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The HP 5036A Micro Lab in its case (open).
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Making a Case: The HP 5036A Micro Lab
As microprocessor-based computers were gaining traction in the 1970s, Hewlett-Packard introduced the 5036A Micro Lab as an educational tool designed to teach engineers about the basics of microprocess ...
Photo of the HP 2100 computer system featuring the 7900 disc drive on the top right.
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Making Memories: 7900 and 7970 Drives
The 7900 disc drive (shown here in the top righthand section of the 2100 computer system) and 7970 tape drive (in the center of the righthand side) were the first memory products in their respective c ...
Hewlett and Packard speaking with employees in the 1970s.
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Management by Walking Around Continues
“Management by Walking Around” continued even as the company expanded throughout the globe. Managers across the company practiced it regularly, and Bill and Dave were always glad to participate when t ...
A brochure for the HP-19C and HP-29C.
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Memory Well-Served: The HP 19C and HP 29C
The HP 19C and HP 29C calculators were equipped with Continuous Memory capability, so programs were saved until the user cleared or overwrote them. This meant users could “program frequently-needed ca ...
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Open Communication and Growth
Hewlett-Packard’s company culture, open communication and desire for growth have been strong values throughout its entire history. Listen to Bill, Dave and other HP employees discuss why these values ...
Dave Packard visiting troops as Deputy Secretary of Defense.
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Packard as Deputy Secretary of Defense
From 1969–1971, Dave left Hewlett-Packard to serve as Deputy Secretary of Defense, focusing on procurement. His work would garner him multiple medals and commendations, and in 1997, the Department of ...
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Playing by Ear: the 47021A
Introduced by the Medical Products Group in late 1974, the new 47201A pulse oximeter could measure oxygen saturation in a patient’s blood continuously and non-intrusively. Instead of requiring that th ...
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Robin Williams’ Role at HP
In the late 1970s, Robin Williams was known for his standup comedy, his sitcom Mork & Mindy … and his work with HP? Take a look at Williams in this exclusive company video. You may even see his signat ...
Bill Hewlett accepting the James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Award on behalf of Hewlett-Packard in 1973.
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Securing the Cogswell Award
The James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Award was created in 1966 to honor defense contractors who went above and beyond in their commitment to protect information, materials and program ...
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Setting Up Shop in Campinas
In 1975, Hewlett-Packard rented a manufacturing facility in Brazil to handle production of medical instruments and handheld calculators. The company also purchased a 50-acre site to develop a permanen ...