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Steam Engine- Thomas Newcomen
This was the first productive steam engine. This affected how fast people could travel to places and how quick materials could move from place to place. -
Flying Shuttle- James Key
The flying shuttle is an invention that could weave cloth more efficiently. This technology impacted the current sewing industry by getting more items finished and done in a shorter amount of time. -
Spinning Jenny - Inventer: James Hagreaves
Invented the Spinning Jenny that allowed one worker to spin eight spindles at once. This affected the industry as products could be pushed out eight times faster per worker & Spinning Jenny. -
Spinning Mule - Samuel Crompton
Invented the Spinning Mule which combined spinning and wearing into one machine. This affected the industry because it allowed less wokers to be working on seperate tasks, but rather have them work more on the same thing. -
Power Loom - Edmund Cartwright
A power loom is a mechanized loom powered by a line shaft and alcohol. This affected the industrialization of weaving during the early Industrial Revolution. -
Telephone- Alexander Graham Bell
Invented the Telephone and attempted to invent the machine that could transmit sound by electricity. This affected the industry because they were able to communicate over long distances.