Today's Date is
Apr 08, 2026
The machine depicted on the cover of the January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics magazine
sounded impressive-"World's First Minicomputer Kit to Rival Commercial Models"-and at
a price of $397 for the parts, it seemed like quite a bargain. In truth, the Altair 8800 was not a
minicomputer, a term normally reserved for machines many times as powerful. Nor was it easy
to use. Programming had to be done by adjusting toggle switches, the memory held a meager
256 bytes of data, and output took the form of patterns of flashing lights.
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Welcome to Hottle & Associates
Ken Haver,
President
President
Welcome to our website, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to introduce you to our firm.
Hottle & Associates is a full-service, project-oriented engineering, design and drafting firm, located near Akron, Ohio. Our seasoned staff of mechanical engineers, designers and drafters specialize in specialty machine design, industrial design and the design of automated material handling systems. Since 1950, our worldwide project work covers a wide variety of industries, including the Tire & Rubber industry that is so prevalent within our region.
Hottle & Associates is a full-service, project-oriented engineering, design and drafting firm, located near Akron, Ohio. Our seasoned staff of mechanical engineers, designers and drafters specialize in specialty machine design, industrial design and the design of automated material handling systems. Since 1950, our worldwide project work covers a wide variety of industries, including the Tire & Rubber industry that is so prevalent within our region.
We invite you to review our site to learn a bit about us, and we also encourage you to contact us to discuss how we could be of service to you and your business, earn your trust, and become a long-term, valued resource for your engineering, design and drafting needs.