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1. Beam Activation Sign, c. 1957-1999 - Sign

   Beam Activation Sign, c. 1957-1999. This sign was used in an electron beam facility at the Raychem Corporation and later Tyco Electronics (Raychem was purchased by Tyco International in 1999). The sign was installed in the "Beam One" area, which continued to be in operation through 2016. The rectangular metal sign has a white background with large blue text that reads, "WHEN RED LIGHT / ACTIVATED BEAM / IS OPERATIONAL." Holes are punched at e...

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2. Electron Beam Generator Console, 1957 - Console, Electron Beam Generator

   Electron Beam Generator Console, 1957. This console is part of the controls for the first electron beam generator produced by General Electric for the Raychem Corporation. "Beam 1" was used by the Raychem Corporation in Menlo Park, California, and later by Tyco Electronics when it bought Raychem in 1999. It was the first electron beam accelerator ever put into commercial use. The console is rectangular with rounded edges, and it has a sloping fa...

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3. Electron Beam Generator Electrical Panel - Box, Electrical

   Electron Beam Generator Electrical Panel, 1957. This electrical panel is part of the controls for "Beam 1", the first electron beam generator produced by General Electric for the Raychem Corporation. This panel was put together in-house by Raychem staff and used in conjunction with General Electric equipment. "Beam 1" was the first electron beam accelerator ever put into commercial use. The beam was first used by the Raychem Corporation and later...

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4. Electron Beam Generator Electron Tube, 1957 - Tube, Electron

   Electron Beam Generator Electron Tube, 1957. This electron accelerator beam tube was stored for use as spare parts for "Beam 1", the first electron beam generator produced by General Electric for the Raychem Corporation. "Beam 1" was used by the Raychem Corporation in Menlo Park, California, and later by Tyco Electronics when it bought Raychem in 1999. It was the first electron beam accelerator ever put into commercial use. "Beam 1" was still in ...

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5. Electron Beam Generator Electron Tube, 1957 - Tube, Electron

   Electron Beam Generator Electron Tube, 1957. This electron accelerator beam tube was stored for use as spare parts for "Beam 1", the first electron beam generator produced by General Electric for the Raychem Corporation. "Beam 1" was used by the Raychem Corporation in Menlo Park, California, and later by Tyco Electronics when it bought Raychem in 1999. It was the first electron beam accelerator ever put into commercial use. "Beam 1" was still in ...

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6. One Billionth mini-SMD Device Commemorative Sculpture, 2001 - Sculpture

   One Billionth mini-SMD Device Commemorative Sculpture, 2001. Transparent acrylic sculpture commemorates the one billionth mini surface-mount device (SMD) produced by the Raychem Corporation and Tyco Electronics. Mini-SMD devices were first developed and produced by the Raychem Corporation and later sold by Tyco when it purchased the Raychem Corporation in 1999. The sculpture is cylindrical with an angle cut face that is 1.25" high at bottom front...

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7. Radiation Observation Window, c. 1957-1999 - Window

   Radiation Observation Window, c. 1957-1999. Observation window used in an electron beam facility at the Raychem Corporation and later Tyco Electronics (Raychem was purchased by Tyco International in 1999). The window is a circular pane of glass that is 1" thick and that has a diameter of 28". It is set within a painted iron casing that is 0.625" thick and has a diameter of 29 inches. The overall weight of glass and casing is approximately 60 poun...

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8. Radiation Safety Sign, c. 1957-1999 - Sign

   Radiation Safety Sign, c. 1957-1999. Radiation safety sign used in an electron beam facility at the Raychem Corporation and later Tyco Electronics (Raychem was purchased by Tyco International in 1999). The sign was installed in the "Beam One" area, which continued to be in operation through 2016. The sign consists of a square piece of wood painted with reddish-purple graphics and lettering on a yellow background. A 6" diameter trefoil radiation h...

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9. Radiation Safety Sign, c. 1957-1999 - Sign

   Radiation Safety Sign, c. 1957-1999. Radiation safety sign used in an electron beam facility at the Raychem Corporation and later Tyco Electronics (Raychem was purchased by Tyco International in 1999). The sign was installed in the "Beam One" area, which continued to be in operation through 2016. The sign consists of a square piece of wood painted with reddish-purple graphics and lettering on a yellow background. A 6" diameter trefoil radiation h...

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10. Radiation Safety Sign, c. 1957-1999 - Sign

    Radiation Safety Sign, c. 1957-1999. Radiation safety sign used in an electron beam facility at the Raychem Corporation and later Tyco Electronics (Raychem was purchased by Tyco International in 1999). The sign was installed in the "Beam One" area, which continued to be in operation through 2016. The rectangular metal sign has a white outer border with a brown background. A red trefoil radiation symbol is printed in a yellow square at upper left....

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11. Raychem 1957 to Tyco Electronics 2007 50th Anniversary DVD, 2007 - Videodisc, Digital

    Raychem 1957 to Tyco Electronics 2007 50th Anniversary DVD, 2007. The DVD is in a yellow jewel case. The DVD is white with a red arrow point upwards in the center. The bottom of the arrow reads "1957" and the top reads "2007". Below the arrow the words "Raychem Accountability Teamwork Integrity Innovation" appears. Above the arrow the DVD reads, "50" and "Tyco Electronics". The DVD has a run time of 97 minutes and 40 seconds (1:37:40). The...

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12. Raychem 1957 to Tyco Electronics 2007 50th Anniversary DVD, 2007 - Videodisc, Digital

    Raychem 1957 to Tyco Electronics 2007 50th Anniversary DVD, 2007. The DVD is in a yellow jewel case. The DVD is white with a red arrow point upwards in the center. The bottom of the arrow reads "1957" and the top reads "2007". Below the arrow the words "Raychem Accountability Teamwork Integrity Innovation" appears. Above the arrow the DVD reads, "50" and "Tyco Electronics". The DVD has a run time of 97 minutes and 40 seconds (1:37:40). The...

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13. Raychem Turns 50 DVD, 2007 - Videodisc

    Raychem Turns 50 DVD, 2007. DVD label depicts Paul Cook over an image of a baseball jersey that was given to him to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Raychem. Text on label reads, "Tyco Electronics Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation / Raychem Turns 50." Content includes candid filming of people attending the 50th Anniversary event, a speech by Paul Cook and a presentation to Paul Cook of the baseball jersey. DVD was created by Mark Mendenh...

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14. Raychem/ Tyco Electronics Coaster, 2007 - Coaster

    Raychem / Tyco Electronics Coaster, 2007. Clear plastic coaster from the Raychem / Tyco Electronic's 50th Anniversary. The coaster is a square with slightly rounded sides and four molded "feet" on the bottom. On the front in the center, the plastic has an indented circle with a white, circular piece of paper between clear plastic on both sides. Both sides of the white circle have text in gray, blue, red, and orange ink. The coaster is sealed in a...

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