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Japanese engineer Jun-ichi Nishizawa invented the avalanche photodiode [20] 1953: First fully transistorized computer in the U.S. 1958: American engineer Jack Kilby invented the integrated circuit (IC). 1960: American engineer Theodore Maiman develops the first laser: 1962: Nick Holonyak invented the LED. 1963: First home Videocassette recorder ...
In the East, churn drills were invented as early as 221 BC during the Chinese Qin dynasty, [12] capable of reaching a depth of 1500 m. [6] Churn drills in ancient China were built of wood and labor-intensive, but were able to go through solid rock. [13] The churn drill appears in Europe during the 12th century. [6]
SKIL Power Tools is a brand of electric power tools and accessories located in Naperville, Illinois, United States. [1] It is a subsidiary of Chervon (HK) Ltd, a company based in Nanjing , China . [ 1 ]
In the past, stationary tools were powered by windmills, water wheels, and steam. Some museums and hobbyists still maintain and operate stationary tools powered by these older power sources. Portable electric tools may be either corded or battery-powered. Compressed air is the customary power source for nailers and paint sprayers.
The gloves were intended to prevent medical staff from developing dermatitis from surgical chemicals. [445] [446] [447] The first modern disposable glove was created by Ansell Rubber Co. Pty. Ltd. in 1965. [448] [449] [450] 1895: Guglielmo Marconi invents a system of wireless communication using radio waves.
George H. Sweigert (1920–1999) is credited as the first inventor to patent the cordless telephone. [1]Born in Akron, Ohio, Sweigert served five years in the US Army as a radio operator in World War II in Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Fiji and New Georgia assigned to the 145th Headquarters Company under the 37th Infantry Division (United States).
Litke’s wireless mike resembled a silver tube with “a microphone at the top, a transmitter in the middle and its battery power supply at the bottom.” [1] It was 6 inches long, 1 inch in diameter, and weighed 7 ounces; the device had a broadcast range of up to a half-mile. Two types of mikes were available: lavalier and hand-held.
Electronic bugging devices were found in March 2003 at offices used by French and German delegations at the European Union headquarters in Brussels. Devices were also discovered at offices used by other delegations. The discovery of the telephone tapping systems was first reported by Le Figaro newspaper, which blamed the US. [27]