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1880s. 1881: Nikolay Benardos presents carbon arc welding, the first practical arc welding method. [ 435] 1884: Hiram Maxim invents the recoil-operated Maxim gun, ushering in the age of semi- and fully automatic firearms. 1884: Paul Vieille invents Poudre B, the first smokeless powder for firearms.
The history of technology is the history of the invention of tools and techniques by humans. Technology includes methods ranging from simple stone tools to the complex genetic engineering and information technology that has emerged since the 1980s. The term technology comes from the Greek word techne, meaning art and craft, and the word logos ...
1975 – Bryce Bayer of Kodak develops the Bayer filter mosaic pattern for CCD color image sensors. 1976 – Steadicam becomes available. 1986 – Kodak scientists invent the world's first megapixel sensor. 1987. Canon releases the first camera for its fully electronic autofocus EF lens mount, the EOS 650 [ 20]
A technological revolution may involve material or ideological changes caused by the introduction of a device or system. It may potentially impact business management, education, social interactions, finance and research methodology, and is not limited to technical aspects. It has been shown to increase productivity and efficiency.
[4] [5] [6] Aristotle also described means-ends analysis (an algorithm for planning) in Nicomachean Ethics, the same algorithm used by Newell and Simon's General Problem Solver (1959). [7] 3rd century BC Ctesibius invents a mechanical water clock with an alarm. This was the first example of a feedback mechanism. [citation needed] 1st century
Greek technology. Roman technology. Iranian technology. Ancient Egyptian technology describes devices and technologies invented or used in Ancient Egypt. The Egyptians invented and used many simple machines, such as the ramp and the lever, to aid construction processes. They used rope trusses to stiffen the beam of ships.
History of discoveries timeline. Year. Event. 600 BC. Ancient Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus described static electricity by rubbing fur on substances such as amber . 1600. English scientist William Gilbert coined the word electricus after careful experiments. He also explained the magnetism of Earth. 1660.
Timeline of computing presents events in the history of computing organized by year and grouped into six topic areas: predictions and concepts, first use and inventions, hardware systems and processors, operating systems, programming languages, and new application areas. Detailed computing timelines: before 1950, 1950–1979, 1980–1989, 1990 ...