Our History - Thomas Edison

Our History

At GE we ask, "Why predict the future when you can create it?". From our earliest days, our company has used the tools of research, combined with a little inspiration, to create the world of tomorrow. The legacy of GE's ingenuity offers a rich history we are proud to share with the world.

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Did you know?
Did you know?
Katharine Burr Blodgett was the first female scientist to join the GE Research Laboratory in 1939.

She invented non-reflecting invisible glass - the prototype for coatings used today on most camera lenses and optical devices.

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