100 years of Philips Research
Description
2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Philips Physics Laboratory with the appointment of Gilles Holst. This was the beginning of an impressive stream of pioneering innovations, which have changed or will change the world dramatically.
In the last century, electrotechnical devices have dramatically changed our lives, as almost everywhere the furnishing of the living room has conformed to the TV. In general, electrical appliances are now less prominent. Not that electrical engineering has become less important - quite the contrary - but the innovations are smaller, smarter and more tailored to the individual.
The lecture looks at the technical-historical development of these innovations. This was not a logical succession of techniques, but was often a struggle between different techniques, so the outcome could sometimes be surprising.
The lecture will be given by Prof Dr Dirk van Delft, director of Museum Boerhaave, special professor of 'Material heritage of the natural sciences' at the University of Delft and co-author of the book "Philips Research, 100 years of inventions that matter".
The venue is Het Fabriekje in the centre of Eindhoven, the place where Philips started producing light bulbs in 1891 and which was turned into the Philips museum just over a year ago after a thorough renovation. The museum will be open to participants from 1.30pm and will provide an overview of Philips' development over the past almost 125 years
Philips Research is represented by Bert Spierings PhD, who may also be able to answer questions related to current issues within Philips Research.
The KIVI main board is represented by Drs Micaela dos Ramos, director.
Speaker(s)
prof. Dirk van Delft, director of Museum Boerhaave
Location
Philips Museum, Emmasingel 31, 5611 AZ Eindhoven
Organiser
Southern Region
Name and contact details for information
ing. J. (Koos) Mulder, t: 06 39681065