James Watt James Watt Born : 1736 (Scotland) and died in 1819 Key contribution : He improved the steam engine by introducing the separate condenser Separate condenser : The steam was condensed in a separate chamber , allowing the cylinder to be kept hot and greatly increasing fuel efficiency . The invention of the separate condenser had a huge impact on steam engines , because they became more effective in powering factories , mines and transport during the Industrial Revolution . Legacy : The unit of power , the watt , is named in his honor . ” Steam power became the engine of progress , thanks to James Watt”
James Watt’s connection to Birmingham Matthew Boulton James Watt William Murdoch James Watt collaborated with Matthew Boulton in 1775, Watt formed a partnership with Boulton , establishing the Boulton & Watt company at the Soho Manufactory in Birmingham. This allowed Watt to develop and produce steam engines on a larger scale . Golden Boys of Birmingham