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  Photographs

  Coulter MicroDiff 16 Blood Analyzer

  • Undated

  This model of Coulter counter allows the user to run a 16-parameter complete blood count test.

  Based on the Coulter principle, the Coulter Counter quantifies and sizes particles suspended in a fluid, like blood cells,…

  • Subject Medical laboratory technology, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Blood cell count--Equipment and supplies, Coulter principle, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Coulter STKS Hematology Sample Testing System

  • Undated

  A blood cell counter system on display at what is likely a trade show. This technology is based on the Coulter principle and the the Coulter Counter, which quantifies and sizes particles suspended in a fluid, like blood…

  • Subject Medical laboratory technology, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Blood cell count--Equipment and supplies, Coulter principle, Medical electronics, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Two women using a Model F Coulter Counter

  • 1960s

  Based on the Coulter principle, the Coulter Counter quantifies and sizes particles suspended in a fluid, like blood cells, bacteria, and a wide variety of other substances. The instrument works by drawing liquid…

  • Subject Women in science, Medical laboratory technology, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Blood cell count--Equipment and supplies, Women in medicine, Flow cytometry
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  Drawings

  Drawing of proposed factory building for Helipot Corporation

  • Undated

  The Helipot Corporation was founded during World War II by Arnold O. Beckman of Beckman Instruments (at that time still National Technical Laboratories) to keep up with the demand for Beckman's reliable dial, also…

  • Artist Parsons, Cejay
  • Subject Buildings, Factories--Design and construction, Architectural drawing, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Division – Half effect

  • Undated

  An unidentified man holds what is likely a hall effect sensor ("half effect" may be a misspelling in the original label on the photograph).

  The Helipot Corporation was founded during World War II by Arnold O. Beckman…

  • Subject Detectors, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Hall effect, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Division – Miscellaneous products

  • 1950s

  The Helipot Corporation was founded during World War II by Arnold O. Beckman of Beckman Instruments (at that time still National Technical Laboratories) to keep up with the demand for Beckman's reliable dial, also…

  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Photographs, Portraits

  Portrait of Dr. Earl Stannard Herald (1914-1973)

  • Circa 1963

  Dr. Herald was an American ichthyologist. He is pictured on the set of the California Academy of Sciences television show, Science in Action, which he hosted from 1952-1966, when production ended.

  • Subject Scientists--Portraits, California Academy of Sciences, Science television programs, Television programs, Herald, Earl Stannard
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  Photographs

  Beckman Model 80 Oxygen Analyzer

  • 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,…

  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Mark V Atomic Submarine Atmosphere Analyzer

  • 1965

  Designed with a combination of Pauling Oxygen Meter, infrared analysis, and other technologies, these instruments monitored the breathable gasses aboard submarines in the United States Navy.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Infrared technology, Gases--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Submarines (Ships), Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Model C Oxygen Analyzer

  • Undated

  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,…

  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  National Technical Laboratories banquet

  • 1946

  The head table at a banquet for an unidentified occasion. Mabel and Arnold Beckman are second and third from left, respectively.

  • Subject Beckman, Arnold O., Dinners and dining, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Republic Flow Meters Company exhibit

  • Circa 1920 – circa 1924

  This image is from the Beckman Historical Collection, although the relationship between Republic Flow Meters Company and Beckman Instruments is unclear.

  • Subject Flow meters
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  Woman posing with Spinco Microfuge 11 and Microfuge 12

  • 1980s

  Beckman introduced the Microfuge 11 and 12 centrifuges in 1981.

  Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or…

  • Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Spinco Model TJ-6 Centrifuge

  • Circa 1976

  The TJ-6 centrifuge was introduced in 1976.

  Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With Spinco came…

  • Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  National Technical Laboratories company picnics

  • 1940s
  • 1946
  • 1949

  The bordered photograph featuring Coca-Cola bottles and ice buckets is dated 1949. The bordered photographs of children are dated 1946. The exact date of the photographs without white borders is unknown.

  • Subject Employees, Company picnics, Children, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Spinco Microfuge E Centrifuge

  • 1980s

  The Microfuge E tabletop centrifuge was released in 1986.

  Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With…

  • Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Simpson Instruments, Incorporated – Meter Seminar

  • 1963-Sep-17

  Simpson Instruments has manufactured meters since the 1930s. At the time of this photograph, they were making a custom meter for use on NASA's Apollo Project. As Beckman Instruments was also producing instrumentation…

  • Subject Electric meters, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Spinco Optima TLX Ultracentrifuge

  • Undated

  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…

  • Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Spinco GS-6 and GS-6KR Centrifuges

  • 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…

  • Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Spinco Allegra 64R and Allegra 21 Centrifuges

  • Undated

  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…

  • Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Spinco Allegra 6 Centrifuge

  • Undated

  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…

  • Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Spinco Avanti J-25I Centrifuge

  • 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…

  • Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Spinco J6-HC Centrifuge

  • 1990s

  The J6-HC, J6-MC, and J6-MI series centrifuges were introduced in 1993.

  Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation,…

  • Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Spinco J6-MC Centrifuge

  • 1990s

  The J6-HC, J6-MC, and J6-MI series centrifuges were introduced in 1993.

  Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation,…

  • Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Spinco J6-MI Centrifuge

  • 1990s

  The J6-HC, J6-MC, and J6-MI series centrifuges were introduced in 1993.

  Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation,…

  • Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.