A German inventor, known for creating the Fischer dowel.

Artur Fischer, a German inventor, is credited with inventing the Fischer dowel, a small invention that turned out to be a game changer in the construction industry. The Fischer dowel, also known as the “Fischer plastic dowel,” was invented in 1958. It provided a simple yet effective solution for attaching objects to walls made of concrete, brick, or other solid materials.

The Fischer dowel is a small cylinder of plastic with wings on the outside that expands when inserted into a pre-drilled hole in the wall. This creates a strong and secure anchor for screws, nails, or other types of fasteners.

This innovation changed the home improvement and construction industries forever by making it much easier and safer to attach objects to walls. In addition to the Fischer dowel, Fischer also has many other inventions and patents that further establish his position as one of the most important German inventors of the 20th century.