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Our A-Z list of innovations that have inspired and changed both Philips and the world.
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Laser stands for “Light Amplification By Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. Albert Einstein proved laser theory in 1917 but it took until 1960 for the first working laser to be built. They’re now essential to modern life, used in everything from printing to surgery. Albert Einstein, Radiation, Innovation, Laser, Emissions, Theory, Tecnologia, Einstein, Surgery
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Laser stands for “Light Amplification By Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. Albert Einstein proved laser theory in 1917 but it took until 1960 for the first working laser to be built. They’re now essential to modern life, used in everything from printing to surgery.
American engineer, Jack Kilby, has been credited with the invention of the microchip and electronic calculator. A Nobel Prize winner; he has an amazing 7 other patents to his name. Nobel Prize Winners, Inventions, Philips, Nobel Prize, Engineer, Winner, Jack, Sport Team Logos
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American engineer, Jack Kilby, has been credited with the invention of the microchip and electronic calculator. A Nobel Prize winner; he has an amazing 7 other patents to his name.
A New York socialite, Mary Phelps Jacob, invented the modern bra in 1910 when she was only 19. After growing tired of wearing corsets, she sewed two handkerchiefs together and the modern bra was born. Corsets, York, Mary, Modern Bra, Born, Handkerchiefs
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A New York socialite, Mary Phelps Jacob, invented the modern bra in 1910 when she was only 19. After growing tired of wearing corsets, she sewed two handkerchiefs together and the modern bra was born.
Fibre optics are flexible transparent fibres made of plastic that are slightly thicker than a human hair. They can transit light or information over long distances, which revolutionized communications. They are responsible for the evolution of the internet. #AtoZ #innovation Health, History, Fiber, Plastic, Flexibility, Light, Internet
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Fibre optics are flexible transparent fibres made of plastic that are slightly thicker than a human hair. They can transit light or information over long distances, which revolutionized communications. They are responsible for the evolution of the internet. #AtoZ #innovation
The #GPS works by precisely timing signals sent by satellites orbiting the Earth. Interesting fact: you need four or more satellites to fully pinpoint a position. #AtoZ #innovation Satellite Orbits, Gps, Satellites, Engineering, It Works, Facts
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The #GPS works by precisely timing signals sent by satellites orbiting the Earth. Interesting fact: you need four or more satellites to fully pinpoint a position. #AtoZ #innovation
Alexandre Horowitz (1904 – 1982) was a Dutch engineer and inventor who worked for #Philips. His most famous invention was the #Philishave rotary razor, for which he got the inspiration from a bicycle dynamo. He has a total of 136 patents to his name. #AtoZ #Innovation #Horowitz Inspiration, Rotary, Razor, Famous
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Alexandre Horowitz (1904 – 1982) was a Dutch engineer and inventor who worked for #Philips. His most famous invention was the #Philishave rotary razor, for which he got the inspiration from a bicycle dynamo. He has a total of 136 patents to his name. #AtoZ #Innovation #Horowitz
Did you know: the earliest sign of a crank and connecting rod mechanism dates back to the Roman Empire during the 3rd Century. The first full combustion engine wasn’t developed until 1879, but has remained the dominant power supply for cars, aircraft and boats. #AtoZ #innovation Cars, Roman, Empire, Logos, Combustion Engine, Engine, Power, Rod
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Did you know: the earliest sign of a crank and connecting rod mechanism dates back to the Roman Empire during the 3rd Century. The first full combustion engine wasn’t developed until 1879, but has remained the dominant power supply for cars, aircraft and boats. #AtoZ #innovation
E is for...Expo '58. Innovative. Groundbreaking. Spectacular. Expo '58 was a dazzling celebration of post-war technological progress, and housed the world-famous Philips Pavilion. It was also the first World's Fair after WW2. Pavilion, Expo, World's Fair, First World, Progress
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E is for...Expo '58. Innovative. Groundbreaking. Spectacular. Expo '58 was a dazzling celebration of post-war technological progress, and housed the world-famous Philips Pavilion. It was also the first World's Fair after WW2.
D is for dynamo – inspiring the Philishave. Philips engineer, Alexandre Horowitz, was inspired to create the rotary electric shaver after seeing the rotating head of another Philips product – the bicycle dynamo. Electric, Create, Bicycle, Inspired
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D is for dynamo – inspiring the Philishave. Philips engineer, Alexandre Horowitz, was inspired to create the rotary electric shaver after seeing the rotating head of another Philips product – the bicycle dynamo.
In 1982, the way we store data was changed forever. Philips collaborated with #Sony to create and launch #CD Music Record, Compact Disc, Data, Sony, Cd, Collaboration, Album
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In 1982, the way we store data was changed forever. Philips collaborated with #Sony to create and launch #CD
László Bíró, the inventor of the ballpoint pen, was inspired by the thicker ink used in newspapers as it didn't smudge. He fitted his pen with a ball bearing to pick up the thicker ink, and the rest is history. Ink, The Inventors, Ballpoint Pen, Ballpoint, Newspapers, Pen
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László Bíró, the inventor of the ballpoint pen, was inspired by the thicker ink used in newspapers as it didn't smudge. He fitted his pen with a ball bearing to pick up the thicker ink, and the rest is history.
Frying with air. The Airfryer’s hot air circulates rapidly around the food ingredients and cooking them from all sides at once. This means you can enjoy fried foods using no or very little oil. Cooking, Foods, Oil, Fried Food, Canning, Ingredients, Food
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Frying with air. The Airfryer’s hot air circulates rapidly around the food ingredients and cooking them from all sides at once. This means you can enjoy fried foods using no or very little oil.