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Beckman Introduces Moisture/Relative Humidity Transmitters and Sensors
- 1981-May-01
The press release announces the addition of Series 83 Relative Humidity and Temperature Climate Sensors and Series 54 Moisture/Temperature Transmitters to its Hygroline product line.
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Addonizio Named Operations Manager of Beckman's Diagnostic Operations
- 1978-Dec-11
The press release announces the appointment of Joseph P. Addonizio as operations manager of Diagnostic Operations, a part of Beckman's Biological and Fine Chemicals Division.
- Author Schneider, Ilene
- Subject Promotions, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Improved Beckman Electrode Care Kit Lengthens Electrode Life
- 1978-Dec-07
The kit included buffers, storage solution, rinse, and a storage rack. Beckman oxygen electrodes were first used in their pH meters and later with other instruments.
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Beckman Introduces Two New High Performance EEG Instruments
- 1978-Dec-06
The press release discusses the Accutrace 100 and Accutrace 200 Electroencephalographs, including specifications, options, and pricing.
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Beckman Develops Instruments to Monitor Life-Support and Electrical Systems on NASA Space Shuttle
- 1978-Oct-23
The press release discusses a carbon dioxide sensor and water purity sensor planned to fly on the Space Shuttle Orbiter in the early 1980s.
- Author Eastman, Elke
- Subject Water--Purification, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Space shuttles--Design and construction, Atmospheric carbon dioxide, Space shuttles--Safety measures, Beckman Instruments, Inc., Space Shuttle Program (U.S.)
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Beckman Introduces Microprocessor-Based System That Separates and Collects Minute Particulates
- 1978-Sep-15
The release details components of the Samplair Automated Dichotomous Particulate Sampling System, which debuted at the Instrument Society of America show.
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Beckman Introduces New Sensor Assemblies for Climate Monitoring
- 1978-Sep-01
The press release announces the Series 830000 Sensor Assemblies for relative humidity and temperature sensing.
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Beckman's Analyzer Aids Motorcycle Mechanics
- 1979-Jun-15
The press release describes the Model 590 HC/CO Analyzer, approved for use in four states for vehicle exhaust analysis.
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Swingarm Support Stand for pH Electrodes
- 1979-Jun-15
The support stand made it easier to move electrodes between samples without tipping or using the electrodes' vertical alignment.
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Beckman's GC System Monitors Ambient Air in Petrochemical Environments
- 1979-Mar-05
The press release discusses the Model 6750 Ambient Air Monitoring System to be shown at the Pittsburgh Conference.
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Foote Mineral Company lithium carbonate plant
- 1976-Feb-04
Aerial view of the Foote Mineral Company's lithium carbonate plant located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. A bulk supplier of industrial minerals, the Foote Mineral Company acquired the Vanadium Corporation of…
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Beckman Model 190 and 190B Microcalorimeters
- 1960 – 1979
Calorimeters measure the amount of heat involved in chemical reactions and some other processes.
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Beckman System 1 Plus DNA Synthesizer
- Circa 1985
This combination of hardware and software allowed users to program a sequence, check reagent levels, and perform DNA synthesis using phosphoramidite chemistry. The control module in the color photograph included an IBM…
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Beckman Zimm Viscometer
- 1960 – 1979
Viscometers measure viscosity, the resistance of fluids to flow or stress (this could also be thought of as a liquid's thickness).
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Beckman Density Gradient Former
- Circa 1979
The photos depict a device for the preparation of linear-density gradient medium in a column for gradient electrophoresis.
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Beckman enzyme detector
- Circa 1976
Under contract to the U.S. Army Mobility Equipment Research and Development Center, Beckman's Microbics and Advanced Technology Operations worked to develop an enzymatic vapor detector.
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LITEK lamp
- Circa 1976
The LITEK fluorescent bulb was designed to work with an incandescent socket and require only one-third as much energy as conventional bulbs.
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Beckman BUV Atmosphere Explorer
- Circa 1975
The Beckman Backscatter Ultraviolet Spectrometer (BUV) was launched on the Atmosphere Explorer-E satellite and provided data on total global ozone and its distribution.
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Beckman Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet and Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer (SBUV/TOMS)
- Circa 1975
The Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet Instrument measured the intensity of solar radiation scattered back from the atmosphere, thereby revealing ozone concentration. The Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer was designed to scan…
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Beckman Model L8-70 and Model L8-80 Ultracentrifuges
- 1978 – 1987
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 Model J-6M Centrifuge
- Circa 1981
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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Reception and Dinner at Rockefeller University and Beckman Symposium on Biomedical Instrumentation
- 1985-Apr-11 – 1985-Apr-12
The album includes invitations and photographs taken at two events held at Rockefeller University. The April 11th reception and dinner celebrated Arnold Beckman's birthday. The April 12th symposium was held in honor of…
- Photographer Ingbet Grüttner
- Subject Beckman, Arnold O., Birthday parties, Portraits, Group, Congresses and conventions
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Beckman Presents Micro-Leader™, A New System for the Nucleic Acid Researcher
- 1986-Jun-19
The press release announces a spectrophotometer system for use with DNA analysis.
The first Beckman Instruments DU Spectrophotometer was developed in 1940, when the company was still called National Technical…
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Beckman Introduces New Rotor for Model TL-100 Tabletop Ultracentrifuge
- 1986-Jun-02
The press release announces the TLA-100.3 Fixed Angle Rotor, which increases the capacity of the ultracentrifuge.
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry…