RCA/GE 15G CRT Construction Article

[Sandy G]

Originally Posted by colorfixer

This makes the assumption that the machinery still exists and hasn't been dismantled to allow room for the super 3D LCD display production line. In addition the production of materials such as funnels, faceplates and guns has probably been dismantled as well.

I'm afraid you're right..I have a bud who worked for a major mfger of automotive electronic parts, he told me that once demand dropped below a certain level for a certain part, it was discontinued, & not only that, the toolings/fixtures/whatnot were either tossed or recycled...In say 2050, a 1985 Corvette, f'r instance, may literally NOT be able to run, because the computers on it have all gone "Shazbott" & no replacements are available...