Teaching Reform and Practice of Integrating Machine Tool Energy-Saving Technology into Engineering Education

Under the dual imperatives of environmental protection and sustainable socio-economic development, the high energy consumption of the manufacturing sector has become a significant barrier to its transition toward industrial ecological transformation. Integrating machine tool energy-saving technologies into engineering education serves as a pivotal strategy for enhancing energy efficiency and reducing operational consumption while fostering professionals who possess both sustainability awareness and technical expertise. Building on the core principles and future applications of energy-efficient machining, this study introduces a targeted curriculum reform. In response to challenges including cross-disciplinary content, heavy theoretical demands, and insufficient experiential learning, a blended teaching framework is designed, integrating virtual instruction with practical factory-based training. Implementation outcomes demonstrate that this reform significantly enhances students’ comprehension of energy-saving mechanisms and their capacity to apply sustainable concepts in practical engineering contexts. This study provides a reference for integrating energy-saving education into higher education under the framework of sustainable development. It also offers educational support for the manufacturing industry’s pursuit of low-carbon transition and industrial ecological development, demonstrating the important role of engineering education in advancing ecological civilization and contributing to the broader environmental governance system.