Technician Collection (page 11)

Pecussion cap gun (mid. 19th c. ). SPAIN. Ripoll
Pecussion cap gun (mid. 19th c.). SPAIN. Ripoll. Ripoll Ethnographic Museum

Frenc gun (19th c. )
Frenc gun (19th c.)

Ship of the Norddeutscher Lloyd-Bremen Company (19th c.). Painting. BELGIUM. Antwerp. National Maritime Museum

Two bronze mortars used during the First Carlist War. SPAIN. Vitoria. Museum of the Armeric (armoury)

Percussion cap handgun (beginning 19th c. ). SPAIN
Percussion cap handgun (beginning 19th c.). SPAIN. Ripoll. Ripoll Ethnographic Museum

Exterior spring rifle, made by Urive, gunsmith s
Exterior spring rifle, made by Urive, gunsmiths in Eibar (Spain, 1833). SPAIN. Vitoria. Museum of the Armeric (armoury)

Oriental ship. Engraving

Pecussion cap gun (19th c. ). SPAIN. Ripoll. Ripoll
Pecussion cap gun (19th c.). SPAIN. Ripoll. Ripoll Ethnographic Museum

Spark blunderbus (19th c. ), that belonged probably
Spark blunderbus (19th c.), that belonged probably to general Ram abrera. SPAIN. Madrid. Army Museum

Cannon balls of the French batteries. SPAIN. Vitoria. Museum of the Armeric (armoury)

Shotgun with outside spring. Antonio Larra񡧡
" Shotgun with outside spring. " Antonio Larra񡧡 en Eibar" (19th c.). SPAIN. Vitoria. Museum of the Armeric (armoury)."

English gun with unscrewable cannon. SPAIN. Vitoria. Museum of the Armeric (armoury)

Official post suitcase, post between Quito and Cuenca (Ecuador). Made of leather. Sculpture. ECUADOR. Quito. Aurelio Espinosa Polit Ecuadorian Library

ARCHIMEDES (257-212 BC). Mathematician, geometrician, physicist and technician of the antiquity. Tomb of Archimedes. Photography

Guns (beg. 18th c. ). SPAIN. Barcelona. Montjuic
Guns (beg. 18th c.). SPAIN. Barcelona. Montjuic Castle Military Museum

Bronze axes. Bronze Age. SPAIN. Vic. Vic Episcopal Museum

JACQUARD, Joseph Marie (1752-1834). French mechanic. Mechanical loom, machine invented in 1802. Engraving

SOLAR ENERGY, 1882. Printing a newspaper by solar power, as demonstrated by Abel Pifre in the Garden of the Tuileries, Paris, 6 August 1882: wood engraving, American, 1883

TELEPHONE LINES, 1891. Making repairs at the back of the multiple switchboard. The telephone in New York City. Line engraving from an American newspaper of 1891

TELEPHONE LINES, 1891. Outer terminals of underground cables - testing a cable for cross-talk The telephone in New York
TELEPHONE LINES, 1891. Outer terminals of underground cables - testing a cable for " cross-talk" The telephone in New York City. Line engraving from an American newspaper of 1891

NEW YORK: TELEPHONE, 1891. View of the underground room at the Cortlandt Street Exchange. The telephone in New York City. Line engraving from an American newspaper of 1891

BALLOON, c1783. Plan for an early Welsh dirigible balloon: French colored engraving

Preparing Lab Slide 50S
A laboratory technician prepares a slide for bacteriological examination. Date: 1950s

Metrology gauge room. Researchers working with high-precision gauges in a metrology (measurements) laboratory. Photographed in the Metrology Division at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington

First solar-powered printing press, 1894. Historical artwork showing Frenchman Abel Pifres invention, a steam press powered by the Suns rays

Materials science laboratory, 1953
Materials science laboratory. Laboratory technicians analysing and adjusting the equipment in a materials science laboratory

Testing a barometer. Laboratory technician analysing a barometer using testing equipment. The barometer (right) is used to measure atmospheric pressure and forecast the weather

Testing thermometers, 1920s
Testing thermometers. Laboratory technicians analysing thermometers using testing equipment. The thermometers are lowered into an electrically heated water bath (not seen)

Compressed air tunnel component. Technician turning the vanes for the compressed air tunnel. The hinged section (upper centre) is linked to adjacent fixed sections on the wooden jig (lower centre)

