Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after January 1, 1955. The centrifuge is a machine with a rapidly rotating container that applies centrifugal force to its contents in order to separate fluids of different densities or liquids from solids.
Estey Organ Company was an organ manufacturer that was located in the United States. The company, based in Brattleboro, Vermont, was founded in 1852 by Jacob Estey.