1730

The first mechanically-produced cotton hose (stockings) was made in Nottingham.

1733

John Kay invented the Flying Shuttle to speed up the weaving process in textile manufacturing. It was not widely adopted until after 1750. An estimate suggests that 20 Newcomen pumping engines were operating in the West Midlands out of a total of 110 for England and Wales.

1738

John Wyatt and Lewis Paul developed a roller spinning device for use in cotton spinning.

1740

Introduction of enamel box manufacturing in Birmingham, Wednesbury and Bilston.