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Invented the flying shuttle(allowed a single weaver to weave much wider fabrics) We have modernized this today.
Adv. Wider fabrics
Dis. Might have put people out of jobs -
The Spinning Jenny (capable of spinning eight threads of cotton) and has been improved upon for todays use
It made the production of cotton thread much faster
Adv. Faster production
Dis. Loss of jobs -
Water frame (A advancement on the spinning mule)
It was able to spin 128 threads at a time. Improved apon.
Adv. Improved on the spinning jenny
Dis. Needed water -
Watt steam engine
It was an improvement on the design of the 1712 Newcomen steam engine. -
Spinning mule(A advancement on the spinning jenny)
It was later improved on and was capable of spinning more threads then the jenny -
Steam locomotive
It has been improved on but it was mainly a train that worked with steam instead of coal -
Steam Boat
It was a boat that ran on steam power and was much faster than many other boats. It is somewhat used today but has been Improved. -
Steel
He invented steel which is used commonly still to this day. -
Invented Pasteurization (Process to preserve food/drinks.)
We use it today
Adv. Food last longer
Dis. Loss of some nutrients -
Lightbulb
It was the first source of light without fire and is still used today although it has been improved -
Telegraph
It was the first long distance means of communication and is now improved. (Phones)
