![The atmospheric engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, often referred to simply as a Newcomen engine, was the first practical device to harness the power of steam to produce mechanical work. The atmospheric engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, often referred to simply as a Newcomen engine, was the first practical device to harness the power of steam to produce mechanical work.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/CFADP1/newcomen-steam-engine-invented-by-thomas-newcomen-in-1712-CFADP1.jpg)
The atmospheric engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, often referred to simply as a Newcomen engine, was the first practical device to harness the power of steam to produce mechanical work.
![Former steam machine of Thomas Newcomen currently operating near Bristol in England. Engraving in “La Nature” Former steam machine of Thomas Newcomen currently operating near Bristol in England. Engraving in “La Nature”](https://www.meisterdrucke.us/kunstwerke/500px/Unknown_Artist_-_Former_steam_machine_of_Thomas_Newcomen_currently_operating_near_Bristol_in_Engl_-_(MeisterDrucke-926576).jpg)
Former steam machine of Thomas Newcomen currently operating near Bristol in England. Engraving in “La Nature”
![Engraving depicting a Newcomen steam engine. Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729) an English inventor who created the first practical steam engine in 1712, the Newcomen atmospheric engine. Dated 18th century Stock Photo - Alamy Engraving depicting a Newcomen steam engine. Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729) an English inventor who created the first practical steam engine in 1712, the Newcomen atmospheric engine. Dated 18th century Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MR3WY4/engraving-depicting-a-newcomen-steam-engine-thomas-newcomen-1664-1729-an-english-inventor-who-created-the-first-practical-steam-engine-in-1712-the-newcomen-atmospheric-engine-dated-18th-century-MR3WY4.jpg)
Engraving depicting a Newcomen steam engine. Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729) an English inventor who created the first practical steam engine in 1712, the Newcomen atmospheric engine. Dated 18th century Stock Photo - Alamy
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![El inventor de la primera máquina de vapor efectiva de la Historia; Newcomen. | A hombros de gigantes. Ciencia y tecnología El inventor de la primera máquina de vapor efectiva de la Historia; Newcomen. | A hombros de gigantes. Ciencia y tecnología](https://ahombrosdegigantescienciaytecnologia.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/newcomen.jpg)