Foundation of Hewlett-Packard
HP was founded by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in a garage in Palo Alto, California. The company’s first product was an audio oscillator, the HP 200A.
1939
1940
First HP Product Sale
HP made its first sale to Walt Disney Studios, which purchased eight HP 200B audio oscillators to use in the production of the movie "Fantasia".
1957
HP Goes Public
HP became a publicly traded company, listing its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. This move marked a significant milestone in the company’s growth.
1966
Introduction of HP 2116A
HP introduced its first computer, the HP 2116A, designed for use with its test and measurement equipment. This marked HP’s entry into the computing market.
1968
HP 9100A Desktop Calculator
HP launched the HP 9100A, considered the world’s first personal computer. It was a desktop calculator with advanced scientific functions.
1972
HP-35 Scientific Calculator
HP introduced the HP-35, the world’s first handheld scientific calculator. This innovation revolutionized the way engineers and scientists performed calculations.
1980
HP Enters the PC Market
HP launched its first personal computer, the HP-85, marking its entry into the personal computing market.
1984
Introduction of HP LaserJet
HP introduced the HP LaserJet, the first desktop laser printer, which became a major success and established HP as a leader in the printing industry.
1999
HP Spins Off Agilent Technologies
HP spun off its test and measurement, semiconductor products, and chemical analysis businesses into a new company, Agilent Technologies.
2002
HP Merges with Compaq
HP completed a merger with Compaq, significantly expanding its market share in the personal computer and enterprise server markets.
2008
Acquisition of EDS
HP acquired Electronic Data Systems (EDS) for $13.9 billion, enhancing its services business and becoming a major player in IT services.
2010
Acquisition of Palm, Inc.
HP acquired Palm, Inc. for $1.2 billion, aiming to enter the smartphone and tablet markets with Palm’s webOS operating system.
2014
HP Announces Split
HP announced plans to split into two separate companies: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) focusing on enterprise products and services, and HP Inc. focusing on printers and personal computers.
2015
HP Split Completed
The split of HP into Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP Inc. was completed, creating two independent companies.
2020
HP Acquires Bromium
HP acquired Bromium, a cybersecurity company, to enhance its endpoint security solutions for enterprise customers.
2023
HP Introduces Metal Jet S100 3D Printing Solution
HP launched the Metal Jet S100 3D printing solution, marking a significant advancement in industrial 3D printing technology.
