2024 DESIGN ENGINEERING READERSHIP SURVEY

Design Engineering is committed to delivering practical, relevant and insightful content on a broad range of topics relevant to mechanical engineers, machine builders, product designers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

We need your feedback to make sure we’re on the right path.

As an industry professional, you’ve been selected by our publisher to provide us with your feedback and opinions—the good, the bad and the ugly. Our content is as diverse and varied as the profession itself. Your insights help steer the direction of our content and make sure our editors are covering the issues that matter most.

The survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete.

Results of the survey are confidential, and no effort will be made to match responses to individuals. Any data shared will only be done in aggregate.
1.a) What best describes your title? (Select one)
1.b) Do you have a P.Eng. professional designation?
2. What sector do you primarily work in? (Select one)
3. How many employees at your organization? (Select one)
4. What province/territory do you live in? (Select one)
5. Please rate your interest in reading or learning about the following topics:

[Use Likert scale with the following options – Very Interested; Interested; Somewhat Interested; Not Interested; No Opinion]
Very Interested
Interested
Somewhat Interested
Not Interested
No Opinion
Robotics
Artificial intelligence (AI) and copilots
Cybersecurity and secure design
Autonomous and self-driving technology
Electric vehicle/battery production/design
Aerospace technology
Medical technology (MedTech) and pharmaceuticals
Biomanufacturing
Smart automation/smart device integration
Human-machine interface
Connected/IoT systems and devices
Not-yet-in-market innovations (e.g. university research)
CAD/CAM/CAE (computer-aided design/manufacturing/engineering)
Analysis and simulation
Digital twins and fully digital testing
Testing and feasibility
Additive manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing)
Subtractive manufacturing (e.g. machining, CNC)
Precision component design/manufacturing
Advanced materials
Industrial design (e.g. functionality, ergonomics, manufacturability)
Sustainability and energy efficiency
Safety
Regulations and compliance
Labour/skills shortages
Power transmission (e.g. couplings, bearings, belts, gears, linear motion)
Fluid power (e.g. hydraulic/pneumatic valves, cylinders, hoses, compressors, regulators)
Motors and drives
Sensors and machine vision
Protective components (e.g. caps, seals, enclosures)
Fastening and joining (e.g. clips, adhesives, clamps, brackets)
6. We value your opinion. Please let us know if there it’s a topic that you’re not hearing from us or want us to expand on:
7. When on offer, how likely are you to turn to Design Engineering for:

[Use Likert scale with the following options – Very Likely; Likely; Somewhat Likely; Not Likely; No Opinion]
Very Likely
Likely
Somewhat Likely
Not Likely
No Opinion
Product how-tos and applications
Case studies and real-world applications
The latest in emerging technology
New product announcements
Industry news (e.g. new facility constructions, people news)
White papers and e-books
Webinars and virtual events
Live events and conferences
In-person career fairs
Podcasts
8. What area in Canada would you attend events? (Check all that apply)
9. What is your preferred length for online events? (Check all that apply)
10. Please suggest any topics would you consider essential to cover in a webinar or online event:
11. Please include your email to be entered for a chance to win the prize:
12. Are you open to our Editor connecting with you about potential stories?
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