Wilhelm Emil Fein (16 January 1842 – 6 October 1898) was a German inventor. He invented the worldwide first portable electric drill.
Wilhelm Emil Fein | |
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| Born | 16 January 1842 |
| Died | 6 October 1898 (aged 56) Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Inventor |
Life edit
In 1867, he and his brother Carl founded their own company. Amongst other inventions, he invented an electric motor for machine tools.[1]
Works by Fein edit
- Elektrische Apparate, Maschinen und Einrichtungen
Awards edit
- 1891: Württembergische Staatsmedaille für Kunst und Wissenschaft
External links edit
Reference edit
- ^ Heuss, Theodor (1994). Robert Bosch: His Life and Achievements. New York: Henry Holt and Company. p. 21. ISBN 0805030670.