What does engineering automation mean in mechanical engineering?

Engineering automation in mechanical engineering refers to the end-to-end digitalization and rule-based automation of all engineering processes – from quote configuration through design to manufacturing documentation. Product knowledge is captured in a central rule base from which CPQ configurations, 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials are generated automatically. Machine builders thus master variant complexity, shorten lead times, and ensure a consistent data foundation across CAD, PDM, ERP, and CRM.