1873Frederick Ransome Invents the Rotary Kiln

Frederick Ransome invents the rotary kiln.
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⚙️ Invention of the Modern Planing Machine

James Fox invents the modern planing machine, though Matthew Murray of Leeds and Richard Roberts of Manchester have also been credited at times with its invention.
Invention of the Modern Planing Machine (1814)
Industrial RevolutionManufacturing
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🧱 Joseph Aspdin Develops Portland Cement

Joseph Aspdin develops Portland cement (concrete), by heating ground limestone, clay and gypsum, in a kiln.
Joseph Aspdin Develops Portland Cement (1824)
Industrial RevolutionConstructionMaterials ScienceConcrete
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🧱 Isaac Charles Johnson Invents Modern Portland Cement

Isaac Charles Johnson Invents Modern Portland Cement (1845)
Industrial RevolutionConstructionMaterials ScienceInfrastructure
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚙️ William Armstrong Invents the Hydraulic Accumulator

William Armstrong Invents the Hydraulic Accumulator (1850)
Industrial RevolutionMechanical EngineeringManufacturing
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚙️ Robert Mushet Develops Tungsten Steel

Robert Forester Mushet discovers that alloying steel with tungsten produces a harder, more durable alloy.
Robert Mushet Develops Tungsten Steel (1868)
SteelMetallurgyIndustrial RevolutionManufacturingMaterials Science
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🏭 Frederick Ransome Invents the Rotary Kiln

Frederick Ransome Invents the Rotary Kiln (1873)
Industrial RevolutionManufacturingConstructionMaterials Science
United KingdomUnited Kingdom