Category Archives: Mechanical

Hardware As Firmware

Posted on 2022-02-27 by M. Eric Carr

A 3D printer is used to teach a 1967 Sears sewing machine new patterns. Continue reading →

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Artifact-Free Metrology!

Posted on 2018-11-16 by M. Eric Carr

Today’s CGPM vote means that as of next May 20, all SI units will be defined in terms of natural constants, democratizing SI references. Progress! Continue reading →

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Analog Mechanical Computing

Posted on 2017-01-30 by M. Eric Carr

Film showing principles of analog mechanical firing-control computers from 1953. Continue reading →

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