An automatic pen, or autopen (informally known as a signing machine), is a mechanical device used for the replicated signing of a human signature.

Nov 29, 2025 · The autopen, which was patented in the US in 1803, is a robotic device that replicates signatures of a person using real ink. The autopen is often used to sign materials in bulk.

Jun 5, 2025 · An autopen, also called a robot pen, is a machine that automates a person's signature with a pen or other writing instrument, versus a scanned signature, which is a digital image of a signature.

Jun 6, 2025 · At its core, an autopen is a machine used to replicate a person’s signature or handwritten content. The device uses a mechanical or electronic system to hold a pen and move it across a piece …

Mar 17, 2025 · An autopen is a generic name for a machine that duplicates signatures using real ink, making it easy for public figures to autograph everything from correspondence to merchandise in bulk.

The Autopen is the oldest, most commonly used signing machine. It has been used by universities, government agencies, and other institutions for more than 60 years. The Autopen machines provide …

May 30, 2025 · An autopen is a machine that writes a preset signature so an actual person doesn't have to. This is ideal for politicians, who sign multiple documents per day.