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- Shake Hands with Our New Volunteer for the Dirty Work, Unimation Inc., circa 1971 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This brochure, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- circa 1971
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Shake Hands with Our New Volunteer for the Dirty Work, Unimation Inc., circa 1971
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This brochure, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- Increasing Productivity in Machine Loading, Unimation Inc., circa 1971 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This brochure, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- circa 1971
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Increasing Productivity in Machine Loading, Unimation Inc., circa 1971
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This brochure, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- Model of a Unimate Industrial Robot Working with Turret Lathes, circa 1964 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This photograph, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- circa 1964
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Model of a Unimate Industrial Robot Working with Turret Lathes, circa 1964
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This photograph, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- Model of a Unimate Industrial Robot Working with Two Lathes, circa 1964 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This photograph, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- circa 1964
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Model of a Unimate Industrial Robot Working with Two Lathes, circa 1964
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This photograph, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- Unimate MK II Universal Industrial Robot, Design Data Sheet DD-01, 1962-1968 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This brochure, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- 1962-1968
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Unimate MK II Universal Industrial Robot, Design Data Sheet DD-01, 1962-1968
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This brochure, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- A Shape of Things to Come, Unimation Inc., 1961 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This brochure, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- 1961
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A Shape of Things to Come, Unimation Inc., 1961
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This brochure, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- Unimate, Unimation Inc, 1962-1968 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This brochure, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- 1962-1968
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Unimate, Unimation Inc, 1962-1968
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This brochure, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- Increasing Welding Productivity, Unimation Inc., 1971 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This brochure, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- 1971
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Increasing Welding Productivity, Unimation Inc., 1971
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This brochure, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup Billboard, circa 1915 - Entrepreneur H.J. Heinz rarely missed an opportunity to promote his line of pickled foods and condiments. He aimed to meet customers in stores, at home, and everywhere in between. Billboards, like the one seen here, advertised Heinz's "57 Varieties" -- the catchy slogan Heinz utilized despite offering more than 60 packaged products.
- circa 1915
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Heinz Tomato Ketchup Billboard, circa 1915
Entrepreneur H.J. Heinz rarely missed an opportunity to promote his line of pickled foods and condiments. He aimed to meet customers in stores, at home, and everywhere in between. Billboards, like the one seen here, advertised Heinz's "57 Varieties" -- the catchy slogan Heinz utilized despite offering more than 60 packaged products.
- T.H. Buckley Lunch Wagon and Catering Company Menu, October 1979 -
- October 01, 1979
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T.H. Buckley Lunch Wagon and Catering Company Menu, October 1979