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Eckert

American  
[ek-ert] / ˈɛk ərt /

noun

  1. John Presper 1919–95, U.S. engineer and computer pioneer.


Eckert British  
/ ˈɛkət /

noun

  1. John Presper. 1919–95, US electronics engineer: built the first electronic computer with John W. Mauchly in 1946

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Eckert Scientific  
/ ĕkərt /
  1. American engineer who contributed to the development of ENIAC (Electronic Numeral Integrator and Calculator), the first electronic computer (1946). He later helped develop one of the first computers to be sold commercially.


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The brands building studios typically want to find the darkest spot on the premises to put their content creation or podcast spaces, Eckert said, where they can limit outside light and sound.

From Los Angeles Times

“When we’re touring a space, one of the first items they bring up is, ‘Where can I build a studio?’” said Blake Eckert, who leases CIM offices in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Ashley Eckert, senior director of sourcing at GE Appliances, said the company’s new contracts are part of a shift to involve vendors from the beginning of development rather than waiting until designs are complete.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That early collaboration, we felt like it’s going to help us for design, for manufacturability, reduce lead times overall, stay competitive, and then ultimately drive a better product for both our customers and the consumer,” Eckert said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eckert said that, as an example, one part was redesigned using a supplier’s input to reduce the cost by 25%.

From The Wall Street Journal