Press release submitted on behalf of Meccanotecnica Group Meccanotecnica Group, one of the leading companies in the manufacturing of industrial book-finishing machines, is delighted to introduce the highly anticipated Sirio Perfect Binder, a groundbreaking advancement in bookbinding technology. This cutting-edge solution provides unmatched efficiency, precision, and … [Read more...] about Introducing the New Perfect Binder Sirio
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Preparing for Today’s Bookbinding Applications
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, PostPress At the height of the pandemic, a significant increase in durable goods orders kept manufacturers producing at near record levels. Consumers who found themselves at home hit “add to cart” as they made purchase decisions on items to make their living spaces and daily lives more comfortable, including furniture, home appliances and … [Read more...] about Preparing for Today’s Bookbinding Applications
Perfect Binding Machines – What to Know Before Purchasing
PostPress When it comes to investing in new equipment, it is always crucial to do a lot of research and ask the right questions before purchasing. No matter the industry, no matter the equipment, it is better to be overly diligent rather than risk possible setbacks and loss of product or profit. To that end, PostPress recently sat down with Bob Flinn, director of business … [Read more...] about Perfect Binding Machines – What to Know Before Purchasing
Perfect Binding Automates: Handling Digitally and/or Offset-Printed Jobs
by Hallie Forcinio, contributing writer, PostPress As printers face a greater mix of digital- and offset-printed jobs, shorter run lengths and a tight labor market, perfect binders have become more automated, flexible and connected. Traditional, large-volume printers are migrating to shorter, digital run lengths, while midsize digital shops doing print-on-demand, short-run … [Read more...] about Perfect Binding Automates: Handling Digitally and/or Offset-Printed Jobs
Finding the Perfect Recipe for Thick-Book Binding
By Katy Ibsen, managing editor PostPress There is no shortage of thick books in this world that required a special binding; text books, novels, educational tools, training manuals, dictionaries and so forth. We’ve all had the opportunity to connect with a thick book. When a client brings a thick book to your bindery, it’s important to understand what they are trying to … [Read more...] about Finding the Perfect Recipe for Thick-Book Binding
Q&A: Solving Challenges with Perfect Binding
by Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief PostPress Perfect binding is an economic, attractive way to present information in a bound format for both short and long runs. Once viewed as a binding method for thick books or publications, perfect binders today are designed for quick turnarounds and much shorter runs, especially for the ever-growing digital world. And, it now is feasible … [Read more...] about Q&A: Solving Challenges with Perfect Binding
PUR or EVA – What is the Best Adhesive Option?
Information provided by Duplo USA Corporation and BC Adhesives It can be tough for binderies to decide which adhesive to use in their manufacturing process. The industry seems to be very comfortable with ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) since it’s been around for so long, but as polyurethane reactive (PUR) becomes more popular, it is important to know the differences between the … [Read more...] about PUR or EVA – What is the Best Adhesive Option?
Q&A: Perfect Binding – Traditional EVA vs. PUR Adhesive
by Brittany Willes, editor, PostPress Perfect binding and PUR binding – they're essentially the same process, aren't they? Actually, no. PUR binding refers to a method of perfect binding that has become increasingly popular in the last few years. As with traditional perfect binding, a book's pages and cover are glued together at the spine while the three remaining sides … [Read more...] about Q&A: Perfect Binding – Traditional EVA vs. PUR Adhesive
Challenges in Perfect Binding
by Jen Clark, The Binding Edge In the last decade, declining run lengths and quicker turnaround requirements have left little room for error in the bindery. Long-standing binding methods, including perfect binding, have had to evolve because offline production machines and shorter turnaround periods result in expensive short-run applications. Recent innovations in … [Read more...] about Challenges in Perfect Binding
Perfect Binding for Digital Print
by: Steven Calov, Heidelberg USA In the finishing realm, perfect binding plays an important role in promoting efficient operations and fast turnarounds as the market moves toward digital print. As print becomes more prominent as a marketing piece, short-run perfect binding is becoming more desirable, compared to stitched products. Speaking of digital print, its suitability … [Read more...] about Perfect Binding for Digital Print