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Carl Hering

Carl Hering was an American electrical engineer and inventor who contributed significantly to the development of electrical instrumentation and measurement techniques in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his work in improving the accuracy and safety of electrical testing devices, notably designing high-voltage measuring instruments. Hering’s innovations helped advance electrical engineering, enabling more reliable and precise power systems, which supported the growth of electricity distribution and industrial technology. His work laid important groundwork for modern electrical measurement and instrumentation.