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1949-60 agriculture
Motorized tractors began to become more common in the 40s to the 50s because they were becoming more affordable. -
1949-60 manufacturing
In 1950 the manufacturing industry took a turn with inventions such as this method of proceseing foodstuffs. -
1949-60 construction
Tower cranes became much more common in the 50s due to their reliability and work force. Looking over the cityscape of most large cities, you are likely to see at least one of these cranes. -
1952 medical
In 1952 the first vaccine for polio was created. -
1954 Energy and Power
In 1954 Russia built their first nuclear powerplant. -
1949-60 communnications
In 1954 the first transistor radio was created. -
1949-60 transportation
In 1959 the hovercraft was invented. -
1960 energy and power
Atomic Energy Commission founded by U.S.A. -
1970s transportation
The invention of the jumbo jet was the most impressive transportation advance of the 70s. -
1970s agriculture
In 1970, no-tillage farming was invented. -
1974 medical
First vaccine for chicken pox . -
1975 manufacturing
The laser printer was invented in 1975. It freatly increased the way that mass amounts of decorative/informational paper (i.e. flyers and memos) were manufactured. -
1979 communications-
First cellular network in Japan began in 1979. -
1988 construction
Doppler radar invented toboth provide construction jobs and give workmen exact daily conditions. -
2000s agriculture-
Large farm spigots are taking off and automating the way that plants are being watered. -
2001 medical
AbioCor creates first artificial heart. -
2000s energy and power
Feb. 2008 First Commercial Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Goes Into Production in Wyoming. -
2011comunication--
iPhone 4S was developed in 2011 to improve upon the HUGE success of the iPhone 4. -
2010 transportation--
Hybrid/fuel efficient cars excel, such as the Toyota Prius Series. -
2000s construction
Caterpillars 450e has revolutionized the way that mining and construction is performed. -
2000s manufacturing
Robotic arms are replacing humans for the majority of the work on large things sucha as cars.
