Consolidated Controls Corporation Brochure, "Dynastat Digital Magnetic Memory," 1962

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Artifact Overview

George Devol was a problem solver and prolific inventor -- particularly in the area of automation. After the Second World War, Devol patented a magnetic control system -- a memory system for machines. With this reprogrammable system, manufacturers could "teach" a machine to perform repetitive tasks. Devol's innovation led to his most notable invention -- the first industrial robot.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

1962

Subject Date

1962

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2012.64.245

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)
Blue