Which scientific instrument was first launched commercially to the research market?

Test your knowledge about groundbreaking scientific product launches that changed research and technology forever. This poll explores the timing of major scientific instruments and tools that revolutionized their fields. Understanding when these innovations hit the market helps us appreciate the acceleration of scientific progress and the commercial impact of research breakthroughs.

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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) - 1965 by Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer - 1961 by Varian Associates
DNA Sequencer - 1986 by Applied Biosystems
X-ray Diffractometer - 1945 by North American Philips