Machine that automated the removal of seeds from cotton fiber and greatly increased cotton production?

The machine that automated the removal of seeds from cotton fiber is known as the cotton gin, invented by Eli Whitney in 1793. This invention significantly increased the efficiency of cotton processing, allowing one worker to clean the cotton much faster than manual methods. As a result, the cotton gin played a crucial role in boosting cotton production in the United States and contributed to the expansion of the cotton industry, ultimately impacting the economy and the institution of slavery in the South.