Mass balance. Researcher using a high-precision mass balance in a standards laboratory. Photographed in the Standards Division at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK

Dairy industry quality control. Worker checking laboratory equipment during quality control processes at an industrial-scale dairy

Ion chromatography system
MODEL RELEASED. Ion chromatography system. Ion chromatography (or ion-exchange chromatography) is the process of ion and polar molecule separation, based on the charge properties of the molecules

Standard lathe. This lathe is of a standard type used to machine parts to the high precision needed for accurate measurements

Carbon arc welding, 1900
Carbon arc welding. Historical artwork of a worker using a coloured piece of glass to shield his eyes from a 19th-century welding device

Testing taxi meters, 1920s
Testing taxi meters. Researchers assessing the reliability of taxi meters in calculating the correct fare. These taxi meters were first invented by the German Wilhelm Bruhn in 1891

Technician with hot module fuel cell for testing

Hopper storing biomass pellets
MODEL RELEASED. Hopper storing biomass pellets. Technician checking the biomass boiler system, which consists of a hopper (that stores wood chips in pellet form)

Gas distribution. Worker using a temperature probe to measure the temperature of a gas compressor. The natural gas has been obtained from the North Sea oil fields

Soviet Almaz space station construction. This is the third-generation Almaz 1v automated space station. The Almaz program was a series of military satellites that were launched as " Salyut"

Technicians with hot module fuel cell for testing
Fuel cell. Technicians assembling a hot module fuel cell prior to testing. At right is the stack of fuel cells surrounded by heating coils and gas circulators

Biomass boiler system
MODEL RELEASED. Biomass boiler system. Technician checking the biomass boiler system. Seen in the foreground are the boilers (red) that release bioenergy from wood chip pellets in the form of heat

Willow grown for bioenergy
MODEL RELEASED. Willow grown for bioenergy. Technician checks the health of willow (Salix sp.) on a coppice plantation, where the wood is periodically harvested by cutting the trees to near ground

Hydroelectric power station turbine room. The tip of the turbine, which extends downwards below this room, is the orange structure

Satellite control room. Engineer checking the monitors and panels in a satellite control room. This equipment is used to control the satellite

VLBA radio telescope
Hawaii VLBA radio telescope. Technician using a laptop computer below the dish antenna of one of the radio telescopes in the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) network

Photomultiplier tube (PMT) held by technician Giuseppe Dipietro of the Gran Sasso Laboratory. 2200 PMTs are incorporated into the Borexino neutrino detector (not seen)

Dark matter detector. Technician Cristina Cozzini of the Gran Sasso Laboratory holding a sapphire crystal encased in copper

Lead for neutrino detector shield. Technician Carlo Bucci of the Gran Sasso Laboratory holding a bar of ancient Roman lead weighing more than 30 kilograms

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"Unleashing the Power of Innovation: The Versatile Technician" From ancient Greek triremes to cutting-edge particle detectors, technicians have been at the forefront of technological advancements throughout history. In Madrid, Spain, a skilled technician meticulously engraves intricate designs on metalwork, preserving centuries-old craftsmanship. At Fermilab's laboratory in Illinois, a dedicated technician fine-tunes the CDF particle detector, unraveling secrets of the universe. Meanwhile, RAF personnel undergo rigorous training courses on Thor missiles under the watchful eye of experienced technicians. In another corner of history, an etched map of Gibraltar from the XVIIIIth century reveals how technicians played a crucial role in cartography and navigation. Stepping into modern times, a technician dons protective gear to maintain and operate T180/0078 fusion reactor—a testament to their expertise in handling advanced technology. A promotional photograph captures their contribution to computing with the IBM 1410 system that revolutionized data processing. In London's Maskelynes Theatre, a spotlight operator skillfully illuminates performances night after night—showcasing how technicians bring magic to stage productions. On naval vessels like SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopters stationed around the world, hull maintenance technicians ensure smooth operations through meticulous inspections. Amidst these diverse roles lies an image that epitomizes progress—a woman holding a small television symbolizing how technicians have brought entertainment into our homes. Finally, we journey back in time to New Orleans' bustling wharf on Mississippi River in 1881 where hardworking technicians ensured efficient maritime trade. Whether it be ancient civilizations or futuristic technologies—the versatile technician remains indispensable as they continue pushing boundaries and shaping our world with their unwavering dedication and technical prowess.