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Nurse monitoring two infants in incubators
- Undated
The nurse and infants in this photograph are unidentified.
- Subject Newborn infants, Nursing, Incubators (Pediatrics)
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Beckman Model G pH Meter
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Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an accurate way to measure the acidity of his product. The resulting “acidimeter” with its…
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Beckman Model 3020 Digital Multimeter
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Multimeters are instruments capable of making multiple measurements, typically voltage, current, and resistance.
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Beckman digital multimeter with open case
- 1980
Multimeters are instruments capable of making multiple measurements, typically voltage, current, and resistance.
- Photographer Braly, Bill
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Digital multimeters, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Digital Multimeter Models 3010, 3020, and 3030
- Undated
Multimeters are instruments capable of making multiple measurements, typically voltage, current, and resistance.
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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)
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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
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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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