Technician Collection (page 17)

Nuclear fusion reactor workers
Conceptual image. In radiation and heat protected suits, technicians confer before approaching the core of an advanced future nuclear fusion reactor

Cytology laboratory. Close-up of a technician operating a fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) machine. FACS is a specialised type of flow cytometry

Tunnelling a sewerage pipe
Tunnelling a new underground sewerage pipe under Tel Aviv and the Dan region in Israel. The heavy duty drill bit is being removed at the end of the tunnel

Flame spectroscopy, 19th century
Flame spectroscopy. This apparatus uses an electric arc (battery at lower right) to burn samples to produce a flame. The colour of the flame is being analysed and compared with that from a lamp (left)

TIROS weather satellite, artwork
TIROS or Television (Vidicom Camera) Infrared Observation Satellite is a series of early weather satellites launched by NASA, beginning with TIROS 1 in 1960

Industrial powder coating inspection
Industrial powder coating quality control inspection with workers going through each product in detail. Powder coating uses finely ground particles of pigment and resin to create a durable

Health and safety at work theme with yellow door and manual worker in the background

Industrial powder coating. Steel components for industrial lockers on a production line leaving an infra-red drying oven after the powder coating process

Bar-rolling mill processing molten metal inside the Magnitogorsk iron and steel works. This metal working plant is one of the largest in Russia

Steel production control room. Technicians adjusting the settings to a steel production machine at the Magnitogorsk iron and steel works. Molten metal is seen through the windows at centre left

Globalstar satellite preparation
Globalstar communications satellite launch preparation at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. These four satellites are being loaded onto the Soyuz-Frigate rocket ready to be launched into low earth

Molten steel bars being produced inside the Chelyabinsk metallurgical plant, Russia

Neanderthal DNA extraction. Close up view of a technician drilling a sample of fossilised Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) bone

Sheet mill processing molten metal sheets inside the Magnitogorsk iron and steel works. This metal working plant is one of the largest in Russia

Coke-making ovens being maintained by a worker. Coke is used in smelting iron ore in a blast furnace. Photographed at the Chelyabinsk metallurgical plant, Russia

Traffic control system, Daejeon
A technician monitors a streetside traffic control system in Daejeon, South Korea. His laptop is connected to the street cabinet to allow him to diagnose any problems with the system

ATHENA antimatter experiment
ATHENA antimatter laboratory. Technician working on the ATHENA experiment at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland. ATHENA is designed to create antihydrogen, the antimatter form of hydrogen

ATLAS detector module under construction. ATLAS is a detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory near Geneva, Switzerland

Russian nuclear laboratory
Laboratory in Russias Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), Dubna, near Moscow. Set up as a response to Europes CERN, JINR is a centre for scientists of, mainly ex-communist

ALICE detector magnets during construction. ALICE is " A Large Ion Collider Experiment" for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva

CMS detector being built. The CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) is a detector at the LHC (Large Hadron Collider), at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Hermes detector

Linear accelerator
TESLA accelerator component. Technician in clean room clothing checking a resonator for use in the TESLA (Tera-electron Volt Energy Superconducting Linear Accelerator)

FILM: WOMAN IN THE MOON. Scene from Woman in the Moon (1929), showing a technician with a model of the spaceship Friede. Directed by Fritz Lang; cowritten by Lang and German physicist Hermann Oberth

Machine for testing wagon springs
The Worlds First Railway Laboratory was set up at Crewe in 1864. One hundred years later, the Duke of Edinburgh opened new engineering research laboratories at Derby

A technician doing miniature work
A technician uses an unidentified instrument, incorporating a microscope and an electomagnetic circuit to work on very tiny electronic components. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A technician adjusts delicate pipework
A technician, wearing a white laboratory coat and acoustic earmuffs, adjusts a section of thin copper pipework. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A computer technician with data tape
A computer technician stretches out a piece of data recording tape, from the ICT Atlas I computing system. A colleague speaks on the telephone in the background. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A technician works on a wiring system
An electrical technician works on a wiring system, possibly for an early computer or at an exchange. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Measuring the current of a large electronic device
A man measures the current running through a large electronic device, possibly an early computer or exchange. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Vertical Projector at a print works
A technician uses a vertical projector at Lund Humphries printing firm. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: 1950s

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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.