John Edson Sweet
American mechanical engineer
John Edson Sweet (Pompey, New York, October 21, 1832 – Syracuse, New York, May 8, 1916) was an American mechanical engineer, inventor, professor, businessman and president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers from 1884–1885. He is known for building the first micrometer caliper in 1873, for making tools, and for inventing the "straight line" engine.2
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Born Oct 21, 1832, died May 8, 1916.1
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Occupation: engineer.4
- Date not recordedFounded American Society of Mechanical Engineers3
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