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Jethro Tull invented the seed drill in 1701. It was used for planting seeds more efficiently by making holes then placing the seeds in them. -
Abraham Darby invented sand casting in 1708. Sand casting is a casting process in which you use sand as the molding material.
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Thomas Newcomen Invented the Steam engine in 1712. A steam engine was used to power pumps, locomotives, steam ships, traction engines, steam lorries and other road vehicles. -
John Kay invented the flying shuttle in 1733. It allowed a single weaver to weave much wider fabrics, and was also used in machine looms. -
RIchard Arkwright invented the water frame in 1769. It mass produced strong yarn and reduced the need to spin cotton by hand. -
James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny in 1770. It allowed 8 threads to be spun at once instead of just 1. -
Samuel Crompton invented the spinning mule in 1779. The spinning mule allowed you to make mass amounts of yarn at one time. -
Henry Cort invented the puddling process in 1784. The puddling process is used to convert pig iron into wrought iron by subjecting it to heat. -
In 1790 Edmund Cartwright invented the wool combing machine. It is used to arrange and lay parallel by length the fibers of wool, prior to further treatment. -
Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin in 1793, it was used to quickly remove seeds from cotton fibers. -
In 1800 Alessandro Volta created the first battery ever made. Its purpose was to conduct energy. -
Elias Howe invented the sewing machine in 1846, its purpose is to connect pieces of fabric together with thread. It is still widely used today.
