Here is some history that bears repeating - or at least re-reading. So take a few minutes to give it up for a long-gone Brit named Henry Maudslay
(August 22, 1771 - February 14, 1831) - also known as "A Founding Father of Machine Tool Technology." You might
also consider him an early leader in inspection, as he also invented the first bench micrometer capable of measuring to one ten-thousandth of an inch.
At the dawn of the Industrial
Revolution, so-called mechanics
were tasked with devising the precise methods that would make mass production possible. The result was the first generation of machine tools, which in turn required improved tooling and production methods.
Pretty much everyone
old enough to utter the
familiar, dual syllabic refrain of “beep boop” in the electro-mechanical,
monotone pitch from every sci-fi movie ever made has the same idea of what a
robot looks likes.
The holiday gift catalogs have started to arrive at my house. Over the years our gift list has been pared down, but we occasionally see something unique that is just perfect for someone on the list.