List of Mechanical Engineers - M

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• Ma Jun - 3rd century China, invented the South Pointing Chariot, mechanical puppet theaters, chain pumps, improved silk looms, etc.
• Felice Matteucci (1808–1887) - Early developer of internal combustion engine
• Henry Maudslay (1771–1831) - Considered a founding father of machine tool technology, helped perfect the hydraulic press
• Elijah McCoy (1843–1929) - African Canadian inventor, contributions include automatic lubricator for steam engines
• Andrew Meikle (1719–1811) - Contributions include threshing machine and windmill sails
• Thomas Midgley, Jr. (1889–1944) - Developed tetra-ethyl lead (TEL) and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
• Samuel Morey (1762–1843) - Steamship & internal combustion engine pioneer
• James Morgan - Applied Materials CEO
• William Murdoch (1754–1839) - Associate of Watt, improved steam engine (sun and planet gearing), also developed gas lighting
• Gordon Murray - Formula One, Brabham BT46B, McLaren F1
• Matthew Murray (1765–1826) - Steam engine designer, built one of the first commercially viable steam locomotives (Salamanca)