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jan 1, 1733 - Flying Shuttle

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Invented by John Kay

The Flying Shuttle’s purpose was to allow for one weaver to weave fabrics at an increased speed no matter what their length was. It mechanically wove fabrics which enabled for automatic machine looms. The Flying Shuttle preserved labour and only required one operator.

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Date:

jan 1, 1733
Now
~ 292 years ago

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