The following timeline highlights major Williamson achievements, product introduction and company personnel by decade.
1950s - Scientific Beginning
1950's - Williamson Development Company, an engineering and consulting firm specializing in electro-optical design for the scientific and military communities, is founded during the infancy of the semiconductor industry under the leadership of industry pioneers Don Williamson and Ivan Nichols. Innovative in every sense of the word, the company quickly establishes a solid reputation for creative measurement techniques which reflect a skillful integration of the principles of electronics, optics, and mechanics. DETAILS 1960s - Electro-Optical Pioneer
1960s
- During this decade, Williamson continues its work with the scientific
community, developing specialized high-gain, low-noise amplification
circuits and several premium sensing techniques for low-level and
broad-span electromagnetic energy. This early pioneering work
establishes the foundation for many of the unique capabilities and
strong performance advantages that Williamson continues to enjoy today.
As this decade comes to a close, strong demand for Williamson infrared
thermometers results in a specialization in these products. DETAILS 1970s - Infrared Innovation
1970s - Now known as
Williamson Corporation, Williamson focuses exclusively on translating
the fundamentals of thermal infrared energy physics into the science of
measuring temperature without contact for industrial applications.
During this time, more than 20 new measurement concepts are introduced,
leading to a significant number of unique and proprietary instrument
features. During this decade, Williamson receives multiple national
technical achievement awards, including multiple prestigious I.R. 100
(now known as R&D 100) and Vaaler Awards. Williamson grows during
this time to become one of the world's most preeminent and most
well-respected manufacturers of infrared thermometers. DETAILS 1980s - Market Maturation
1980s - Infrared thermometers
gain widespread acceptance for a broad range of industrial
applications. As the infrared thermometer market undergoes dramatic
growth, Williamson shuns multiple suitors and remains a privately owned
corporation as multi-nationals and holding companies acquire its more
significant competitors. Williamson views its independence as a key
factor in its ability to maintain its strong focus on engineering and
research as it continues to develop new and unique capabilities for
targeted industrial markets and applications. DETAILS 1990s - Durable and Robust
1990s - With a full
compliment of unique and exclusive infrared technologies in hand to
effectively address a wide array of industrial application issues
including selective emitters, non-greybodies, low and variable
emissivity, severe optical obstruction and misalignment, Williamson
focuses on its core heavy-industrial markets and the sensor packaging
and accessories required for long-term use in hostile operating
environments with little or no need for routine or periodic
maintenance. DETAILS 2000s - Excellence Digitally Re-Imagined
2000s - At the
turn of the new millennium, Williamson re-engineers its complete
product line to incorporate emerging infrared technologies and advanced
digital processing. The resultant micro-computer-based Williamson PRO
and Gold Series products showcase Williamson's exceptional and unique
capabilities, providing unequalled world class performance and
durability, leading to accelerating customer acceptance and global
market penetration. DETAILS 2010s - Globalization
2010s - After more than sixty
years of research, development, engineering and discovery, Williamson
has assembled the industry's most extensive and innovative collection of
application knowledge, infrared technology and infrared thermometer
products. During this decade, Williamson's world-class product offering
is paired with a world-class global customer support network as
Williamson continues to claim global market share. Williamson focuses
on those target markets and applications where its unique capabilities
and strengths provide the greatest benefit to its customers,
specifically the metals, flame-fired process and engineered products
industries. DETAILS
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