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Jethro Tull
Invented the Seed Drill a mechanical seeder that sowed efficiently at the correct depth and spacing and then covered the seed so that it could grow. -
Abraham Darby
invented sand casting, a metal casting process characterized by using sand as the mold material. -
James Watt
invented the Steam Engine, A steam engine is a heat engine that performs mechanical work using steam as its working fluid. -
John Kay
Invented the Flying shuttle, It allowed a single weaver to weave much wider fabrics, and it could be mechanized, allowing for automatic machine looms. -
Richard Arkwright
invented the water frame, mass produced strong yarn and reduced the need to spin cotton by hand. -
Samuel Crompton
Invented the spinning mule, permitted large-scale manufacture of high-quality thread for the textile industry. -
Edmund Cartwright
Invented the power loom, a mechanised device used to weave cloth and tapestry. -
Eli Whitney
Invented the Cotton Gin, a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds, enabling much greater productivity than manual cotton separation. -
Alessandro Volta
Invented electric batteries, a source of electric power. -
Robert Fulton
invented the steam boat, a popular method of commercial and passenger transportation. -
Elias Howe
Invented the sewing machine, a machine used to sew fabric and materials together with thread. -
Cyrus Field
invented the telegraph cable, allowed European immigrants to North America to communicate with their families on the other side of the ocean.