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

Dec 16, 2025 · An autopen is a mechanical device designed to replicate a handwritten signature with high precision. The machine uses an actual writing instrument, such as a ballpoint pen or …

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 …

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 …

Jun 5, 2025 · An autopen is a device that replicates a person’s signature or writings. Variations of it have been around for centuries — Thomas Jefferson got one in 1803 that he used to make …

Nov 29, 2025 · What Exactly Is an Autopen? An autopen is a specialized mechanical device that replicates a person’s handwritten signature using a pre-programmed template. Instead of …

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 …