Evolution of Manufacturing

By GThunder

  • Steam Engine

    The first crude steam powered engine was invented by Thomas Savery in 1698 but was developed over hundreds of years.

  • Spinning Jenny

    The Spinning Jenny was one of the key developments in the industrialization of weaving and was invented by James Hargreaves in 1764.

  • Factory System

    Richard Arkwright creates the water frame and is credited for being the brains behind the growth of factories in 1769.

  • The Cotton Gin

    Eli Whitney creates the Cotton Gin and revolutionized the production of cotton in 1793.

  • The Assembly Line

    Henry Ford creates the Assembly Line that is used for mass production of automobiles

  • Robot Presence in Major Manufacturing

    UNIMATE is the first to use robots in major manufacturing and was installed by General Motors' New Jersey plant in 1962.