First in the world in Tampere

A number of significant inventions and milestones in technological development have originated in Tampere. It's probable that very few single localities in the world can present comparable achievements in the development of technology. From the list below you can learn more about the influence of Tampere-based expertise. Without a shadow of doubt, we will continue to surpass these achievements.


1974 NMT mobile call
1978 ATM machine
1984 Biodegradable implant
1985 Electromechanical film (EMFi)
1991 GSM mobile call
1993 Analogue Cellular Data Card – Nokia
1994 GSM Data Card – Nokia
1995 Internet call – TeliaSonera
1995 Walking forest harvester
1996 Personal Digital Assistant - Nokia Communicator
1997 Data Suite – Nokia
1997 GSM card phone
1998 Digital x-ray image – Imix
1999 WAP Server – Nokia
2000 Automated mine loading
2001 Gaming and camera phones
2003 FogScreen walk-through display
2003 Automated container terminal
2005 Linux-based Internet tablet