This established textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the most important machine elements. The reader learns to understand the functioning of modern machine parts, to design them, and to apply them safely. The book includes the latest calculation methods; it is focused on the essentials while also being application- and practice-oriented. The 18th edition has been completely revised. The proven structure has been retained, but the content has been updated linguistically and technically. In addition to the transition to the new spelling, all standards and calculation models have been reviewed and updated. Illustrations and tables have also been partially newly created or replaced. A collection of formulas and additional example problems can be downloaded.