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Supply Tektronix

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Supply Tektronix

Xerox came into existence in the year 1906. During this time it was known as "The Haloid Company", which was in production of photographic paper and related equipment. But it was in 1959 when the company became popular with the introduction of its first plain paper copier. The technology used is been xerography, which is also called electro-photography was developed by Chester Carlson, the Xerox 914. The increased popularity of 914 jumps and limitations and by the end of 'years 1961, Xerox's earnings was lifted to $ 60 million. In subsequent years the increase in revenue was humungous and by the end of 1965 Xerox was full of $ 500 million.

Throughout 1960 the company has continued to expand at a rapid pace. Investors who have served the company through its rough slow phase of research and development are millionaires. In 1960, a research institute for xerography came into existence called "Wilson Center for Research and Technology" in Webster, New York. The following year the company changed its name to "Xerox Corporation", which was also in the NYSE.

In 1963, Xerox announced its first desktop copier paper. Ten years later, in 1973, a color copier was introduced. In 1971, a researcher Gary Starkweather tried to change Xerox copier that has led the evolution of the first laser printer in 1977.

Xerox was relaunched in 1980 and 1990 with better quality in design and greater product line. It was in 1980 that Apple considered buying Xerox. However, it is unable to reach agreement, Apple has copied the idea Xerox GUI for your personal computer. Xerox case was dismissed because it had exceeded the limit statute three years and it was too late to file the suit. 1990 has seen A new look for its line of products. The high quality printers, scanners, etc. Xerox made the market leader.

In 2000, Xerox purchased Tektronix Press color imaging and division for 925 million U.S. $. Four years later, in September 2004, Xerox has proudly celebrated the 45th anniversary of the Xerox 914. After the sale more than 200,000 units worldwide from 1959 to 1976, production was finally cleared by the end of 1976. Today, the Xerox 914 is a part of American history as an aircraft in the Smithsonian Institution.

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