Lou Ottens

Engineer and inventor of the cassette tape

Lou Ottens - Engineer and inventor of the cassette tape
Born

1926
99 years ago

Died

March 6th, 2021
4 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Netherlands

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An engineer and inventor from the Netherlands, developed the compact cassette in the 1960s while working at Philips. The cassette tape revolutionized the music industry, allowing for portable audio recording and playback. This invention enabled easy access to music and became a staple in personal audio devices for decades, influencing various segments of the entertainment industry. Managed projects at Philips that contributed to advancements in consumer electronics and audio technologies.

Invented the compact cassette

Developed the audio cassette for consumer use

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