The semiconductor development group begins to manufacture a three-amp power transistor.
Pagers begin to replace public announcement systems in hospitals and factories.
Motorola's present stylized M monogram, or symbol, is conceived and introduced, and used in conjunction with the Motorola logo fairly steadily from this point on. However, the designers did not finally decide that a circle surrounding the M was the preferred arrangement until 1960. 1956 Motorola's first commercial product to incorporate transistors is an automobile radio. It is smaller and more durable than previous models and demands less power from a car battery. Paul V. Galvin is elected chairman of the Board and serves as chief executive officer.