Nylon 66 polymer, the type which was later commercialized, was first synthesized in February, 1935. In one year, more than 50 other nylon polymers were made with a simple glass apparatus like that pictured here. This phase of the work was one step...
Dr. John Zapp, director of the Haskell Labs for, consults with DuPont engineers to assist them in building maximum safety into new plants. This is another phase of the laboratory's work. Also, whenever it appears necessary, the lab makes surveys of...
At the Experimental Station, DuPont carries out fundamental research as a vital part of its scientific activities. This type of research is conducted to uncover new knowledge without regard to specific commercial objectives. Here in a fundamental...
To develop data so that better process equipment can be designed represents an important phase in research. This is the type of work which is done at the Engineering Research Laboratory at DuPont's Experimental Station where this engineer studies...
First panel board in company was established on a powder line pt permit sage remote control operation. Here an operator starts up a mill. To insure maximum safety, DuPont's Belin Works is made up of several dozen small and independent buildings,...
Display of the many different safety signs used at a single DuPont plant is a striking symbol of the companys prime concern for the safety of its employees. Signs are but one phase of a comprehensive company-wide program in which employees are...
Before and after testing, tires are completely dissected to determine strength characteristics and cord performance. Studies are carefully planned to give accurate performance data for individual plies and critical points of stress of body of tire....
Typed caption: " Release for morning newspapers: 'The Wonder World of Chemistry' to be erected at the New York World's Fair 1939 by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company to house a series of exhibits dramatizing the contributions of chemistry to every...
