Rudolf developed mechanical wire-drawing equipment in Nuremberg, Germany in 1350. Metal wire was originally made by drawing cut strips through iron dies by hand.

Date:
      1350
Name(s):
      Rudolf
Location:
      Nuremberg, Germany

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