Wilhelm Emil Fein - Wikipedia
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Wilhelm Emil Fein | |
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Born | 16 January 1842 |
Died | 6 October 1898 (aged 56) Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
Nationality | German |
Occupation | Inventor |
Wilhelm Emil Fein (16 January 1842 – 6 October 1898) was a German inventor. He invented the worldwide first portable electric drill.

In 1867, he and his brother Carl founded their own company. Amongst other inventions, he invented an electric motor for machine tools.[1]
- Elektrische Apparate, Maschinen und Einrichtungen
- 1891: Württembergische Staatsmedaille für Kunst und Wissenschaft
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