noun
Refers to something newly invented or discovered, often with a nuance of innovation or breakthrough.
彼の新発明は世界を変えるかもしれない。
His new invention might change the world.
この新発明は特許を取得した。
This new invention has been patented.
新発見 is used for new discoveries (e.g., scientific findings), whereas 新発明 is more about inventions or creations.
Compound of 新 (new) and 発明 (invention).