Data erasing device "Robby-Bit"

Manufacturer: Algamatic Maschinen GmbH1986

Museum for Communication Frankfurt, Museum Foundation Post and Telecommunication
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

The Robby bit is a data erasing device that uses an electromagnet to erase data from magnetic tapes in 3 seconds. Magnetic tapes were now no longer disposable and could be reused. As of 2000, production was largely discontinued.

Show lessRead more

Details

Title: Data erasing device "Robby-Bit"
Creator: Manufacturer: Algamatic Maschinen GmbH
Date Created: 1986
Location Created: Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Frankfurt, Hessen, Deutschland
Rights: © Museum Foundation Post and Telecommunications
Medium: Plastic, Metal

Museum for Communication Frankfurt, Museum Foundation Post and Telecommunication

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Zoom in

Electronics Germany Metal Plastic

Interested in Science?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

No, thanks

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.