Andrew Ure

Andrew Ure was a 19th-century Scottish engineer and chemist known for studying industrial processes and founding early ideas of scientific management. He contributed to understanding manufacturing and technology during the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing how scientific principles could improve industry. Ure also wrote influential books on chemistry and factory systems, promoting the idea that scientific knowledge could make production more efficient and safer. His work helped shape modern engineering practices, and he was a key figure in applying scientific methods to industry, bridging science and technology to enhance manufacturing systems.