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Westinghouse's "Elektro" & "Sparko" Robots (1939)
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Westinghouse PRODAC-50 Transistorized computer Module artifact (1964)
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This Lucite paperweight from the Computer Systems Division of Westinghouse features a 1-bit solid-state transistorized module from a PRODAC-50 (P-50) computer. The computer used modular logic circuitry consisting of high-speed diode-coupled transistor NAND circuits mounted on plug-in modules.
Westinghouse’s PRODAC (Programmed Digital Automatic Control), introduced around 1958–1959, was an early pioneering system for using digital computers in real-time industrial and power plant process control. It was one of the first commercially significant applications of computer-based automation in these industries, contributing to the development of modern industrial control systems.
The Westinghouse PRODAC-50 (P-50) digital computer was a solid-state, transistor-based system designed for real-time industrial process control in small to medium-sized applications. It was historically significant in the transition from manual operation to automated control and from vacuum tube technology to discrete transistor computers, helping lay the foundation for modern industrial control systems and SCADA. Part of the PRODAC-500 family, it used magnetic core memory and was intended for dedicated control tasks rather than as a general-purpose minicomputer.
Westinghouse’s PRODAC (Programmed Digital Automatic Control), introduced around 1958–1959, was an early pioneering system for using digital computers in real-time industrial and power plant process control. It was one of the first commercially significant applications of computer-based automation in these industries, contributing to the development of modern industrial control systems.
The Westinghouse PRODAC-50 (P-50) digital computer was a solid-state, transistor-based system designed for real-time industrial process control in small to medium-sized applications. It was historically significant in the transition from manual operation to automated control and from vacuum tube technology to discrete transistor computers, helping lay the foundation for modern industrial control systems and SCADA. Part of the PRODAC-500 family, it used magnetic core memory and was intended for dedicated control tasks rather than as a general-purpose minicomputer.
Transistorized Module from the PRODAC computer.
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Westinghouse "Dendritic Web" Solar Cell Technology (1980)
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This Lucite paperweight from Westinghouse features an example of their High-Efficency "Dendritic Web" solar cell technology.
Westinghouse had developed their Dendritic Web technology (a process to grown crystalline poly-silicon solar cell ribbons) to the point that they were ready to start-up a pilot manufacturing line in 1966 to produce the solar cells.
However, the plan to start manufacturing their solar cells was stopped in 1967 after there was not enough customer interest shown for them.
During the 1970 and 80's, Westinghouse would continue to develop and pursue production of solar cells.
Westinghouse had developed their Dendritic Web technology (a process to grown crystalline poly-silicon solar cell ribbons) to the point that they were ready to start-up a pilot manufacturing line in 1966 to produce the solar cells.
However, the plan to start manufacturing their solar cells was stopped in 1967 after there was not enough customer interest shown for them.
During the 1970 and 80's, Westinghouse would continue to develop and pursue production of solar cells.