Developed over 25 patents for electronic devices, including a control unit for the guided missile and a wire precision resistor, revolutionizing the electronics industry.
Born in 1856
Developed over 60 patents, including the first electric trolley system and improvements to the railroad industry, revolutionizing transportation in the late 19th century.
Born in 1853
Developed groundbreaking inventions and innovations in electrical engineering, including the first practical welding machine and the first electric streetcar system.
Born in 1848
A pioneering African American inventor and draftsman who created detailed drawings of inventions, including the light bulb, and improved the design of the air conditioner. His work facilitated the development of many modern technologies.
Born in 1846
Developed innovative braking systems for trains, revolutionizing rail safety and transforming the industry. Founded a company that dominated the market for over a century.
Born in 1856
A pioneering engineer who harnessed the power of alternating current (AC) to transform the world's electrical systems, and is credited with developing groundbreaking technologies like radio communication and X-ray imaging.
Born in 1847
A pioneer in innovation, credited with developing groundbreaking inventions that revolutionized the way people live and communicate, including the light bulb and phonograph.
Born in 1847
A Scottish-American engineer and academic credited with inventing the telephone, revolutionizing real-time communication. This innovation transformed the way people connect and conduct business.
Born in 1873
Invented the Audion tube, a type of vacuum tube that revolutionized radio communication and paved the way for modern electronics. This innovation enabled the amplification of weak electrical signals, transforming the field of communication.