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SUBMARINE by Isaac Peral

SUBMARINE by Isaac Peral spanish inventor  The first electric military submarine, invented in 1888, marked a breakthrough in underwater navigation by incorporating torpedoes and an electric motor, transforming naval history. 1888, Cartagena

SIMÓN SWITCH by Arturo Simón

SIMÓN SWITCH by Arturo Simón Spanish inventor The electric switch, developed in 1916, improved safety and functionality in homes, contributing to the expansion of electricity and transforming the lighting industry. 1916, Olot

PENCIL SHARPENER by Ignacio Aurresti

PENCIL SHARPENER by Ignacio Aurresti spanish inventor The mechanical pencil sharpener, patented in 1945, allowed pencils to be sharpened efficiently. It became popular in schools and offices, turning into a basic accessory worldwide. 1945, Bilbao

Mop by Manuel Jalón Corominas

MOP by Manuel Jalón Corominas spanish inventor In 1957, Manuel Jalón began manufacturing floor cleaners in Zaragoza, in which the mop was squeezed out using rollers or a press system. In 1964, Manuel Jalón registered the patent for the invention of the mop, in which the mop was squeezed out in a funnel. It was…

MECHANICAL CALCULATOR by Leonardo Torres y Quevedo

MECHANICAL CALCULATOR by Leonardo Torres y Quevedo Spanish inventor Leonardo Torres y Quevedo was a pioneer in creating calculating machines. In 1914, he introduced an automatic mechanical calculator capable of performing complex operations, a milestone in computing. 1914, Madrid

CHUPA CHUPS by Enric Bernat

CHUPA CHUPS by Enric Bernat SPANISH INVENTOR The Chupa Chups, invented in 1958, revolutionised sweets by adding a stick to make them easier to eat. Its iconic logo was designed by Salvador Dalí. 1958, Barcelona

cable carby Leonardo Torres yQuevedo

CABLE CAR by Leonardo Torres y Quevedo SPANISH INVENTOR The cable car, patented in 1887 by Leonardo Torres y Quevedo, revolutionised suspended aerial transport. His technology, first used on Monte Ulía, remains in use in modern cable cars. 1887, San Sebastián

SPACE SUIT by Emilio Herrera Linares

SPACE SUIT by Emilio Herrera Linares SPANISH Inventor Emilio Herrera designed an innovative space suit in 1935, the precursor to today’s models. Known as the “stratonautical diving suit,” it incorporated pressure and oxygen systems, laying the foundation for future developments in astronaut suits. 1935, Granada