From Military Outpost to Computer Innovator: The Story of Engineering Research Associates

💡Engineering Research Associates (ERA) played a vital role in the development of nuclear weapons and nuclear research after World War II.

🚀ERA pioneered the use of computers in scientific research, using magnetic drum technology.

💸Financial struggles and conflicts with Remington Rand led to the founding members leaving ERA and starting a new company.

🔬ERA's magnetic drum technology paved the way for modern hard drives.

👨‍💼ERA's founders, including Bill Norris and Willis Drake, were frustrated with Remington Rand and decided to start a new company.

What was ERA's role in nuclear research?

—ERA played a crucial role in the development of nuclear weapons and nuclear research after World War II.

What technology did ERA pioneer in scientific research?

—ERA pioneered the use of computers in scientific research, using magnetic drum technology.

Why did the founding members leave ERA?

—Financial struggles and conflicts with Remington Rand led to the founding members leaving ERA and starting a new company.

How did ERA's magnetic drum technology impact the industry?

—ERA's magnetic drum technology paved the way for modern hard drives.

Who were the key figures in ERA's founding members?

—ERA's founding members, including Bill Norris and Willis Drake, were frustrated with Remington Rand and decided to start a new company.

02:18ERA played a crucial role in nuclear weapons development and post-war nuclear research.

03:35ERA pioneered the use of computers in scientific research with magnetic drum technology.

07:11Financial struggles and conflicts with Remington Rand led to the founding members leaving ERA and starting a new company.

09:56The magnetic drum technology used by ERA paved the way for modern hard drives.

12:13Founding members, including Bill Norris and Willis Drake, left ERA due to frustration with Remington Rand and started a new company.