From the Past to the Present: Offices and Technologies
For centuries, furniture has been needed according to the needs and requirements of each era for humans. This need of humanity has continued through various stages up to the present day. Everything that was produced in an analog structure in the past has been replaced by digital technology. With the development of technology, many areas of our lives have undergone changes. In today's world, where innovations emerge almost every day, digitization has not only involved the transfer of data to an electronic platform but also helped find new ways to effectively use and develop these platforms. Along with this development, technology, which touches every part of our lives, has provided convenience and many opportunities in the workplace as well. In today's offices, where updates are made every day, digitization has become a priority.
THE HISTORY OF THE CHAIR:
Archaeological research suggests that the history of the chair dates back approximately 6000 to 6500 years. Another account claims that the Sumerians used chairs around 4500 BC, as revealed in archaeological excavations. Among the findings, it is said that a statue was discovered depicting a person sitting on a chair without a backrest. When the history of the chair is examined, it is noted that each chair, from the first ever made to the ones produced today, was created by special individuals. Given that people spend a lot of time sitting in chairs, the designs were meticulously crafted to ensure they were not uncomfortable. In earlier chairs, since elements like cushions or soft padding were not used, they were made primarily from wood and stone carving, with particular attention given to the seating area. The chair, which began with stone carving and later evolved into wooden chairs, today appears in various forms such as metal chairs, plastic chairs, cast chairs, rattan chairs, polycarbonate chairs, Tolix chairs, and bar stools, serving as both indoor and outdoor seating options.
THE HISTORY OF THE TABLE:
It is believed that the Egyptians were the first to invent the table. The table, made from a stone surface and used by the Egyptians to keep objects above the ground, was not initially used for people to sit around. Food and drinks were placed on large shallow dishes. It is also known that the Chinese used table-like surfaces to display artworks and writings. The Greeks and Romans used tables more frequently than the Chinese and Egyptians. The Greeks, in particular, used tables for eating. Tables were made from wood, marble, or often bronze or silver. The legs of the tables were richly decorated. Later on, large rectangular tables began to have multiple platforms and columns. The Romans invented large semi-circular tables in Italy. In the Middle Ages, there is little data available regarding the use of tables, both before and after the era. Many sources state that during the Middle Ages, the use of tables was generally preferred by the noble class. Tables used for eating were typically large and semi-circular. Smaller round or podium-like tables were mostly used for writing. In Western Europe, due to invasions and deadly wars, much of the knowledge from the Classical Era was lost. Because they were easy to move, most tables were in the form of small tables. From the 15th century onwards, tables made by carpenters began to reappear. In the Gothic Age, the use of chests became widespread, and these chests also began to serve as tables. Dining tables appeared in the early 17th century. These tables replaced the smaller tables with stands. Due to their larger size, dining tables began to be used in palace service rooms to accommodate many people.
PHOTOCOPY MACHINE:
The first machine was marketed by a company called Rectigraph Co. in 1907 in New York. The patent for the machine belonged to George C. Beidler. Beidler came up with the idea of developing such a device while working at a land dispute office in Oklahoma years earlier. The need to copy legal documents in a very short amount of time led him to conduct some research on this. After long experiments, he succeeded in creating the first prototype of the photocopying machine in 1906 and received the patent the same year. The first commercially successful photocopying machine, which worked on the same principle as modern photocopying machines today, was invented by Chester Carlson in 1938. In the 1960s, the American company Xerox developed the photocopying machine. Today, many photocopy machines use toners made from carbon elements to copy documents. Before this system, there were machines that worked with liquid ink and printed on electrostatic paper.
FILTER COFFEE MACHINE:
In 1908, Melitta Bentz, a 35-year-old housewife from Dresden, Germany, invented the first coffee filter and received a patent for the "Filter Device with Filter Paper Cover" from the Patent Office in Berlin on July 8th. That same year, she founded a company bearing her name. In the 1930s, Melitta revised the original design, thinning it into a cone shape and adding a rib. This created a larger filtration area that allowed for better extraction of ground coffee. In 1936, the widely recognized cone-shaped filter paper, which fit into the conical filter top, was introduced. Melitta continued to develop new techniques to improve the shape, performance, material, and manufacturing process of filter systems.
In 1989, unbleached natural brown coffee filters made from pulp were introduced to prevent unwanted by-products from leaking into the environment. In 1992, Melitta developed an oxygen bleaching process to produce chlorine-free white paper. In 1997, Melitta introduced Flavor Pores, filters with microfine holes that filter out unwanted residues, particles, and oils. In 2002, Melitta added a second safety bend to increase strength and durability. In 2007, bamboo filters were introduced, and the Flavor Pores filter was improved. As of 2015, the Melitta Group KG employed 3,300 people. Melitta USA, located in Clearwater, Florida, is part of the Melitta Group, which is specifically organized in Minden, Germany. Melitta USA is responsible for the sales and marketing of Melitta coffee filters, coffee, and non-electric coffee systems in the United States.
MOBILE PHONE:
The inventor of the mobile phone is American Martin Cooper. While working as an engineer at Motorola, he developed the first mobile phone in 1973.The first mobile phone was a device weighing over 1 kg, with a battery life of less than 30 minutes and required 10 hours to charge. Since its inception, mobile phones have undergone continuous development, bringing many conveniences along the way.
CALCULATOR:
The first mechanical calculator was designed in 1642 by French philosopher Blaise Pascal to help his father, who was a tax collector. This mechanical device, used until 1799, could only add and subtract numbers entered via dials.
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