the earliest digital computers, and even the humble Arduino. That doesn’t mean the Jacquard loom was left in the 17th century, though. This one made it to the Open Hardware Summit in New York ...

An automated loom that transformed the 19th century textile industry and became the inspiration for future data processing machines. Developed by the French silk-weaver, Joseph-Marie Jacquard ...

Babbage's next idea is the Analytical Engine - a mechanical computer that can solve any mathematical problem. It uses punch-cards similar to those used by the Jacquard loom and can perform simple ...

"The idea that jacquard punch cards and looms influenced the development of early computers is fascinating! For us, as we use technology and digital manipulations to create new patterns and print ...