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Beckman Paragon CZE 2000 Capillary Electrophoresis System
- 1990s
Beckman's Paragon line of electrophoresis systems debuted in 1981. The CZE 2000 was released in 1993.
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Synchron CX7 Clinical System
- 1990s
The Synchron systems run a wide range of clinical chemistry tests including drug and biological fluid analyses. The CX7 debuted in 1991.
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Beckman P/ACE System 5510
- 1990s
Beckman introduced the P/ACE 5000 series of capillary electrophoresis systems in 1993.
Electrophoresis uses an electric field to separate particles in a medium (like a gel) based on their size, charge, or a binding…
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Beckman LS 6000SE Liquid Scintillation Counter
- 1989 – 1998
Beckman introduced the LS-6000 series in 1989.
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…
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Beckman Φ72 pH Meter with artistically illuminated glassware
- 1980s
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 Synchron CX3 Clinical Analyzer
- 1980s
The Synchron systems run a wide range of clinical chemistry tests including drug and biological fluid analyses. The CX3 debuted in 1987.
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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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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 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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Man with AccuSpin and AccuSpin FR Centrifuges
- 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 Futura-II pH Electrode
- 1980s
Beckman's Futura II Calomel electrodes were introduced in 1985. Sized to fit in test tubes, they were designed for medical and biotechnology applications.
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Beckman MMC Horizon Systems Metabolic Measurement Cart
- 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 pHI 61 pH Meter
- 1980s
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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DU-6 Spectrophotometer Gel Scanning System
- 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 Series FT-1000 and FT-2000 Spectrophotometers
- 1980s
Beckman introduced Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometers (FTIR) in 1983.
The Beckman Instruments IR spectrophotometers began as a request from the Office of Rubber Reserve to Arnold O. Beckman in 1942, asking…
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Beckman DU-7 UV/VIS Computing Spectrophotometer
- 1980s
The DU-7 featured a microprocessor and a built in video graphic display. It was released in 1981.
The first Beckman Instruments DU Spectrophotometer was developed in 1940, when the company was still called National…
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Beckman Model 6300 Amino Acid Analyzer
- 1980s
The Beckman/Spinco Model 6300 High Performance Amino Acid Analyzer was released in 1982.
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Beckman Flow Cell, Beta-Mate II, and Recorder
- 1970s
The Beckman Beta-Mate II (styled β-Mate II) was a single-sample, single-channel, manual counter. The Beta-Mate I was first offered in 1970, so this model was likely produced soon after.
Liquid scintillation counters…
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Variable Discriminator Accessory
- 1970s
Manufactured by Bourns, this unit appears to have been incorporated into Beckman's Beta-Mate II Counter (styled β-Mate II), used for liquid scintillation counting.
- Photographer Armstrong & Hess
- Subject Liquid scintillation counting, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Passive components, Bourns, Inc.