Inventions in the 1980's

  • Personal Computers

    Personal Computers

    A personal computer (PC) is a multi-purpose computer whose size, what it can do, and price make it convenient for people to use.
  • Stealth Planes

    Stealth Planes

    Stealth technology would go on to change warfare. Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Co. performed a test flight of the world’s first radar-resistant aircraft, the F-117 Nighthawk, in 1981. Stealth aircraft are designed to avoid detection using a variety of technologies that reduce reflection/emission of radar, infrared,[1] visible light, radio frequency (RF) spectrum, and audio, collectively known as stealth technology.
  • Compact Discs

    Compact Discs

    The compact disc (CD) is a digital optical disc data storage format that was co-developed by Philips and Sony. What it does it lets you store and play digital audio recordings. In August 1982, the first compact disc was manufactured. It was then released in October 1982 and branded as Digital Audio Compact Disc.
  • DNA Fingerprinting

    DNA Fingerprinting

    DNA Fingerprinting is the process of determining an individual's DNA characteristics. DNA analysis intended to identify a species, rather than an individual, is called DNA barcoding. DNA fingerprinting was invented in 1984 by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys.
  • Disposable Camera

    Disposable Camera

    The Disposable camera was invented by Fujifilm. A disposable camera is a simple box camera meant to be used once. Some are equipped with an integrated flash unit, and there are even waterproof versions for underwater photography. Internally, the cameras use a 135 film or an APS cartridge.