Donald E. Bently was a prominent American engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist recognized for his expertise in rotor dynamics and vibration diagnostics. He founded Bently Nevada Corporation in 1961, pioneering the development of instrumentation for rotating machinery. His invention of the eddy current proximity transducer set standards for measuring shaft vibration. Bently led the company as president and CEO until its acquisition by GE Energy in 2002. He remained active in various family-owned businesses, including those in agriculture, biofuels, and machinery diagnostics until his passing in 2012.
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Meaning of the name - Donald
world ruler, ruler of men
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Place of Birth: Muscatine
Place of Death: Douglas County
Educated At: University of Iowa
Occupation: businessperson
Employers: Bently Nevada Corporation | GE Energy | Baker Hughes
Awards Received: Distinguished Nevadan
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Ephemeris for October 18, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 18, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 18, 2024 |
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| Sun | 25 Libra 5 | 25 Libra 51 | 6 Aquarius 18 |
| Moon | 1 Cancer 8 | 13 Taurus 45 | 5 Pisces 31 |
| Mercury | 20 Libra 0 | 7 Scorpio 48 | 13 Capricorn 40 |
| Venus | 12 Virgo 38 | 1 Sagittarius 8 | 14 Capricorn 45 |
| Mars | 29 Aquarius 40 | 23 Cancer 30 | 23 Aries 49 |
| Jupiter | 17 Sagittarius 4 | 21 Gemini 11 | 8 Capricorn 46 |
| Saturn | 4 Scorpio 27 | 13 Pisces 16 | 14 Scorpio 15 |
| Uranus | 18 Pisces 12 | 26 Taurus 24 | 19 Pisces 4 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 12 | 27 Pisces 46 | 21 Leo 36 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 33 | 29 Capricorn 38 | 12 Cancer 0 |
| Rahu | 19 Leo 33 | 5 Aries 25 | 14 Leo 16 |
| Ketu | 19 Aquarius 33 | 5 Libra 25 | 14 Aquarius 16 |
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