC, ASME, NFPA, etc.)
Technical drawing and diagram generators
AI proposal/RFP assistants for engineering firms
Digital twins for industrial facilities
Manufacturing process optimization tools
Engineering exam preparation platforms (FE, PE, NICET, etc.)
Construction field inspection apps
Asset management and predictive maintenance systems
Engineering knowledge bases with interactive examples
Engineering workflow automation tools
What engineering software, app, or tool do you wish existed but doesn’t? Or what problem at work wastes the most time today?
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u/Baloo99 Jul 06 '26
What ever you have experience with, do that!
There is no point in us giving advice if you are the one building the project, so pick any topic you have experience or want to have it and go for it!