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Beckman DB Spectrophotometer
- 1967
The Beckman DB was a double beam model, which allowed for comparison between two light paths: a reference and the sample being measured.
- Photographer Hesketh, Dean D.
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Spectrophotometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Zeromatic II pH Meter
- Undated
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 instrument kicked off…
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Beckman/Spinco Model 153 Microtitrator
- Undated
A microtitrator is an instrument designed to titrate very small volumes of liquid. This model is shown with a Microfuge centrifuge and other accessories.
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Man using a Beckman/Spinco Protein-Peptide Sequencer
- 1970
Product Line Manager John Deutschlander displays the Model 890 Sequencer. The instrument was capable of separating individual amino acids from protein 12 to 15 times faster than could be accomplished manually.
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Hamilton Standard Oxygen Sensor Backpack
- 1969
This backpack may have been used on manned spaceflight missions likely includes an oxygen sensor or analyzer built by Beckman Instruments.
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James Shelton, Robert Lineberger, and John James
- 1970
Photograph of three men identified as James Shelton, Robert Lineberger, and John James. This photograph is from the Beckman Historical Collection, but the connection between these men and Beckman Instruments, Inc. is…
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Roadrunner II Mobile Exhibit
- Undated
A traveling exhibit of Beckman Instruments' biomedical instruments products.
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Workshop in an unidentified Beckman Instruments plant
- 1950s
Women assembling unidentified instruments at Beckman Instruments or one of its divisions.
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Beckman Instruments Process Division staff
- Circa 1957
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Employees, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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John F. Bishop presenting a gift blanket to Hungarian refugees, Otto and Maria Haunold
- 1957
John F. Bishop was a Beckman Instruments employee who worked on the Flow Colorimeter, among other projects. The couple in the photograph are identified as Otto and Maria Haunold.
The pair fled to the United States in…
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Beckman Model DK-2A Ratio Recording Spectrophotometer
- Circa 1957
The Beckman DK Spectrophotometer was an enhancement of the DU, which expanded the instrument’s range of into near-infrared. This was accomplished by chemist Wilbur I. Kaye, who began his work on science behind the DK at…
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Berkeley Model 5602-20 Nuclear Scaler
- 1950s
General view of an unidentified woman, presumably a model, holding up component parts of a nuclear scaler produced by the Berkeley Division of Beckman Instruments. A scaler is an electronic instrument used to count…
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Arnold O. Beckman with Jayce Vidler
- 1960
Jayce Vidler (Mrs. Richard Vidler) won a contest among Beckman Instruments employees to create a new slogan for the company's 25th anniversary. Her winning entry was "Instrumental in Your Future."
- Photographer Frey Photos
- Subject Slogans, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Men posing with a Beckman Auto Exhaust Analyzer
- Undated
Four unidentified men flank a Beckman HC/CO tester. This instrument detects pollutants in the exhaust from vehicles with combustion engines.
Beckman Instruments, Inc. became interested in measuring, controlling, and…
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Beckman Instruments Process Control Instrumentation Bus
- Circa 1970
This bus was used for traveling or on location demonstrations and marketing of process control systems and instruments.
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Beckman GC-2 Gas Chromatograph
- Undated
Beckman Instruments entered the gas chromatograph business in 1956 with the acquisition of the successful Watts Manufacturing Company. Later that year, Beckman Instruments produced its first gas chromatograph, the GC-1,…
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Woman assembling a Beckman Immunochemistry Analyzer
- Circa 1977
Beckman Instruments debuted an Immunochemistry Analyzer in 1977 and an Auto ICS (Immunochemistry System) in 1980.
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William Birnbaum with a Phonocardiogram System
- Circa 1965
Electronics Engineer William Birnbaum demonstrates a Phonocardiogram System (including at Type 531 Oscilloscope), manufactured by Beckman Instruments. This instrument was used on at least one of the Project Gemini…
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Chuck Kayser with oscilloscope
- Circa 1965
Kayser, a Beckman Instruments project engineer, is holding electroencephalograph electrodes and a signal conditioner. This oscilloscope-based device was used aboard at least one of the Gemini spacecrafts to monitor…
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Robert Gafford with Cardiovascular Reflex Conditioning System
- Circa 1965
Dr. Robert Gafford, a project manager for Beckman Instruments, holds a Cardiovascular Reflex Conditioning System. This instrument was used aboard at least one of the Project Gemini manned spaceflights in 1965-1966 in an…
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Auto Immunochemistry System
- Circa 1980
First produced in 1980, the Beckman Auto ICS (Immunochemistry System) is a fully automated system that measures specific protein concentrations in body fluids. It can be used to monitor the presence and concentration of…
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Beckman Radioimmunoassay Kit
- Undated
Radioimmunoassay is an assay technique used to measure concentrations of antigens by use of antibodies. This test often requires making antigens radioactive and is frequently used to measure hormones in blood.
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Beckman L8's: the Ultracentrifuges of the 80's
- 1980s
Advertisement for the L8 Ultracentrifuge, which became one of the workhorse centrifuge models of the 1980s and 1990s.
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry…
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Helipot trimmers and resistors
- 1950 – 1969
Shown with a pen for scale. These were likely manufactured by the Helipot Division.