Learning Materials List Mechanical Engineering

Learning Materials List for Year 1 Mechanical Engineering Programme - Academic Year 2026/2027

Materials indicated 'Fontys' as publisher, can be purchased at Fontys as from lesson week 1.

Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences (SI Units) (6th edition)

  • Author: Cengel, Y.
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill
  • ISBN: 9781260597585
  • Required Purchase: Yes
  • Course Code: MEDEP1, MEBEP21 (Semester 1 + Semester 2)


    Manual of Engineering Drawing: British and International Standards (5th edition)

    • Author: Simmons, Colin H.; Maguire, Dennis E.; Phelps, Neil
    • Publisher: Elsevier
    • ISBN: 9780128184820
    • Required Purchase: Yes
    • Course Code: MEBCAD (Semester 1)
    • Note: Paper version

    • Also available online in the Fontys library. PLEASE NOTE: the online library contains only a few copies that can be viewed at a time.


        Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (9th edition)

        • Author: Kalpakjian, S.; e.a.
        • Publisher: Pearson
        • ISBN: 9781292488042
        • Required Purchase: Yes
        • Course Code: MEBM1 (Semester 1)


          NX 2506 for Beginners (black/white, alternative) or NX 2506 (Colour Edition – Recommended)

          • Author: Tutorial Books
          • Publisher: Tutorial Books
          • ISBN: 9798268268591(black/white)
          • ISBN: 9788199428973 (colour), please note that delivery time for colour is ca. 4 weeks
          • Required Purchase: Yes
          • Course Code: MEBCAD (Semester 1)


            Report Writing for Readers with Little Time (1st edition)

            • Author: Elling, R.
            • Publisher: Noordhoff uitgevers
            • ISBN: 9789001812591
            • Required Purchase: Yes
            • Course Code: MEDPP2, MECPP3 (Semester 1 + Semester 2)
            • Note: Paper version

            • Also available online in the Fontys library. PLEASE NOTE: the online library contains only a few copies that can be viewed at a time.


              Statics and Mechanics of Materials in SI Units (6th edition)

              • Author: Hibbeler, R.
              • Publisher: Pearson
              • ISBN: 9781292460208
              • Required Purchase: Yes
              • Course Code: MECCM1, MEACM2 (Semester 1 + Semester 2)


                Triangular Protractor (Geo Triangle)

                • Author: -
                • Publisher: -
                • ISBN: -
                • Required Purchase: Yes
                • Course Code: MEBWI1, MEBWI2 (Semester 1 + Semester 2)


                Non-graphical Calculator: Casio FX-82-MS or FX-82-NL

                • Author: -
                • Publisher: -
                • ISBN: -
                • Required Purchase: Yes
                • Course Code: MEBWI1, MEBWI2 (Semester 1 + Semester 2)


                Arduino Kit Mechanical Engineering

                • Author: -
                • Publisher: Fontys Technology Storeroom
                • ISBN: -
                • Required Purchase: Yes
                • Course Code: MECMR1 (Semester 2)


                  Work Shoes (Safety Class S3)

                  • Required Purchase: Yes
                  • Course Code: WCPPR (Semester 1)
                  • Notes:
                    Available at DTCHshoes (www.dtchshoes.com/pages/fontys). You will get : 15% discount with code Fontys15 when you order with your Fontys mail address (free shipping and returns within NL)
                    Also availalble at Autopartswinkel (www.autopartswinkel.nl) - Redbrick work shoes S3 (free shipping, return on own cost or exchange in store).

                  Status concerning purchase yes/no:
                  yes = required (necessary purchase)
                  no = purchase in consultation with teacher (in class)

                  Laptop

                  • A laptop is compulsory for your study. Check the required specifications for the laptop under 'July' on the Fresh at Fontys Technology page.
                  • Please note: There is no IT support for an Apple and NX software cannot be installed on mac OS.

                  May 2026