Henry Maudslay, British machinist built a micrometer at his London, England workshop in 1800 Continue reading
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Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal (/pæˈskæl, pɑːˈskɑːl/; French: [blɛz paskal]; 19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian. Continue reading
Pascal Invents First Hydraulic Press
Blaise Pascal, French scientist, mathematician and philosopher invents the first hydraulic press in 1647. Continue reading
Hero of Alexandria
Hero of Alexandria (Greek: Ἥρων[1] ὁ Ἀλεξανδρεύς, Heron ho Alexandreus; also known as Heron of Alexandria; c. 10 AD – c. 70 AD) was a Greek mathematician and engineer who was active in his native city of Alexandria, Roman Egypt. Continue reading
The Undershot Device Designed to Transmit Power Through Gearing
During circa 27 CE, a Roman Architect and Military Engineer by the name of Marcus Vilruvius Pollio, describes the Undershot Device. Continue reading