In this issue (among others):

• iPad as mechanical typewriter
• Olivetti ephemera
• Italian collectors’ meeting in Vercelli
• The Brunsviga museum catalogue
• "Acquaintances" in Como, Italy

Peter Muckermann

Original

For all members the catalog of the Brunsviga museum is available in PDF format. You can find the catalog in the member area, item "Posts". At 585 pages, it contains a wealth of information on mechanical calculators and calculating devices. Approximately 480 exhibits are described. Among that there are some rare Brunsviga models (like the Brunsviga "DMJR") and other special pieces from all eras of calculating technology.

Harald Schmid

Aus dem Inhalt:

• Working for 44 years as an expert on office machines in Hamburg
• Olympic Simplex Simplex A ≠ Simplex B
• Adrema GmbH in Berlin
• REMA in Braunschweig 1916-1927: history, machines and patents
• The first Mauser adding machine - a faulty design

Martin Reese

In this issue (among others):

• Curiosities from office technology
• Auction "Office Antiques" in Cologne
• The collectors "after meeting"
• The "Forum" on the homepage
• Invitation for the meeting in Wasselonne
• Monatshock in Arbon (CH)
• The company Schacht & Westerich
• Regional meeting in Essen

Peter Muckermann