Thomas Blanchard
Thomas Blanchard was born on June 24, 1788. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Thomas Blanchard
Thomas Blanchard (June 24, 1788 – April 16, 1864) 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. 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.