History
The micrometer, also known as a micrometer screw gauge, has its origins in the early 19th century. Its development is credited to the French inventor Jean Laurent Rixens, who, in 1829, patented the first micrometer. This revolutionary tool was designed to measure small dimensions with exceptional accuracy, a feat that was challenging with the measurement devices available at the time. Rixens’ invention was quickly adopted by machinists and engineers due to its precision and reliability.