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Spinco Model 120B Amino Acid Analyzer
- 1960s
First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer used the Spackman-Stein-Moore technique of amino acid chromatography.
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Spinco Model 120C Amino Acid Analyzer
- 1960s
First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer used the Spackman-Stein-Moore technique of amino acid chromatography.
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Spinco Model 116 Amino Acid Analyzer
- 1960s
First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer allowed users to quickly perform amino acid chromatography. The Model 116 was a more modular instrument, marketed to customers with lighter…
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Spinco Model 119 Amino Acid Analyzer
- 1960s
First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer allowed users to quickly perform amino acid chromatography. This is a related, contemporary model.
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Spinco System AA Computing Integrator for Amino Acid Analysis
- 1980s
Beckman's AA Amino Acid Analysis systems debuted in 1985.
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Spinco Model 121MB Amino Acid Analyzer
- Undated
First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer allowed users to quickly perform amino acid chromatography. This model is a slightly later version of the same instrument.
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Beckman/Spinco Model 119CL Amino Acid Analyzer
- Undated
First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer allowed users to quickly perform amino acid chromatography. This model was likely part of the same production line and used the same technology.
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Spinco Model J-6 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…
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Spinco Model SM-2 Continuous Systolic Monitor
- Undated
This blood pressure monitor operates with two points of contact with a patient: a miniature pressure cuff placed on a patient's finger, and a crystal pressure sensor placed next to the cuff on the same finger. The cuff…
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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…
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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…
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Unidentified man giving a presentation about a Beckman Cl/CO2 Analyzer
- 1975 – 1984
Beckman first marketed a chloride/CO2 analyzer in 1975.
The Beckman chloride/carbon dioxide analyzer was used to measure both gasses in biological fluids like sweat, blood, and spinal fluid.
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Beckman NASA Spaceborne Colorimeter
- Circa 1969
This instrument was created in 1968 by Beckman Instruments' Advanced Technology Operations (ATO) specifically for measuring the effect of space flight on calcium and creatinine levels in astronauts' urine. Colorimeters…
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Beckman Continuous Particle Electrophoresis System
- Circa 1972
This prototype CPE system was designed by Beckman Instruments' Advanced Technology Operations (ATO) for the NASA Skylab Program in 1972. Beckman sought to predict how CPE would function in a weightless environment,…
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Beckman NASA CPE Collector
- Circa 1976
Designed for NASA by Beckman Instruments' Advanced Technology Operations in 1976, this multiple fraction collector was part of the Beckman Continuous Particle Electrophoresis system used for separating biological…
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Beckman Spaceborne Cabin Analyzer
- Circa 1961
This gas chromatograph prototype was made by Beckman Instruments' Space Engineering Group for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It would continuously monitor and provide readouts for up to eight…
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Laboratory and Biostat Photosynthetic Gas Exchange System
- 1964
This system was created in 1964 by Beckman Instruments' Space Engineering Group for the United States Air Force's School of Aerospace Medicine. This prototype photosynthetic gas exchanger could support two adult, human…
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Beckman physiological and cardiovascular monitoring system
- 1965
This cardiovascular reflex conditioning system was designed by Beckman Instruments' Space Engineering Group (SEG) in 1964 for NASA's Projects Gemini and Apollo. This system was part of astronauts' flight suits and would…
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Beckman Integrated Medical and Behavioral Laboratory Measurement System (IMBLMS)
- 1966
In 1966, Beckman Instruments' Advanced Technology Operations (ATO) was responsible for some program support of this system made for NASA under subcontract to the (then) Lockheed Missiles and Space Company. Specifically,…
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Parotid gland secretion study
- Circa 1964
This study was developed for NASA by Beckman Instruments' Space Engineering Group (SEG) in 1964. The SEG developed the prototype hardware required to store and analyze saliva from astronauts as part of monitoring their…
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Beckman Biosatellite O2 system
- 1964
This oxygen monitoring equipment was made by Beckman Instruments' Space Engineering Group (SEG) for NASA's Biosatellite Program under a subcontract to Hamilton Standard Division of United Aircraft Corporation. This…
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Beckman Accutrace Electroencephalograph
- Circa 1973
The Beckman Accutrace was introduced in 1973. Electroencephalographs are used to monitor and record electrical activity of the brain.
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Beckman Glucose Analyzer
- Circa 1969
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…