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Data erasing device "Robby-Bit"

Manufacturer: Algamatic Maschinen GmbH1986

Museum for Communication Frankfurt, Museum Foundation Post and Telecommunication

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.

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  • 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

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