Historical Events tagged with "electromechanical"

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Konrad Zuse Unveils the Z3 Computer

May 12th, 1941 83 years ago

In Berlin, Konrad Zuse presented the Z3, the world's first working programmable computer. Built in 1941, the Z3 was an electromechanical machine that utilized binary arithmetic. It was capable of executing complex calculations automatically, marking a significant leap in computing technology. This landmark invention laid the groundwork for modern computing and highlighted the potential for programmable machines in various applications, from engineering to scientific research.

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