The greatest inventions of Second Industrial Revolution.

  • Refrigerator, Von Linde.

    Refrigerator, Von Linde.
    The refrigerator developed by Carl von Linde was created in 1876. This system used ammonia as a refrigerant to cool food and other products. Its invention allowed for the large-scale transport and storage of perishable goods, transforming the food industry and facilitating global trade.
  • Telephone, Bell.

    Telephone, Bell.
    The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell and patented on March 7, 1876. It allowed for voice communication over long distances using electrical signals. This invention revolutionized communication, making it faster and more accessible, and it paved the way for modern telecommunications, greatly impacting business, society, and personal connections.
  • Light Bulb, Edison.

    Light Bulb, Edison.
    The light bulb was developed by Thomas Edison and patented on January 27, 1880. It was designed to provide artificial light through electric filament heating. This invention revolutionized daily life by replacing gas and oil lamps, leading to the widespread use of electricity, improving safety, productivity, and extending productive hours.
  • Internal combustion engine, Daimler, Benz.

    Internal combustion engine, Daimler, Benz.
    The internal combustion engine, developed by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach, was patented on November 3, 1885. It powered vehicles by igniting fuel inside cylinders. This innovation revolutionized transportation, leading to the development of modern automobiles, enabling faster travel and transforming industries, commerce, and daily life.
  • Automobile, Benz.

    Automobile, Benz.
    It was invented on January 29, 1886, by Karl Benz. It was created to revolutionize personal and cargo transportation. Its purpose was to offer a more efficient, faster, and more comfortable alternative to horse-drawn carriages. This also allowed people to travel long distances. Over time, it was also used to transport goods. It also marked the beginning of the automotive era.
  • Radio, Marconi.

    Radio, Marconi.
    The radio was created by Guglielmo Marconi in 1895. It used electromagnetic waves to transmit radio signals. This invention enabled long-distance communication without wires, transforming the world of information and entertainment by facilitating news, music, and live broadcasts globally.
  • Cinematograph, Lumière Brothers.

    Cinematograph, Lumière Brothers.
    The cinematograph was created on February 13, 1895, by brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière. It served as a camera and projector, allowing the recording and projection of moving images. It transformed life by giving birth to cinema, a new form of entertainment and art that revolutionized communication and global culture.
  • Plane, Wright Brothers.

    Plane, Wright Brothers.
    The plane was invented by Orville and Wilbur Wright on December 17, 1903. Their aircraft, the Wright Flyer, was designed for controlled, sustained flight. This invention revolutionized transportation, reducing global distances, facilitating trade, communication, and connecting the world.