Hardware (mechanical)

"Hardware" in the context of mechanical engineering and systems generally refers to the physical components that make up machines, devices, or systems. This can include a wide range of items, such as: 1. **Mechanical Components**: These include parts like gears, bearings, levers, pulleys, and linkages that help in the movement and operation of machines. 2. **Fasteners**: Nuts, bolts, screws, and rivets that are used to assemble components together.