Thomas Blanchard
American inventor
Died when: 75 years 297 days (909 months)Star Sign: Cancer
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 major technological innovation known as 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.
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