Thomas Blanchard
American inventor · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1788 to 1864 · aged 75
Thomas Blanchard was an American inventor who lived much of his life in Springfield, Massachusetts, where, in 1819, he pioneered the assembly line style of mass production in America and also invented the first machining lathe for interchangeable parts.
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Blanchard worked, for much of his career, with the Springfield Armory. In 1825, Blanchard also invented America's first car, which he called a "horseless carriage," powered by steam. During Blanchard's lifetime, he was awarded over twenty-five patents for his creations.
