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Beckman Biomek 1000 Automated Laboratory Workstation
- 1980s
Beckman's Biomek 1000 Automated Laboratory Workstation was released in 1986. New models continued to be added to the Biomek line for the next two decades.
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Beckman DU 70 Spectrophotometer
- 1980s
The first Beckman Instruments DU Spectrophotometer was developed in 1940, when the company was still called National Technical Laboratories. Spurred by employee Howard Cary (who had previously been involved in pH meter…
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Beckman DU 650 Spectrophotometer
- 1980s
This computerized ultraviolet spectrophotometer used a micro-focused beam and could work with samples as small as 5uL.
The first Beckman Instruments DU Spectrophotometer was developed in 1940, when the company was…
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Beckman Model LS-2800 Liquid Scintillation System
- Circa 1982
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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Space Engineering
- 1965-Apr
An unidentified man adjusting unidentified equipment intended for use in space.
- Photographer Hesketh, Dean D.
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc., Space sciences
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Monitoring Gear for Environment Chamber
- 1965
An unidentified man wearing a vest containing sensory equipment, standing beside monitoring gear for environmental chamber. Per the label on the vest, the equipment was fabricated for a NASA contract, NAS 9-3910, which…
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Beckman Biomek 2000 Laboratory Automation Workstation
- 1990s
Beckman's Biomek workstations debuted in the mid-1980s and additional models were released over the next two decades. The Biomek 2000 was released in 1994.
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Beckman ICS II Immunochemistry System
- 1980s
Beckman Instruments debuted an Immunochemistry Analyzer in 1977 and an Auto ICS (Immunochemistry System) in 1980.
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Beckman TL-100 Ultracentrifuge
- 1980s
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 OM-12 Oxygen Analyzer
- Circa 1974
This specific model of oxygen meter was first available in 1974.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen analyzers ended up doing such diverse jobs as…
- Photographer Maddocks, J. H.
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Model 951 NO/NOX Analyzer
- 1970s
This instrument was used for a wide range of applications, including measuring nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere and in automobile emissions.
Beckman Instruments, Inc. became interested in measuring, controlling, and…
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Beckman Model 778 Process Oxygen Analyzer
- Circa 1963
The Model 778 was designed to measure oxygen in both aqueous and nonaqueous solutions.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen analyzers ended up doing such…
- Photographer Hesketh, Dean D.
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Model 340 Trace Moisture Analyzer
- Circa 1969
This instrument could detect and monitor moisture in gaseous process streams, bottled gas, and dry gas atmospheres.
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Beckman Model W Industrial pH Meter
- 1950s
The industrial model pH meters had features designed specifically for industrial (as opposed to laboratory) environments, like the Model W's rubber gaskets to prevent corrosive gases or dust from entering the…
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Beckman SO2 Portable Analyzer Control Unit
- 1960s
Beckman Instruments, Inc. became interested in measuring, controlling, and fighting air pollution in the late 1940s and early 1950s, when company president Arnold O. Beckman became the scientific adviser to the Los…
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Beckman NDIR 315 and Console
- 1960s
The NDIR uses a nondispersive infrared sensor to detect the presence of gasses.
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Beckman Trace Moisture Analyzer
- Circa 1969
This instrument could detect and monitor moisture in gaseous process streams, bottled gas, and dry gas atmospheres.
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Beckman Model 906A SO2 Analyzer
- 1960s
Beckman Instruments, Inc. became interested in measuring, controlling, and fighting air pollution in the late 1940s and early 1950s, when company president Arnold O. Beckman became the scientific adviser to the Los…
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Beckman Caronaceous Analyzer
- 1964-Jul
Beckman Instruments, Inc. became interested in measuring, controlling, and fighting air pollution in the late 1940s and early 1950s, when company president Arnold O. Beckman became the scientific adviser to the Los…
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Beckman Exhaust Gas Analysis System
- 1960s
Beckman Instruments, Inc. became interested in measuring, controlling, and fighting air pollution in the late 1940s and early 1950s, when company president Arnold O. Beckman became the scientific adviser to the Los…
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Beckman Model J Sodium Ion Analyzer
- 1963-Aug
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc., Sodium ions
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Beckman Model 777 Oxygen Analyzer
- Circa 1962
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,…
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Operator with Beckman Microcoder IIA MIC/ID System
- Undated
The MicroCoder IIA was marketed for use with Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) panels for pneumonia, influenza, and meningitis.
