1829William Mann Invents the Compound Air Compressor

William Mann invents the compound air compressor.
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⚙️ 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 (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

⚙️ William Mann Invents the Compound Air Compressor

William Mann invents the compound air compressor.
William Mann Invents the Compound Air Compressor (1829)
Industrial RevolutionMechanical EngineeringManufacturingSteam Power
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚙️ William Armstrong Invents the Hydraulic Accumulator

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

⚙️ Sir Charles Parsons Develops the Modern Steam Turbine

Sir Charles Parsons invents the modern steam turbine.
Sir Charles Parsons Develops the Modern Steam Turbine (1884)
Industrial RevolutionSteam PowerEnergyManufacturingTransportation
United KingdomUnited Kingdom