Ferdinand Jakob Redtenbacher (July 25, 1809 in Steyr, Upper Austria – April 16, 1863 in Karlsruhe) is regarded as the founder of science-based mechanical engineering.
Author: Unknown Source: Ferdinand Redtenbacher. Bericht Ă¼ber die Feier seines 100. Geburtstages an der Grossh. Technischen Hochschule Fridericiana zu Karlsruhe am 26. Juni 1909, Karlsruhe:Braun, 1909 License: CC-PD-Mark PD Old