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The Flying Shuttle
The Flying Shuttle was invented by John Kay in May of 1733. This invention was a major step towards automatic weaving. An advantage of this machine would be that one weaver could weave more fabric more quickly than two could before. A disadvantage would be that the the flying shuttle was tiring to operate. The flying shuttle led to other modern inventions today, like a sewing machine. -
The Spinning/Water Frame
The spinning frame was invented by Richard Arkwright in 1768. This invention was too big to be operated by a single person, so he decided to use water power to make this machine work. Using water power let the machine work much quicker. An advantage of the water frame would be that this machine could produce much thicker yarn. A disadvantage is that it would waste water. The sewing machine is just an advanced water frame. (without the water power.) -
The Spinning Jenny
The Spinning Jenny was invented by James Hargreaves in 1764, and patented by Hargreaves in July of 1770. This machine used eight spindles onto which the thread was spun, so by turning a single wheel, the operator could now spin eight threads at once. A disadvantage of this machine was that the yarn was very weak. An advantage was that the yarn costed a lower price. The spinning jenny would soon evolve into the modern sewing machine. -
The Spinning Mule
The spinning mule was invented by Samuel Crompton in 1779. This machine made it possible for a single person to work more than 1,000 spindles simultaneously. An advantage of this machine is that fabric was made much more quickly. -
Steam Locomotive
The steam locomotive was invented by Richard Trevithick in February of 1804. This was a type railroad locomotive that produces its pulling power through a steam engine. A disadvantage was that the steam engine was heavy, meaning it could not be used in smaller vehicles. An advantage was that a steam engine was way more powerful than a watermill or windmill. -
Steamboat
The steamboat was invented by Robert Fulton in 1807. This invention was a watercraft propelled by steam. A disadvantage of the steamboat is that it was very expensive to produce. An advantage was that it was a faster way to get from area to area, especially across bodies of water. -
Steel
Steel manufacturing was established in 1856 by Henry Bessemer. This was also known as the Bessemer process. The Bessemer process was the first inexpensive industrial process for producing -
Pasteurization
Pasteurization was invented by Louis Pasteur in the 1860's. This process was created in order to destroys pathogenic microorganisms in certain foods and beverages. Although it does kill harmful bacteria, pasteurization could also possibly destroy beneficial bacteria and other nutrients. -
Lightbulb
The light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison in 1879. It was/is a glass bulb that provides light by passing an electric current through a filament or pocket of inert gas. -
The Tesla Coil
The Tesla coil was created in 1891 by inventor Nikola Tesla. This invention was an electrical circuit used to produce high-voltage, low-current, high frequency alternating-current electricity.
