Franz Reuleaux

Franz Reuleaux (September 30, 1829 – August 20, 1905), was a mechanical engineer and a lecturer of Berlin Royal Technical Academy, later appointed as the President of the Academy. He was a leader in his profession, contributing to many important domains of science and knowledge.

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September 30 - 1829 - August 20 - 1905 - Berlin

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Reuleaux was the appointed chairman of the German panel of judges for the Sixth World Industrial Fair opened in Philadelphia on May 10, 1876 and admitted that German-made goods were far inferior to those of other countries and that German industry's guiding principle was "cheap and nasty". This shook business and evoked wide comment in the press.

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German - Philadelphia - May 10 - 1876

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Reuleaux served on several international juries and commissions and considerably involved in formation of a patent system as he was active in German politics.

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Today, he may be best remembered for the Reuleaux triangle, a curve of constant width that he helped develop as a useful mechanical form.

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Reuleaux triangle - Curve of constant width

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