9.2. Honeywell
We've all heard the saying, “This isn't rocket science.” Well, in Honeywell's case, it is. From spacecraft components to landing systems to nylon ropes for hot air balloons, Honeywell's products and technology touches everything that flies. Honeywell builds fuel control systems, wheels, and brakes in Indiana, cabin pressure systems California, engines in Arizona, and navigational equipment on the East Coast. While creating those high-precision components, the company faced a difficult obstacle: how to implement new technology while ensuring zero errors.
9.2.1. Computing Environment
Honeywell has been using computers since at least the early 1970s. “If you look at somebody that's been building applications for 30+ years, you're ...
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