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Beckman MMC Horizon System

  • 1975 – 1984

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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 results as the test progressed.

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  • 8 in. W x 10 in. L
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 3. Photo Albums
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  • Box 82

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“Beckman MMC Horizon System,” 1975–1984. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 82. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/44558d47c.

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