Did you know Italy invented the first commercial microchip?

Federico Faggin designed the first commercial microprocessor - the Intel 4004. Faggin was born in Vicenza, Italy, and received his degree in physics from the University of Padua.

Innovation has been the hallmark of Italy since ancient times. From the Roman Empire when advancements such as the aqueduct revolutionized the world to the present-day masterminds behind its precision engineering, Italy is a world leader in innovation.

Generation after generation, Italian scientists have continued to build upon this legacy. Today, Italy continues to be at the forefront of innovation, with more than 105,000 high-tech companies. Federico Faggin’s invention of the first microprocessor is just one of the countless examples of Italian innovation.
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The National Italian-American Foundation (NIAF)