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Computers Used At GMC
Filename: 990_16_1-Off-Comp-MF_12HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 3790 (8.5MB)
Date: 14th February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Pontiac
County: Michigan
Country: United States
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Computers Used At GMC
Pontiac, Michigan: c. 1962
Engineers at the GMC Truck Division use an IBM digital computer in place of field tests to evaluate braking systems
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Media ID 9736461
1960s 1962 America American Computer Concentration Engineer Engineering Full Suit Head And Shoulders Indoor Innovation Inside Invention Looking Away Machine Part Male Males Mature Men Michigan Sixties Spectacles Tape Technology Three Quarter Length Two People Working Pontiac Reel To Reel
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from 1962, we are transported back to the GMC Truck Division in Pontiac, Michigan. The image showcases a significant moment in engineering history as two mature men, dressed impeccably in full suits, stand inside an indoor facility. One man is holding a reel-to-reel tape while the other stands beside an IBM digital computer - a groundbreaking invention of its time. The atmosphere exudes concentration and innovation as these engineers utilize the cutting-edge technology to evaluate braking systems. With spectacles perched on their noses, they appear deeply engrossed in their work, looking away from the camera with intense focus. This historical snapshot captures not only the advancements made by American engineers but also highlights how technology was rapidly transforming industries during this era. The presence of the IBM digital computer signifies a shift towards more efficient evaluation methods that replaced traditional field tests. As we gaze upon this vintage photograph, we can't help but marvel at how far computing equipment has come since then. It serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and dedication displayed by those who paved the way for modern technological advancements. This image truly encapsulates an important chapter in engineering history and pays homage to those who embraced innovation during one of America's most transformative decades – the 1960s.
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