Mechanical reproduction of information

concept

The idea that a machine reproduces a given pattern again and again in the same way — a text, a design or a sequence of operations.

Where it is used

• Gutenberg printing press — is used in. The press was the first to mechanize the reproduction of text on a mass scale.
• Jacquard loom — is used in. The loom reproduces a pattern recorded on punched cards as many times as needed.
• Woodblock printing — is used in. A block reproduces one page many times.

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