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'''Alexandre "Sacha" Horowitz''' (24 March 1904 – 1982) was a [[Belgium|Belgian]]-born [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[mechanical engineer]] and inventor. |
'''Alexandre "Sacha" Horowitz''' (24 March 1904 – 1982) was a [[Belgium|Belgian]]-born [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[mechanical engineer]] and inventor. |
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Alexandre "Sacha" Horowitz was born in 1904 in [[Antwerp]], (Belgium) to parents of [[Ashkenazi Jews|East-European Jewish]] heritage, and lived from 1914 in The Netherlands until his death in 1982. He has 136 [[patents]] awarded to his name over a period of 50 years covering a wide variety of products including [[Prefabricated home|prefab housing]], [[Agricultural machinery|farm machinery]] (e.g. [[Vicon]], see below) and oil industry equipment. His most well-known invention however is the [[Philishave]] rotary [[electric razor]]. |
Alexandre "Sacha" Horowitz was born in 1904 in [[Antwerp]], (Belgium) to parents of [[Ashkenazi Jews|East-European Jewish]] heritage, and lived from 1914 in The Netherlands until his death in 1982. He has 136 [[patents]] awarded to his name over a period of 50 years covering a wide variety of products including [[Prefabricated home|prefab housing]], [[Agricultural machinery|farm machinery]] (e.g. [[Vicon]], see below) and oil industry equipment. His most well-known invention however is the [[Philishave]] rotary [[electric razor]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wise |first=Pete |date=2021-06-30 |title=Electric shavers 2021: should you use a foil or rotary shaver, and which is the best brand for you ? |url=https://www.scotsman.com/recommended/best-electric-shavers-2021-3108290 |access-date=2022-10-26 |website=www.scotsman.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 June 2021 |title=Best electric shavers for men UK 2021: performance electric razors from Remington, Philips, Braun and Boots |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/2546865908/99DED5F791E744A3PQ/1?accountid=196403&forcedol=true&forcedol=true |access-date=2022-10-26 |website=www.proquest.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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From 1958 to 1974 he was the first [[professor]] of [[product design]] and [[Production engineering]] at the [[Eindhoven University of Technology]]. In 1980 Horowitz was elected Honorary Member of the [[American Society of Mechanical Engineers]]. He died in 1982 in [[Switzerland]]. |
From 1958 to 1974 he was the first [[professor]] of [[product design]] and [[Production engineering]] at the [[Eindhoven University of Technology]]. In 1980 Horowitz was elected Honorary Member of the [[American Society of Mechanical Engineers]]. He died in 1982 in [[Switzerland]]. |
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Revision as of 16:32, 26 October 2022
Sacha Horowitz | |
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| Born | Alexandre Horowitz 24 March 1904 |
| Died | 1982 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Employer(s) | Philips, Eindhoven University of Technology |
| Known for | ROatry electric razor and many other inventions |
| Honours | Honorary Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
Alexandre "Sacha" Horowitz (24 March 1904 – 1982) was a Belgian-born Dutch mechanical engineer and inventor.
Alexandre "Sacha" Horowitz was born in 1904 in Antwerp, (Belgium) to parents of East-European Jewish heritage, and lived from 1914 in The Netherlands until his death in 1982. He has 136 patents awarded to his name over a period of 50 years covering a wide variety of products including prefab housing, farm machinery (e.g. Vicon, see below) and oil industry equipment. His most well-known invention however is the Philishave rotary electric razor.[1][2]
From 1958 to 1974 he was the first professor of product design and Production engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology. In 1980 Horowitz was elected Honorary Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He died in 1982 in Switzerland.
References
- Hans Schippers, Vader van de Philishave, Dutch periodical De Ingenieur nr. 3–16 February 2000, p. 49
External links
- Philishave collectors Club, see history
- Picture of a Vicon rotary plough
- Horowitz, Alexandre (Sacha) 1904 - 1982 at the Database Joods Biografisch Woordenboek
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- ^ Wise, Pete (30 June 2021). "Electric shavers 2021: should you use a foil or rotary shaver, and which is the best brand for you ?". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Best electric shavers for men UK 2021: performance electric razors from Remington, Philips, Braun and Boots". www.proquest.com. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2022.