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Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press with replaceable/moveable wooden or metal letters in 1436 and was completed in 1440. This method of printing can be credited not only for a revolution in the production of books, but also for fostering rapid development in the sciences, arts and religion through the transmission of texts

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When did Gutenberg make the machine?

Gutenberg invented Movable Type printing- using a printing press- the usual manually operated , somewhat guillotine-like up and down type was actually out earlier but Gutenberg pioneered movable type- wood type, wood and metal composite- it went through a variety of trials and errors. The Gutenberg Bible was published in l45l, this is the first major book printed by movable type. Earlier Bibles were laboriously hand-scribed with such things as illuminated manuscripts- it is possible stencils were used to get uniform curlicues- but The Gutenberg Bible was the first printed with movable type.


When was machinery invented?

Machinery has always existed, of course, it has undergone drastic change over time. Even as far back as the Neolithic age, people found ways to invent make-shift machinery with the resources that were available to them. The largest boom in technology in these machines took place with the Industrial Revolution.


When did Simple Machines end?

Simple Machines ended in 1998.


What type of machine did he invent?

To provide an accurate answer, I would need more context about who "he" refers to and the specific invention in question. Many inventors have created various types of machines, ranging from simple mechanical devices to complex technological innovations. If you can specify the inventor or the machine in question, I would be happy to help!


What are small milling machines used for?

Small milling machines do the same work as larger milling machines but tend to be used by individuals for their hobbies rather than by businesses. Milling machines are used to cut shapes out of metal and other materials.