The project, a joint effort between partners SID and Post Print Leipzig GmbH (PPL), aims to develop a machine that uses cotton thread to bind folded pages, replacing the galvanized wire used for saddle stitching. The binding will be finished with a knot created by the machine. This process is known as knotted thread stitching.
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Collating machines: Efficiency boosters for bookbinding (Smyth 2-in-1)
Smyth’s 2-in-1 principle doubles the magazine capacity for signatures on the same footprint by strategically dividing the feed units. Combined with the PPL camera system, the sheet sequence is automatically monitored via image or barcode comparison to technically eliminate production errors.
Small-run book production: Efficient, high-quality, economical
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Müller Martini Presto E90 with PPL-Camera System
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A second life for used machinery
Sustainability and resource conservation are also gaining importance in print finishing. We focus on concrete offers and measures with demonstrable impact, such as the refurbishment of used machines, the installation of our camera system, and the repair of spare parts.
Technological innovations in printing and print finishing
The DRUPA trade fair in May 2024 impressively demonstrated how new technologies are transforming the industry. We provide an overview…
Applying pressure for greater efficiency – our review of DRUPA
After a long hiatus, PPL was finally back at one of the most important international trade fairs for the printing…
Repair and maintenance: Müller-Martini, Heidelberg, Smyth and Hohner
In the post-press industry, there are a number of established machine manufacturers. Each brand has its own unique characteristics –…