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The article provides insights for business management regarding the postwar impact of chemistry on businesses. The electron microscope claims to be capable of magnifying tiny flecks that would make molecules and atoms visible. Another mechanism developed is X-ray diffraction which is said to be a technique of analysis by light rings. Big oil companies are making butadiene, styrene, and alcohol while rubber companies have become large chemical producers and expanding into plastics.

The article reports on the increasing use of X-rays as quality control tools in various industries as of January 31, 1948. Among the industrial uses of X-rays include the detection of hidden flaws in casting and forgings, and in the fast and continuous measurement of sheet or material thickness. The firms that manufacture X-ray type gaging units are cited including Westinghouse Electric Corp. and General Electric Co.

The article discusses recent inventions as of April 1, 1939 in the air conditioning, lighting, and tire industries. Window-mounted air conditioners have been developed to increase affordability of the units. Two new fluorescent bulbs have been developed, one that fits into regular light sockets, and another that is four feet in length. Tire manufacturers are now using x-ray machines to check tires for defects.

The article offers news briefs on new product development. Several metallurgical gadgets were launched at the National Metal Congress in Cleveland, Ohio, including the industrial X-ray machine from North American Philips Co. Inc. Treesdale Laboratories and Textile Processing Co. have demonstrated a fireproofing solution for cloth at the National Safety Congress held in Chicago, Illinois. Cyclohm Motor Corp. has developed a line of portable electric-power generators for farms and summer cottages.

The article offers news briefs related to research and development in the U.S. which include the suggestion of Dr. Cary R. Wagner for chemical companies to contribute to an industrywide research program to prevent duplication, the development of small sources of X-rays at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and the research for rotating radiation device for cancer treatments at the Argonne Cancer Research Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

The article discusses the use of x-ray by Sunkist to determine which frozen or damaged fruit may be eliminated from the top-quality classification. The x-ray machine was manufactured by General Electric X-Ray Corp., and retails at around 4,000 U.S. dollars. In 1937, Sunkist has invested 2 million U.S. dollars in advertising, building up a huge demand for citrus products. However, sales strategy after the freeze had to be changed fast to prevent possible harm to the market. The fruit that gets to markets must be of high quality to justify higher prices.

A photograph of two General Electric 200,000-volt X-ray units testing wielded plugs for use at the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington state as of April 1942, is presented.

The article focuses on the various industrial uses of the X-ray.

The article evaluates the Norelco Searchray compact X-ray from North American Philips Co. Inc.