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- Dynastat Magnetic Memory Drum, 1962 - 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.
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Dynastat Magnetic Memory Drum, 1962
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.
- "SSC for Illinois" Refrigerator Magnet, 1987-1993 - In the 1980s, several states vied to become the home of the Superconducting Super Collider (SSC), intended as the world's largest particle accelerator. The SSC would have enabled scientists to study the basic particles from which all matter is formed. Planners factored in public support, both positive and negative, before selecting Texas. The project, however, was canceled in 1993.
- 1987-1993
- Collections - Artifact
"SSC for Illinois" Refrigerator Magnet, 1987-1993
In the 1980s, several states vied to become the home of the Superconducting Super Collider (SSC), intended as the world's largest particle accelerator. The SSC would have enabled scientists to study the basic particles from which all matter is formed. Planners factored in public support, both positive and negative, before selecting Texas. The project, however, was canceled in 1993.
- "I'd Rather Be Organic Gardening" Magnetic Bumper Sticker, 2011 -
- 2011
- Collections - Artifact
"I'd Rather Be Organic Gardening" Magnetic Bumper Sticker, 2011
- Burroughs B5000 Core Memory Plane, 1961 - Core memory is an early form of computer memory. Small rings of magnetic material strung on a wire grid were programmed to represent a binary "one" or "zero." Core planes were individually woven (typically by women) under a microscope. It was the standard form of computer memory from 1955-1975, until displaced by the integrated circuit, which could be mass produced.
- 1961
- Collections - Artifact
Burroughs B5000 Core Memory Plane, 1961
Core memory is an early form of computer memory. Small rings of magnetic material strung on a wire grid were programmed to represent a binary "one" or "zero." Core planes were individually woven (typically by women) under a microscope. It was the standard form of computer memory from 1955-1975, until displaced by the integrated circuit, which could be mass produced.
- Magnetic Tape Reel, circa 1953 -
- circa 1953
- Collections - Artifact
Magnetic Tape Reel, circa 1953
- Film Buffer Memory Used on the Sperry Rand UNIVAC 1107 Computer, 1962 -
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Film Buffer Memory Used on the Sperry Rand UNIVAC 1107 Computer, 1962
- Electromagnet -
- Collections - Artifact
Electromagnet
- Ford, "I'm On Sync," Magnetic Bumper Sticker, 2011 - Ford introduced SYNC in 2007. The voice command system allows drivers hands-free access to music, phone calls, text messages, along with other applications. Ford promoted this technology with this 2011 promotional giveaway.
- 2011
- Collections - Artifact
Ford, "I'm On Sync," Magnetic Bumper Sticker, 2011
Ford introduced SYNC in 2007. The voice command system allows drivers hands-free access to music, phone calls, text messages, along with other applications. Ford promoted this technology with this 2011 promotional giveaway.
- "Vote Obama" Car Magnet, 2012 - President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden were reelected to a second term in 2012. Adopting the campaign slogan of "Forward," the incumbent Democratic ticket defeated the Republican ticket of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney and Representative Paul Ryan. The Obama-Biden ticket won in key battleground states and tallied over 50% of the popular vote on its way to an electoral victory.
- 2012
- Collections - Artifact
"Vote Obama" Car Magnet, 2012
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden were reelected to a second term in 2012. Adopting the campaign slogan of "Forward," the incumbent Democratic ticket defeated the Republican ticket of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney and Representative Paul Ryan. The Obama-Biden ticket won in key battleground states and tallied over 50% of the popular vote on its way to an electoral victory.
- "Resist" Magnet, 2020 -
- 2020
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"Resist" Magnet, 2020