Wilhelm Emil Fein


Wilhelm Emil Fein was a German inventor. He invented the worldwide first portable telephone and the worldwide first portable electric drill.

Life

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In 1867, he and his brother Carl founded their own company. Amongst other inventions, he invented an electric motor for machine tools.

Works by Fein

Awards

  • 1891: ''Württembergische Staatsmedaille für Kunst und Wissenschaft''