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Fein brothers develop the first portable handheld electric drill

When
1895
Where
Stuttgart, Germany
Episodes
1

The Fein brothers developed the first portable handheld electric drill in 1895. The company, founded in Stuttgart in 1867, invented this tool, which is considered the forerunner of power tools. The legacy row's date and location are supported by the sources, though the specific day is not specified.

Episodes

  1. 1895 · Stuttgart, GermanyFirst Handheld Electric Drill

    Fein invented the electric hand drill in 1895, considered the forerunner of power tools. The invention was developed by the brothers Wilhelm Emil Fein and Carl Fein in Stuttgart.

Background and detail

Background. Fein GmbH is a manufacturer of high-end power tools located near Stuttgart, Germany. The company was founded in 1867 by brothers Wilhelm Emil Fein and Carl Fein. They established a mechanical workshop in Stuttgart, which later became known as C. & E. Fein. The company is responsible for many innovations, including the invention of the hand-held electric drill in 1895.

Legacy. The invention of the hand-held electric drill in 1895 is considered the forerunner of power tools. The company, founded in Stuttgart, became famous for its grinders, electric screwdrivers, and the original oscillating multitool. The drill was a key innovation that established Fein's reputation in the power tool industry.

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Sources

  1. Fein (company) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19

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