Samuel Crompton

Samuel Crompton was an English inventor and engineer who created the spinning mule in 1779. This machine combined features of earlier spinning devices to produce stronger, finer, and more consistent yarn for textiles. His innovation revolutionized the cotton industry during the Industrial Revolution, significantly increasing fabric production efficiency. Although he didn't profit much from his invention, Crompton's work laid important groundwork for modern textile manufacturing, impacting global industry and economic growth.