1776 ⟶ John Wilkinson Invents Mechanical Air Compressor

John Wilkinson invents a mechanical air compressor that woul...
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⚙️ John Wilkinson's Boring Machine Invention

John Wilkinson invents his boring machine, considered by some to be the first machine tool.⟶
John Wilkinson's Boring Machine Invention (1774)
Industrial RevolutionMachine ToolsManufacturingMechanical Engineering
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚙️ John Wilkinson Invents Mechanical Air Compressor

John Wilkinson invents a mechanical air compressor that would become the prototype for all later mechanical compressors.⟶
John Wilkinson Invents Mechanical Air Compressor (1776)
Industrial RevolutionMechanical EngineeringInventionsMiningManufacturing
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚙️ Joseph Bramah Invents the Hydraulic Press

Joseph Bramah invents the hydraulic press.⟶
Joseph Bramah Invents the Hydraulic Press (1795)
ManufacturingIndustrial RevolutionMechanical Engineering
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚙️ George Medhurst Invents the First Motorized Air Compressor

George Medhurst invents the first motorized air compressor.⟶
George Medhurst Invents the First Motorized Air Compressor (1799)
Industrial RevolutionMechanical EngineeringManufacturing
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🌱 Edwin Budding Invents the Lawn Mower

Edwin Budding invents the lawn mower.⟶
Edwin Budding Invents the Lawn Mower (1830)
InventionsIndustrial RevolutionMechanical EngineeringAgriculture
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚙️ William Armstrong Invents the Hydraulic Accumulator

William Armstrong invents the hydraulic accumulator.⟶
William Armstrong Invents the Hydraulic Accumulator (1850)
Industrial RevolutionMechanical EngineeringManufacturing
United KingdomUnited Kingdom