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Linotype is a typecasting machine that was invented by Ottmar Mergenthaler in the late 19th century. It revolutionized the printing industry by automating the process of setting type, which was previously done by hand. The machine cast an entire line of type at once, hence the name "linotype". It used a keyboard to select the desired characters, which were then assembled and cast in lead molds. This enabled printers to produce large quantities of text quickly and efficiently. Linotype machines were widely used until the introduction of digital typesetting in the 1970s. Today, they are mainly found in museums or used by hobbyists for special printing projects.

The main products of Linotype are typesetting and publishing solutions, including fonts, software, and related technologies.