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Join this channel to get access to perks: Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit Visit our website This historic film by the University of California presents the benefits of computer-aided manufacturing to increase efficiency and reduce paperwork. It shows business computers from the late 1950’s. During this period, computers were marketed principally as calculators or large tools to solve complex equations. This film shows how a computer in a furniture manufacturer enables higher productivity and revenue. Animation of board members of a furniture company (1:05). The CEO addresses the loss of a large order (1:15). The order was delayed for many reasons including paperwork, bad inventory management, and other problems. The warehouse is now saddled with 150,000 pieces of Colonial furniture which was rapidly going out of style (4:59). How to solve the issue? (5:39). An IBM 705 Electronic Data Processing Machine (EDPM) is the solution (5:55). Introduced in 1954, it used magnetic core memory. (06:10) UNIVAC 1 master control console with UNISERVO tape units in the background (1951). (06:20) A woman loads an IBM model 533 punch card reader/punch machine, then sits down at an IBM 650 control console. (06:23) A woman sits at a Burroughs ElectroData E101 computer. (1956) (Image is reversed.)The computer is able to carry out long series of operations without human intervention (6:37) eliminating the need to hire more clerks. Computer’s ability to store a vast amount of data (7:04). IBM Model 727 Magnetic Tape Drive units (introduced in 1953) typically used with the large IBM 702 and 705 computers. (07:08). IBM Model 726 Magnetic Tape Drive units (1952). (07:14) A man pulls a drawer out containing Williams-Kilburn CRT memory tubes, short-term memory for the IBM 702 computer of 1953. The 702 was replaced by the IBM 705 a year later. (07:20) Magnetic Tape Units for the Datatron Computer by ElectroData Corp. (1956 - Burroughs got into the new computer business by acquiring ElectroData and began marketing their Datatron as the B205 Datatron by Burroughs Corp.) (07:36) Man sits at a Magnetic Drum Memory unit for Univac File-Computer of 1956. Illustration of a magnetic drum memory unit. Machines' ability to combine accuracy with speed (7:41). It eliminated the opportunity for human error. Instructions and data are stored on a rotating metal drum (7:47). Woman holds a Magnetic Core Memory grid; closeup shows magnetic cores or donuts. (This core memory of the IBM 705 replaced the Williams Tube CRT memory of the IBM 702.) A 1951 Univac high speed printer, printing checks that say Remington Rand.A management report is automatically printed (7:59). A teletype machine; and a woman using an IBM electric typewriter, IBM punch card reader/printer (8:08). A wide-view scene of IBM 705 data processing installation. IBM 705 CPU in the foreground with blinking lights, and IBM card reader/punch in the background, with IBM tape drive units on the left. UNIVAC File Computer with Magnetic Drum (Tektronix oscilloscope seen also). (8:43) A man sits at controls for ElectroData Corporation, Datatron (later known as Burroughs B205) loading punched paper tape reel. (8:41). A woman loading a Punched Paper Tape Reader. Woman types on IBM typewriter, next to punch card machine (08:59). Tape Reel spins, (likely) punched paper tape reel for CNC (Computer Numerical Control) attached to a lathe machine, controlling its operation.A tape librarian adjusts the tape on a reel (8:54). A data recorder adds information (8:59). UNIVAC 1 console, CPU (Box) and eight Uniservo Tape Drive Units (1951) also seen is a Tektronix Oscilloscope on a wheeled cart. (09:15) UNIVAC 1 with CPU door open showing three of the Mercury Delay Memory Tank Units inside. Operations of the machine (9:34). Input is transferred to magnetic tape (9:44) and this becomes the full sales order (9:55). Printer translates the reports (10:48). The computer predicts shortages in stock (11:11). Trends detected and recorded (11:39). Customer’s credit rating is checked (12:14). Shipments ordered (12:43) and raw materials checked with ease (13:06). Frees up employees from paperwork (14:12). Less stress for department heads (14:25). The End. Trivia: the IBM 705 Electronic Data Processing Machine shown had that name because at the time IBM feared that UNIVAC owned the copyright to the term 'computer'. Thanks to Mark Greenia of Computer History Archives Project for help identifying computers shown. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit
