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At the beginning it may just be a lump of clay, or
smudge of paint, or a ball of molten glass. But faced
with a shapeless piece of raw material, an artist sees
the final form hidden within.
Kodak scientists and engineers have a similar creative insight
and drive. Rather than art, though, their inspirations lead to
technological breakthroughs that put Kodak consistently among
the top 10 U.S.-based companies for patents issued.
In 2001, such breakthroughs included a revolutionary new way to
double the image-amplifying ability of silver-halide film that we call
“two-electron sensitization.” We also developed MEMS (micro-electro-
mechanical systems) technology to produce smaller ink droplets for
higher-quality color inkjet printing. New and improved products also
became a reality in 2001 thanks to creative inspiration, including the
easy-to-use Kodak EasyShare digital cameras with docking stations for
“You Press the Button, We Do the Rest” simplicity.
So what about the future? We won’t just build on the past, but forge
new paths. By continuing to apply our fertile imaginations to meeting
customer wants and needs, Kodak will provide innovative solutions
that lead the way.