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Beckman System 1 Glucose/BUN Analyzer
- 1974 – 1983
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 Accutrace Electroencephalograph
- 1973 – 1982
The Beckman Accutrace was introduced in 1973. Electroencephalographs are used to monitor and record electrical activity of the brain.
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Beckman Immunochemistry Analyzer
- After 1977
Beckman Instruments debuted an Immunochemistry Analyzer in 1977 and an Auto ICS (Immunochemistry System) in 1980.
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Beckman LS-230 Liquid Scintillation System
- 1970s
An unidentified man in a lab coat inserts or removes a cartridge from the Liquid Scintillation System.
Liquid scintillation counters measure the radioactivity of a sample by mixing the sample with a solvent containing…
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Man with breathing apparatus and electrodes of Beckman MMC Horizon System
- 1975 – 1984
Beckman Instruments introduced the Metabolic Measurement Cart (MMC) in 1975. The programmable system could automatically test oxygen, carbon dioxide, barometric pressure, expired air volume and temperature, and print…
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Beckman MMC Horizon System
- 1975 – 1984
Beckman Instruments introduced the Metabolic Measurement Cart (MMC) in 1975. The programmable system could automatically test oxygen, carbon dioxide, barometric pressure, expired air volume and temperature, and print…
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Operator adjusting the dial of a Beckman Airfuge ultracentrifuge
- 1975 – 1984
Beckman first released the Airfuge Ultracentrifuge in 1975.
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco.…
- Photographer Illig, Russell
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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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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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 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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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 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 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 Biogamma Radioimmuno Analyzer
- 1973 – 1982
Beckman's Biogamma Radioimmuno Analyzer was introduced in 1973. Radioimmunoassay (RIA) is a technique for measuring the antigen concentration. Known quantities of radioactive (labeled or “hot”) antigens and antibodies…
- Photographer Hess Photographic
- Subject Medical laboratory technology, Radioimmunoassay, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Metabolic Measurement Cart
- 1975 – 1984
This instrument was designed to measure oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production. It contains an oxygen analyzer, an infrared carbon dioxide analyzer, a turbine volume transducer, a mixing chamber, and a…
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Beckman Model 4500 Digital pH Meter
- 1973 – 1982
The Model 4500 Digital pH Meter was released in 1973.
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…
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Woman using Beckman Glucose Analyzer and BUN Analyzer
- 1970s
An unidentified woman in a laboratory works in front of a bench holding a Beckman Glucose Analyzer and a Beckman BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) Analyzer.
The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James Sternberg in 1969 and…
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Woman with Beckman ACTA V Ultraviolet Spectrophotometer and Beckman Model RA5 Solu Meter
- 1970s
Two photographs are taped together. A Solu bridge or meter determines the dissolved solids in water by measuring its conductivity. The ACTA V was a UV-visible spectrophotometer, first released in 1970.
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Beckman Model 25 Spectrophotometer
- 1970s
Beckman's foray into ultraviolet spectroscopy began in 1940, when the company (then called National Technical Laboratories) produced the DU prototype. The double-beam Model 25 was introduced in the early 1970s.
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Beckman Model 6750 Process Chromatograph and Data Processor
- 1970s
Beckman's 6750 instruments were part of an Ambient Air Monitoring System that debuted in 1979.
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Industrial Instruments RE-I Solu Bridge Controller
- 1977-Sep-22
A Solu bridge determines the dissolved solids in water by measuring its conductivity.
In 1965, Beckman Instruments acquired Industrial Instruments, Inc. The Cedar Grove, New Jersey-based company manufactured solution…
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Beckman Airfuge CLS Ultracentrifuge
- 1975 – 1984
Beckman first released the Airfuge Ultracentrifuge in 1975.
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco.…