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At the turn of the 15th century printing was still an artisan’s profession, making
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Less than fifty years after Gutenberg produced his first 180 books, the printing press populated
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Three centuries after Gutenberg printed his Bible, the print industry is thriving and technically relatively
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The second Industrial Revolution lasted less than fifty years and would bring more change and
Industry 2.0: The Printing Press
During the 19th century, the availability of cost effective material supply and integration of industrial
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