What is John T. Parsons most known for?
I am most known for my pioneering work in numerical control (NC) for machine tools. The core idea was to use programmed instructions, essentially numbers, to automate the movement of cutting tools. This was a departure from manual control and allowed for the precise and repeatable machining of complex shapes, which was crucial for applications like aircraft components. My efforts laid the groundwork for what we now know as CNC.
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