United Cinephone Corporation Brochure, "Series 70 Photo-Electric Controls," 1943

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Artifact Overview

George Devol was a problem solver and prolific inventor -- particularly in the area of automation. In the 1930s, he formed United Cinephone Corporation. The company made electric and photoelectric controls, switches and timers used to speed up and improve manufacturing. His most important work led to his patent for the first industrial robot.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

1943

Subject Date

1943

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2012.64.206

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Donated by the Family of George C. Devol.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Inscriptions

SPECIFICATION SHEET 1 / United Cinephone Corporation / TORRINGTON CONNECTICUT / SERIES 70 / PHOTO-ELECTRIC CONTROLS [. . .]
United Cinephone Corporation Brochure, "Series 70 Photo-Electric Controls," 1943