Motorola (Legacy)

Motorola, originally established in 1928 as Galvin Manufacturing Corporation, is a pioneering telecommunications company that reshaped communication and technology. The company's main products included mobile phones, radios, semiconductors, and wireless networking equipment. Motorola's two-way radio, introduced in the 1930s, laid the groundwork for its central role in public safety and military communications.

Motorola was instrumental in creating the modern cellular network. In 1983, it released the DynaTAC 8000X, the world's first commercially available handheld mobile phone. This breakthrough earned Motorola an everlasting spot in the annals of technology history. The company further demonstrated its innovative pedigree by contributing to space exploration, including delivering the first words from the moon during the Apollo 11 mission via its transponder.

Key milestones reflect Motorola’s impact on the market: the development of the Six Sigma quality improvement process in the 1980s was a landmark, influencing countless industries. In the 1990s, Motorola's StarTAC, the first clamshell mobile phone, set new standards for mobile design.

Though facing increasing competition in the 2000s, Motorola's legacy remains prominent. It split into two entities in 2011: Motorola Solutions, continuing the mission in public safety communications, and Motorola Mobility, now a part of Lenovo, focusing on consumer electronics. Globally, Motorola is revered for its innovation and enduring contributions to telecommunications and electronics.