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Dutch engineer and inventor (1926-2021)

ScientistsLived 1926 to 2021 · aged 94
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Lodewijk Frederik Ottens, known as Lou Ottens, was a Dutch engineer and inventor, best known as the inventor of the cassette tape, and for his work in helping to develop the compact disc. Ottens was employed by Philips for the entirety of his career.

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Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1926 to 2021 · aged 94
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