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Inventor- John Kay Invention- Flying Shuttle
The machine allowed for wider fabrics to be weaved by a single weaver. The flying shuttle was advantageous because it allowed for less weavers required for wider fabrics.One disadvantage is that John Kay and he workers were attacked from acts of jealousy. In today's world, the flying shuttle could be compared to a sewing machine that helps manipulate fabric for various purposes. -
Inventor-James Hargreaves Invention-Spinning Jenny
The spinning jenny allowed for someone to work eight or more spools at once. This was advantageous because less work was required to weave more cloth, but one problem was that the string was very weak. In today's world, the spinning jenny would most likely be a sewing machine as it easier to manipulate the fabric. -
Inventor- Richard Arkwright Invention- Water Frame
This machine made it easier to create cotton thread. The water frame was powered by water and could produce 128 threads at a time. One advantage from it was, the water frame produced stronger and harder yarn than other inventions. One disadvantage was, the yarn was not as coarse compared to that of the spinning jenny. In today's world, the water frame could be compared to weaving factories. -
Inventor- Samuel Crompton Invention-Spinning Mule
The spinning mule, like other textile inventions, was used to spin cotton and other fibers. The yarn created from this invention was smooth, wouldn't rewind, and it had low breakage rates, but the yarn became much weaker, constantly uneven, and many imperfections. In today's world, the spinning mule has evolved into weaving factories. -
Innovator- James Watt Innovation- Steam Engine
The steam engine gave power to various things gaining energy from steam. The steam engine was integrated into various machine, allowing for more inventions and innovations to be made. While very useful, steam engines were big and heavy, non-efficient. Today, the steam engine can be compared to batteries that we use in almost everything from a day-to-day basis. -
Inventor- Richard Trevithick Invention- Steam Locomotive
The steam locomotive allowed for transport of materials and soon people, using the previously mentioned steam engine. Richard Trevithick made the first steam locomotive. The steam locomotive allowed for easier transport, but polluting the air burning materials such as coal, wood, or oil. The steam locomotive has now evolved into all sorts of transportation such as subways, semi-trucks, and cars. -
Inventor- Robert Fulton Invention- Steamboat
Robert Fulton developed the first successful steamboat. The steamboat was a boat, powered by the steam engine to transport people and materials. Aquatic transportation was completely changed because of this invention, but, again, there was more pollution in the air. In today's world, the steamboat grew into speedboats and yachts. -
Inventor- George Stephenson Invention- Steam Locomotive
The steam locomotive allowed for transport of materials and soon people, using the previously mentioned steam engine.George Stephenson built the first practical steam locomotive. The steam locomotive allowed for easier transport, but polluting the air burning materials such as coal, wood, or oil. The steam locomotive has now evolved into all sorts of transportation such as subways, semi-trucks, and cars. -
Inventor- Louis Pasteur Invention- Pasteurization
Pasteurization is a process created by Louis Pasteur to help kill bacteria that can grow in dairy products. This process helped to save many people from potentially harmful diseases. Despite this, pasteurization can also kill the beneficial bacteria. While much more refined, we still use pasteurization today, -
Inventor-Henry Bessemer Invention- Manufacturing Steel Business
Henry Bessemer was able to create the Bessemer process. The Bessemer process was the first inexpensive way to large production of steel using what is called a "molten pig iron." The mass production of iron helped to start using it more and more as a main resource. This process was very effective and efficient with very few problems, but specific "phosphorous free iron" was needed to make better steel. The steel business is steel one of the relevant businesses today. -
Inventor- Thomas Edison Invention-Light Bulb
Edison has become a legend in the world of invention for his light bulb. The light bulb allowed for better lighting in buildings instead of using sunlight and fire as light sources. With light bulbs, many places such as stores and factories could be better lit for anyone inside the building. One problem was that they were expensive to make which cause a lack of access. Light bulbs are still very much used today, but they have evolved into new forms such as LED lights. -
Inventor- Nikola Tesla Invention- Alternating Current
Alternating current or AC, became how we use electricity.
It gave power to numerous places such as households, factories, businesses, etc. Alternating current was supremely better compared to direct current, as it could be manipulated more easily. With resistance in wires, there is power lost within the alternating current. Alternating current has become the leading way we all receive our electricity as it has become one of the most vital resources.
