1774 ⟶ John Wilkinson's Boring Machine Invention

John Wilkinson invents his boring machine, considered by som...
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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

⚙️ 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

⚙️ 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