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#7: 7 tools every mechanical engineer should have

Engineering ResourcesOne of the great things about being a mechanical engineer is that there are aspects of the job that are just better done “by hand” rather than relying on our computers, phones, and apps. For those times when you get to step away from the computer and phone and get back to hands-on engineering and design, here are seven tools that will make the job easier.

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