Olivetti
Italian manufacturer
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| May 2022 | ADI Design Museum in Milan held an exhibition titled 'Podium 16' to pay tribute to Olivetti's design achievements. |
| 2017 | Peter Olivetti, great grandson of Camillo Olivetti, created a bicycle tribute to the Valentine, using a 100th anniversary Cento tubeset and incorporating design elements reminiscent of the typewriter, such as its color and distinctive dot details. |
| 2016 | David Bowie's Valentine typewriter was sold at a Sotheby's auction in London for £45,000, significantly exceeding its presale estimate of £300–£500. |
| 2014 | Olivetti sold its R&D department in Arnad to SICPA, marking a significant restructuring of its research capabilities. |
| 2013 | Olivetti launched a series of six smartphones under the Oliphone brand, including models M8140, Q8145, Q8150, Q9047, WG451, and WG501. |
| March 2011 | Olivetti introduced its first tablet computer, the OliPad, with a ten-inch screen, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity, Nvidia Tegra 2, Android 2.2.2, and a business & government-focused application store. |
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