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1950s

Movie printing timer

1959

Movie printing timer

SRI helps develop technology for faster release of new color prints–and wins an Oscar for its role.
1950s Economic development Products Sensing and devices
Electrostatic discharge rods

1956

Electrostatic discharge rods

Innovative rods help protect aircraft from potentially dangerous levels of static electricity.
1950s Earth and Space Firsts Products Transportation
Electrostatic discharge rods
Cancer research

1956

Cancer research

SRI enters the ranks searching for possible anticancer agents–work that continues today.
1950s Federal Programs Pharmaceutical
Solar energy

1955

Solar energy

As early as 1955, we saw a viable energy source. And a few dozen patents.
1950s Earth and Space Energy and green tech Firsts
Solar energy
Disneyland

1955

Disneyland

How Mickey Mouse found the location for his first house.
1950s Economic development Firsts
India’s National Council for Applied Economic Research

1955

India’s National Council for Applied Economic Research

In 1955, we helped a young India figure out how to develop economically.
1950s Economic development
India’s National Council for Applied Economic Research
Banking automation: ERMA

1955

Banking automation: ERMA

Easier money counting led to easier money making.
1950s Firsts Seminal innovations Software
Railroad hydra-cushion

1954

Railroad hydra-cushion

A softer ride on the rails dramatically reduces damage to freight shipments.
1950s Products Sensing and devices Transportation
Railroad hydra-cushion
Color television

1953

Color television

RCA Laboratories (now part of SRI) brings television to full-color life.
1950s Broadcasting Communication Firsts Products Sensing and devices
Chemical Economics Handbook

1950

Chemical Economics Handbook

The sourcebook still considered the leading source of global chemical business analysis for more than 300 industrial chemicals
1950s Chemistry and materials Products Seminal innovations
Chemical Economics Handbook
Steel super alloys

1950s

Steel super alloys

Super-strong alloys can handle the heat.
1950s Chemistry and materials Transportation

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