The significance of old technologies that contain the history of their development, use and replacement and provide an understanding of influence, is discussed. Learning about flowmeter methods can help users to understand the technologies that can be used for developing new methods. Product development history also enables users generate a more innovative ideas when facing problems that have no solutions. The Hudson Valley Old Time Power Association in Hudson, New York, stores, maintains and operates a variety of agricultural and rural manufacturing equipment from past decades and generations for exploiting product history for developing new technologies. It also organizes tours and events to demonstrate engines, tractors, and old-fashioned handcrafts.
