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 | |
Died | 6 October 1898 Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | (aged 56)
Nationality | German |
Occupation | Inventor |
In 1867, he and his brother Carl founded their own company. Amongst other inventions, he invented an electric motor for machine tools.[1]