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Invented the seed drill- sowed the correct depth for seeds being planted. -
Invented steam engine- the prime mover in pumps, locomotives, steam ships, traction engines, steam lorries and other road vehicles. -
Invented the lead chamber process- manufacturing sulfuric acid and also producing malleable iron. -
Invented spinning mule- permitted large-scale manufacture of high-quality thread and yarn. -
Invented the puddling process- converting pig iron into wrought iron -
Invented a prison system called Panopticon- a disciplinary concept brought to life in the form of a central observation tower placed within a circle of prison cells. -
Invented the power loom- making yarn to fabric in a short period of time. -
Invented the electric pile-the first electric battery to continuously supply a current -
Invented the steam locomotive- locomotive that provides the force to move itself and other vehicles by means of the expansion of steam. -
Invented the comparative advantage theory- This theory suggests that nations can gain international trade when they focus on producing goods. -
Invented the telegraph cable- undersea cables that made telegraph communication possible. -
Invented sewing machine- used to quickly ahere pieces of fabric together.