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Beckman Synchron CX5 Clinical Analyzer
- 1980s
The Synchron systems run a wide range of clinical chemistry tests including drug and biological fluid analyses. The CX5 debuted in 1988.
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Beckman Appraise Densitometer
- 1980s
This instrument measure density by scanning electrophoresis media. The Appraise debuted in 1984.
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Beckman Synchron CX3
- 1980s
The Synchron systems run a wide range of clinical chemistry tests including drug and biological fluid analyses.
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Beckman ICS Analyzer II
- 1980s
Beckman Instruments debuted an Immunochemistry Analyzer in 1977 and an Auto ICS (Immunochemistry System) in 1980.
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Beckman Glucose Analyzer 2
- Circa 1979
The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James Sternberg in 1969 and was one of several very successful medical testing and analysis instruments that Beckman Instruments produced in the 1970s. Its size, speed, and price…
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Dr. Sternberg with Glucose Analyzer 2
- Circa 1979
James C. Sternberg stands in a laboratory, with one hand resting on a Glucose Analyzer 2.
The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James Sternberg in 1969 and was one of several very successful medical testing and…
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Beckman Creatinine Analyzer 2
- Circa 1979
Beckman's Creatinine Analyzer 2 debuted in 1979. Creatinine, a byproduct of muscle metabolism, can be measured to determine renal function.
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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 Accutrace 16 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 Vehicle Emissions Analysis System
- Circa 1975
This system, which detects pollutants in the emissions from vehicles with combustion engines, is shown being tested on an automobile at Beckman's Process Division.
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Beckman Synchron EL-ISE Electrolyte System
- After 1989 – 1999
The Synchron systems run a wide range of clinical chemistry tests including drug and biological fluid analyses. The EL-ISE debuted in 1989. This image shows cropping marks for editing the photograph for publication…
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Beckman 360 Array System
- 1990s
Beckman Array Systems were used for a wide range of chemical assays, including protein and serology analyses.
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Beckman GeneLine II Transverse Alternating Field Electrophoresis System
- 1990s
This image includes the system's power supply, cooler, and tank.
Electrophoresis uses an electric field to separate particles in a medium (like a gel) based on their size, charge, or a binding affinity.
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Beckman BUN, Creatinine, and Glucose Analyzers
- 1979 – 1988
BUN stands for Blood Urea Nitrogen.
Creatinine, a byproduct of muscle metabolism, can be measured to determine renal function.
The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James Sternberg in 1969 and was one of several very…
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Beckman P/ACE Capillary Electrophoresis System 2100
- 1990s
Beckman introduced the P/ACE 2100 series of capillary electrophoresis systems in 1991.
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 KLiNa Flame System and a Cl/CO2 Analyzer
- 1975 – 1984
Beckman introduced the KLiNa Flame System, a flame photometer with attached diluter and printer, in 1971. The company first marketed a chloride/CO2 analyzer in 1975.
Flame photometers determine the presence and…
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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 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 SpectraSpan VI
- 1980s
The SpectraSpan VI was a rapid scanning high resolution plasma emission spectrometer, introduced circa 1983, for non-routine elemental analysis.
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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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Clinical Instruments Division, Marketing Department, December - 1980 Group Photo
- 1980-Dec
Beckman's Clinical Instruments Operations was formed in 1968 to market products to hospitals and clinics. In 1979, the division moved to a new plant in Brea, California.
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Beckman Auto ICS Analyzer Systems
- 1980s
Beckman Instruments debuted an Immunochemistry Analyzer in 1977 and an Auto ICS (Immunochemistry System) in 1980.