Carlson Invents Xerography
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Science and Technology Series
- Categories: Science, Technology, Inventions
- Subcategories: Scientists, Inventors, Photography, Photographers, Physics, Physicists
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950
- Geographical Location: New York
- Date: 1934-1938
Article abstract: Carlson was the first to develop techniques of electrophotography, which made modern copying machines possible.
Summary of Event
On October 22, 1938, Chester F. Carlson, assisted by Otto Kornei, succeeded in making the first copy by an electrostatic process. The text of this first, dim copy was simply “10-22-38 Astoria,” commemorating the date and the location of the event in Astoria, New York. Little did the two men know that their invention would lead to a multibillion dollar industry.
Carlson came to New York from...
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