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Two women using Beckman ICS Analyzer II
- 1980s
Beckman Instruments debuted an Immunochemistry Analyzer in 1977 and an Auto ICS (Immunochemistry System) in 1980.
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Woman with Beckman Immunochemistry Analyzer
- After 1977 – 1989
Beckman Instruments debuted an Immunochemistry Analyzer in 1977 and an Auto ICS (Immunochemistry System) in 1980.
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Beckman LS Series Liquid Scintillation Systems
- 1970s
Liquid scintillation counters measure the radioactivity of a sample by mixing the sample with a solvent containing a scintillator, which will emit photons in the presence of radioactive materials. The counter measures…
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Woman using Beckman Microlab 620 MX Computing Infrared Spectrophotometer
- 1978 – 1987
The Microlab 600 computing infrared spectrophotometer debuted in 1978.
The Beckman Instruments IR spectrophotometers began as a request from the Office of Rubber Reserve to Arnold O. Beckman in 1942, asking for an…
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Operator's hand on Beckman Model 42 Spectrophotometer
- 1980s
First produced in 1981, the Beckman Model 42 Clinical Spectrophotometer incorporated a UV/visible spectrophotometer, a microprocessor, and a printer into one unit.
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Beckman Gamma 4000 Analyzers
- Undated
Scintillation counters detect ionizing radiation by counting the light flashes produced by the particles as they pass through certain solids or liquids.
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Beckman Appraise Densitometer System
- 1980s
Densitometers measure density by scanning electrophoresis media. The Appraise debuted in 1984; later models were released in 1987 and 1991.
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Beckman System TR Enzyme Activity Analyzer
- 1973 – 1982
Beckman’s System TR, introduced in 1973, was the first automated analyzer for clinical enzymes.
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Beckman Model J-6 Centrifuge, Gamma 4000, DP-5000, and Pipette
- 1990s
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With Spinco came the famous Model E Ultracentrifuge, which was…
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Beckman Enzyme Activity Analyzer System TR
- 1973 – 1982
Beckman’s System TR, introduced in 1973, was the first automated analyzer for clinical enzymes.
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Nurse using a Beckman Model D oxygen meter with an infant isolette
- Circa 1959
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen analyzers ended up doing such diverse jobs as monitoring astronauts’ respiration, maintaining packaged food safety,…
- Photographer Kassler Studios
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Nurses, Infants, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Fieldlab Oxygen Analyzer
- Circa 1975
Shown measuring the oxygen content of a bottle sitting on a Stir-mate automatic stirrer.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen analyzers ended up doing…
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Beckman KLiNa Flame System
- 1970s
Beckman introduced the KLiNa Flame System, a flame photometer with attached diluter and printer, in 1971. Flame photometers determine the presence and concentration of some metal ions in a substance by exposing the…
- Photographer Hess Photographic
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Flame photometry, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Acculab 6 Spectrophotometer
- 1973 – 1982
Beckman's Acculab Infrared Spectrophotometer debuted in 1973.
The Beckman Instruments IR spectrophotometers began as a request from the Office of Rubber Reserve to Arnold O. Beckman in 1942, asking for an infrared…
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Beckman Automated Materials Analyzer (AMA)
- Undated
This image shows the full set-up for the system's photo shoot, with the backdrop, wires, and surrounding room visible. This AMA system automates repetitive analytical assays, which produce samples that can then be run…
- Photographer Hess Photographic
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Materials--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Gamma 310 scintillation counter
- Undated
Scintillation counters detect ionizing radiation by counting the light flashes produced by the particles as they pass through certain solids or liquids.
- Photographer Hess Photographic
- Subject Scintillation counters, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman DB-G Grating Spectrophotometer
- Undated
Produced in the 1960s, the DB-G was a single-beam grating (as opposed to a prism) ultraviolet spectrophotometer.
The first Beckman Instruments DU Spectrophotometer was developed in 1940, when the company was still…
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Beckman Cl/CO2 Analyzer
- 1975 – 1984
Beckman first marketed a chloride/CO2 analyzer in 1975.
The instrument simultaneously measured chloride and carbon dioxide. It was used in clinical settings to analyze serum, spinal fluid, and sweat.
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Beckman reagents in bottles
- Circa 1976
The photograph shows the ADB and ASO 6-Test System, for the determination of serum antiDNase B and anistreptolysin O antibodies (respectively).
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Beckman reagents in bottles
- Undated
The reagents include creatininase, glycerol kinase, uricase, and G-6-PDH.
- Photographer Hess Photographic
- Subject Chemical tests and reagents, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman System 1 Glucose/BUN Analyzer
- 1974 – 1989
This instrument, introduced in 1974, can run both blood glucose and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) analyses.
The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James Sternberg in 1969 and was one of several very successful medical…
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Beckman Array 360 System
- 1990s
Beckman Array Systems were used for a wide range of chemical assays, including protein and serology analyses.
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