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1955 [[EMI]] formed a controlling and coordinating subsidiary, [[EMI Electronics]] Ltd, to lead the expansion of business in commercial and industrial electronics (but not government business); the company was previously known as Emitron Television Ltd; it would absorb EMI Engineering Developments, EMI Factories, and EMI Research Laboratories<ref>The Times, Feb 02, 1955</ref> | 1955 [[EMI]] formed a controlling and coordinating subsidiary, [[EMI Electronics]] Ltd, to lead the expansion of business in commercial and industrial electronics (but not government business); the company was previously known as Emitron Television Ltd; it would absorb EMI Engineering Developments, EMI Factories, and [[EMI Research Laboratories]]<ref>The Times, Feb 02, 1955</ref> | ||
1957 Built the company's first computer product, the EMI Electronic Business Machine, in response to an order from the [[British Motor Corporation]] for a computer to process its payroll. The computer used approximately 2000 valves, and magnetic cores/transistor circuits for the input/output circuits. It was the first electronic computer installed in England making full use of magnetic tapes and drum for memory, thereby enabling all the required final data to be obtained from one single processing of a departmental pay unit.<ref>Early Computer Developments at EMI, by Ron Clayden [http://www.computerconservationsociety.org/resurrection/res16.htm#f]</ref>. | 1957 Built the company's first computer product, the EMI Electronic Business Machine, in response to an order from the [[British Motor Corporation]] for a computer to process its payroll. The computer used approximately 2000 valves, and magnetic cores/transistor circuits for the input/output circuits. It was the first electronic computer installed in England making full use of magnetic tapes and drum for memory, thereby enabling all the required final data to be obtained from one single processing of a departmental pay unit.<ref>Early Computer Developments at EMI, by Ron Clayden [http://www.computerconservationsociety.org/resurrection/res16.htm#f]</ref>. | ||
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The company won a contract from [[National Research Development Corporation|NRDC]] to develop a transistor-based computer, which came to fruition as the EMIDEC 2400.<ref>Early Computer Developments at EMI, by Ron Clayden [http://www.computerconservationsociety.org/resurrection/res16.htm#f]</ref> | The company won a contract from [[National Research Development Corporation|NRDC]] to develop a transistor-based computer, which came to fruition as the EMIDEC 2400.<ref>Early Computer Developments at EMI, by Ron Clayden [http://www.computerconservationsociety.org/resurrection/res16.htm#f]</ref> | ||
1960 Delivered first batch of all-transistor computers, the EMIDEC 1100. Developed simpler industrial control for machine tools. Delivered television cameras to the [[BBC]], [[Associated-Rediffusion]] and A.B.C. Television. Delivered closed-circuit television systems to a variety of users, including for traffic control, for use by stockbrokers on Wall Street, and to an advertising agency. Increased range of domestic appliances under the HMV brand. Greatly increased demand for Emitape recording tape, including for video<ref>The Times, Dec 08, 1960</ref> | 1960 Delivered first batch of all-transistor computers, the EMIDEC 1100. Developed simpler industrial control for machine tools. Delivered television cameras to the [[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC]], [[Associated-Rediffusion]] and [[ABC Television|A.B.C. Television]]. Delivered closed-circuit television systems to a variety of users, including for traffic control, for use by stockbrokers on Wall Street, and to an advertising agency. Increased range of domestic appliances under the HMV brand. Greatly increased demand for Emitape recording tape, including for video<ref>The Times, Dec 08, 1960</ref> | ||
1962 Received orders for EMIAC II analogue computer from Oxford University<ref>The Times May 28, 1962</ref> and later in the year from BP. Agreement with [[Lede]] Ltd of Bracknell to manufacture and market the eye-movement apparatus developed in EMI's psychological research laboratory<ref>The Times, Jul 16, 1962</ref> | 1962 Received orders for EMIAC II analogue computer from Oxford University<ref>The Times May 28, 1962</ref> and later in the year from BP. Agreement with [[Lede]] Ltd of Bracknell to manufacture and market the eye-movement apparatus developed in EMI's psychological research laboratory<ref>The Times, Jul 16, 1962</ref> | ||
1966 In conjunction with [[W. C. Youngman]], delivered a fleet of automatic vehicles to Cadbury's factory at Bournville<ref>The Times, Jan 31, 1966</ref> | 1966 In conjunction with [[W. C. Youngman]], delivered a fleet of automatic guided vehicles to Cadbury's factory at Bournville<ref>The Times, Jan 31, 1966</ref> | ||
Also had a unit at Wells, Somerset and later at Woking. | Also had a unit at Wells, Somerset and later at Woking. | ||
1972 Launched the first CAT scanner, a world leading technology. | |||
1979 Thorn Industries took over EMI. This division presumably became [[Thorn EMI Electronics]] | |||
1980 Withdrew from the medical scanner business because the level of competition meant it was not profitable to continue<ref>The Times, Apr 30, 1980</ref> | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Latest revision as of 13:27, 7 July 2020
of Hayes
1955 EMI formed a controlling and coordinating subsidiary, EMI Electronics Ltd, to lead the expansion of business in commercial and industrial electronics (but not government business); the company was previously known as Emitron Television Ltd; it would absorb EMI Engineering Developments, EMI Factories, and EMI Research Laboratories[1]
1957 Built the company's first computer product, the EMI Electronic Business Machine, in response to an order from the British Motor Corporation for a computer to process its payroll. The computer used approximately 2000 valves, and magnetic cores/transistor circuits for the input/output circuits. It was the first electronic computer installed in England making full use of magnetic tapes and drum for memory, thereby enabling all the required final data to be obtained from one single processing of a departmental pay unit.[2].
1958 The EMIDEC 1100, Britain's first transistorized computer, was developed at Hayes under the leadership of Godfrey Hounsfield.
The company won a contract from NRDC to develop a transistor-based computer, which came to fruition as the EMIDEC 2400.[3]
1960 Delivered first batch of all-transistor computers, the EMIDEC 1100. Developed simpler industrial control for machine tools. Delivered television cameras to the BBC, Associated-Rediffusion and A.B.C. Television. Delivered closed-circuit television systems to a variety of users, including for traffic control, for use by stockbrokers on Wall Street, and to an advertising agency. Increased range of domestic appliances under the HMV brand. Greatly increased demand for Emitape recording tape, including for video[4]
1962 Received orders for EMIAC II analogue computer from Oxford University[5] and later in the year from BP. Agreement with Lede Ltd of Bracknell to manufacture and market the eye-movement apparatus developed in EMI's psychological research laboratory[6]
1966 In conjunction with W. C. Youngman, delivered a fleet of automatic guided vehicles to Cadbury's factory at Bournville[7]
Also had a unit at Wells, Somerset and later at Woking.
1972 Launched the first CAT scanner, a world leading technology.
1979 Thorn Industries took over EMI. This division presumably became Thorn EMI Electronics
1980 Withdrew from the medical scanner business because the level of competition meant it was not profitable to continue[8]