Engineering trends in 2023

Engineering is one of the best fields when it comes to getting an education or doing a job.

There are dozens and dozens of types of engineering. If we talk about the basics, engineering is about using specialized bases of knowledge to solve a problem. In broad terms, engineering can be divided into main categories – chemical, civil, electrical, computer and mechanical engineering.

Engineering trends is a requirement for any company and professional who wants to remain competitive in a market full of advances and transformations. Despite the cultural barrier, the different sector has shown progress in accepting technological changes as well as environmental changes which are important for further growth.

What is meant by the engineering trend?

The trends or patterns of engineering system evolution are systemized guides and a description of the “winning” transitions from one development phase to the next that allowed the technical solutions to occupy and maintain a leading position in the market.

trends mean accepting and applying different trends for future growth and development.

Different trends in engineering in 2021:

Computer/IT Engineering:

As we know, technology is evolving so fastly that there is a rapid change in industries and businesses. There is a lot of need to learn as per the technologies. As technology evolves, it enables even faster change and progress, causing an acceleration of the rate of change.

Technology-based careers don’t change at the same speed. There is a lot of need to learn as per the new trends.IT worker of the 21st century will constantly be learning.

here are some trends which are going to take place in 2021:

Artificial intelligence:

Before we all stuck in the global pandemic of 2020, the world was turned on its head, artificial intelligence (AI), and specifically the branch of AI which is also known as machine learning. It was causing widespread disruption in almost every industry & businesses as well as in different sectors. 

Work is also ongoing to develop AI solutions to help deal with the huge backlog of other medical issues, such as cancer, where treatment has been affected as resources are diverted to fight Covid-19. Artificial intelligence played a vital role in fighting this virus. Over the next year, we are likely to see the accelerated adoption of AI across many other areas of healthcare to face medical-related issues. 

In the coming 2021, there will be a high scope for AI and Machine learning, Engineers have to learn the technological things practically. In the covid-19 pandemic, we understood the importance of updated technology in the healthcare industry. Artificial Intelligence is a rapidly advancing technology, made possible by the Internet.

These traits allow AI to bring immense socioeconomic opportunities, while also posing ethical and socio-economic challenges. The engineers also recognize that understanding the opportunities and challenges associated with AI is critical to developing an Internet that people can trust.

Another related growth area in advanced technology will be the use of facial recognition technology. It is also powered by computer vision algorithms. It focuses on the identification of individuals, rather than patterns among groups of people, facial recognition has been used by police to detect lockdown and quarantine-avoiders. Facial recognition technology also helps to find out an individual with covid symptoms among the groups.so, In the future, this technology advancement will make a huge impact on IT/Computer engineers.

Civil Engineering:

The civil engineering construction industry is growing rapidly. There are two main things which are going to capture everything as their trend is increasing rapidly. These two trends are virtual reality and augmented reality. Although the technology itself isn’t new, its applicability vis-a-vis civil and construction industry is gaining immense popularity.

What is virtual reality?

Virtual reality (VR) is a simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world. So, it is called virtual reality.

Virtual reality in civil engineering:

Virtual reality is empowering and giving the hopes to civil engineers, designers, construction-based engineers to create things using advanced technology. They can feel an interactive and immense experience. Augmented Reality tells about real-world and graphics to give field personnel and civil engineers useful information such as health and safety warnings, productivity statistics, design specifications. By providing such useful information & data with its making their job easier.

Engineers can learn these things to get a high salary and a satisfactory job in the future.

2. Use of BIM will get increased:

BIM means building information models. This plays an important role in cloud-based technology and big data. Civil engineers can now create their virtual models using their designs and data by using the virtual 3D models. So, there will be a high trend in changing and building their designs as well as drawing into reality. 

It will work in Construction of bridges, electricity networks, and superstructures can gain momentum with workable virtual models of the designs.BIM and 3D modelling provide engineers with a chance to visualize completed designs at the onset, the design process is poised to be cost-efficient and more streamlined in the future. It will save money and time in the future. So, there will be high growth of civil engineers.

There will be a high demand for sustainable designs:

There will be a high demand for smart materials, intelligent electrical grids, smart buildings with embedded sensors, and other revolutionary technologies. It will give civil engineers the huge push to innovate sustainable designs with different creative ideas. It will help them to look forward to future advancement and growth.

 The main key areas are like zero-energy housing. Insulating homes with double skin facade and integrating PV panels that facilitate better utilization of captured energy.

There is a major concern with the explosive population growth.so the smart use of space in housing which can ease the congestion and pave way for sustainable urban development is also a key trend that will find wider acceptance. There is a massive growth for civil engineers to adopt this technological advancement and grow accordingly.

3. Electrical Engineering:

As we can see, 2020 is shaping up to be a great year for the Internet of things and its impact is predicted by some to increase company revenues by as much as $344 billion in 2021.

 The efficiency that IoT devices bring to an organization and are also predicted to provide around $177 billion in cost savings. There is a huge growth in technology and automation sectors. There is an increasing and developing trend in electrical engineers’ lives to learn and apply electrical technology with advanced trends.

Electrical Vehicles:

Due to the increase in air pollution, people are changing their mindset towards electrical vehicles. The electrical vehicle industry is rapidly growing and changing day by day. Their market share in the automated industry is also increasing.

Some new exciting models are coming on the market next year. Many manufacturers are investing high in electrical vehicles to grasp all market shares. The next decade should also see a massive increase in the number of Electrical vehicles on the road.

Researchers say that by 2030 it is estimated that somewhere in the order of 125 million should be on the road. But there are some other interesting trends within the EV market to look out for next year. better batteries with high charging capacity, the continued rollout of charging tech, autonomous driving, solar-powered EVs, electric planes, and better software are all things which are going to take place in the coming years. Some students have made the mindset that there is no scope for electric engineering. But, we observe these things there is a high scope for this branch to play an important role in the coming 2021.

There is an increase in sustainable energy:

The energy sector is another interesting market to watch in 2021. The drive for ever more energy sources and ever better efficiency should see some interesting innovation next year. People are innovating and experimenting in this sector to adopt better changes in the future market.

The will be innovations in:

• Energy storage and better battery life.
• Artificial intelligence and sustainable energy growth.
• Blockchain
• Grid parity
• Cybersecurity 
• Distributed Energy Resource (DER)
• The political climate

Mechanical Engineering:

There is an additive advancement that is taking place in the coming 2021. There is a growth in 3D printing which is a complex process where an object’s model is created using CAD software. This is an automated and creative software to draw 3 D designs which made the mechanical trend more creative. In near future, there is going to be a revolution in the field of mechanical engineering with special emphasis on various streams like Smart Materials, Automation, Robotics, Farm mechanization, Renewable energy systems (Solar, Tidal, Wind energy).

Advantages of future trends for engineering students:

• Employment growth.
• Easy task
• It will save time.
• High paid jobs.
• Automation will help to start a business with less investment.
• The syllabus will get more practical based.

Which are the main things of this trend?

• Automation
• Artificial intelligence
• Growth in the energy sector.
• Advancement in 3D printing, design and production.
• There will be a high demand and growth for engineers in the coming year. Trends will increase high in automation and technology.