Tech pivot story / founded 1939
HP pivot story
Audio test gear became personal computers and printers.
Oscillators -> printers and PCs
Before
Electronic test instruments such as audio oscillators.
to
After
Computers, printers, and enterprise hardware.
The pivot story
HP built credibility in precision electronics, then expanded into calculators, computers, and printers.
Why it worked
Engineering quality transferred into products businesses and consumers trusted.
Known for
Computers and printers
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