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Press releases

Aminograms for Clinical Patient Assessment Routinely Performed on Beckman System 7300
- 1985-Aug-19
The press release discusses the System 7300 Amino Acid Analyzer, with special reference to Peggy R. Borum's work on using aminograms in patient care.
- Author Stepan, Susan A.
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Press releases

The Appraise Clinical Densitometer from Beckman Adds IBM PC
- 1985-Jul-23
The press release notes the addition of a personal computer simplifies electrophoresis reporting and allows for a flexible laboratory workflow.
- Author Stepan, Susan A.
- Subject IBM Personal Computer, Electrophoresis, Densitometry, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc., Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies
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Press releases

Beckman Rheumatoid Factor Assay System Provides Quantitative Measurement
- 1981-May-01
The press release announces an assay for precisely measuring, rather than estimating, rheumatoid factor.
- Author Schneider, Ilene
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Immunochemistry, Rheumatoid factor, Biological assay, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Press releases

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.
- Author Schneider, Ilene
- Subject Medical electronics--Equipment and supplies, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Electroencephalography, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

Beckman Model LB-1 Medical Gas Analyzer, Microcatheter Sample Pump, and LB-1 Linearizer
- 1960s
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Gases--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

Beckman LB-2 Medical Gas Analyzer and OM-11 Oxygen Analyzer
- Circa 1972
The LB-2 Medical Gas Analyzer replaced the LB-1. It measured alveolar CO2, along with nitrous oxide, halothane, ehtrane, forane, various halogenated ethers, and carbon monoxide.

The Model OM-11 Oxygen Analyzer was…
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Gases--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Respiration--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

Beckman Model L4 Ultracentrifuge and Zonal Ultracentrifuge
- Undated
- 1963-May
- 1966-Jan
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…
- Photographer Illig, Russell
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

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…
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

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…
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

Beckman Model E Analytical Ultracentrifuge
- 1950s
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…
- Photographer Wollin, William, Illig, Russell
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

Beckman Model L2 and Model L2-65 Ultracentrifuges
- Circa 1967
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…
- Photographer Illig, Russell
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

Skylab Blood Cell Counter
- Circa 1971
The blood cell counter was developed as part of the Inflight Medical Support System and intended for use in a zero-g environment.
- Photographer Hess Photographic
- Subject Skylab Program, Blood cell count--Equipment and supplies, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Press releases

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…
- Author Eastman, Elke
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Rotors, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

Beckman System 6300 and System 7300 High Performance Analyzers
- 1980s
Beckman released the System 6300 High Performance Amino Acid Analyzer in 1982.
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

Preparative UV Scanner for Model L5-65 and Model L8-55 Ultracentrifuges
- 1978 – 1987
Beckman released its first L5 centrifuge in 1973 and the L8 in 1978.

Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or…
- Photographer Turner, Ronald
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

Beckman Model L2-65B and Model L2-75B Centrifuges
- 1960s
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…
- Photographer Illig, Russell
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

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…
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Ephemera

The Beckman Glucose Analyzer: A Statement of Verified Claims
- 1970
Marketing materials tout the virtues of the Beckman Glucose Analyzer, with emphasis placed upon verification of claims by the Standards Committee of the College of American Pathologists. The folded brochure includes a…
- Author Sullivan, Arthur
- Creator Of Work Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Glucose--Analysis, Blood sugar--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, College of American Pathologists, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Charts, diagrams, etc

Fluid Diagram, Glucose Analyzer
- 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…
- Creator Of Work Reed, John
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Glucose--Analysis, Blood sugar--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Charts, diagrams, etc

Beckman Spinco Division Model E Centrifuge figures
- Undated
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…
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

Beckman Spinco Division Model E Centrifuge
- Undated
- 1950s
- 1963-Oct
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…
- Photographer Shapero, Don, Wallin Photo, Illig, Russell
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, Inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
Photographs

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…
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Glucose--Analysis, Blood sugar--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Photographs

Arnold Beckman with George H. W. Bush
- 1989-Oct-18
Arnold O. Beckman at the White House with President George H. W. Bush, receiving the National Medal of Science "for his leadership in the development of analytical instrumentation, and for his deep and abiding concern…
- Photographer Valdez, D.
- Subject Beckman, Arnold O., Bush, George, 1924-, Hearing aids, Award presentations
Photographs

Woman taking notes at a table where a Beckman glucose analyzer sits
- 1970s
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…
- Photographer Photomation
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Glucose--Analysis, Blood sugar--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Business correspondence

Narrative of glucose analyzer development
- 1967
The handwritten account, possibly written by James C. Sternberg, is missing early pages.

The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James Sternberg in 1969 and was one of several very successful medical testing and analysis…
- Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Glucose--Analysis, Blood sugar--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc.

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