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The PRINTING United Expo 2024, which took place from September 10 to 12 in Las Vegas, was a big success for Muller Martini. The biggest draw at the booth was the new Hunkeler Starbook Sheetfolder, which was presented as a North American premiere in-line with the Vareo PRO perfect binder from Muller Martini.

Use of green hydrogen permits a significant reduction in carbon emissions from the overall production process

Successful testing of the first hydrogen-heated drying oven
Stable production in the accustomed quality
Conventional metal printing and/or coating lines incorporate thermal ovens heated with fossil fuels such as natural gas for drying of the typically used coatings. The latest HighEcon and EcoTNV systems from

Award-winning leader in digital production, Celebrate Digital Printing, has chosen to integrate two new Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD presses into the production workflow of Kartenmacherei.de and Rosemood printing services, subsidiaries of Celebrate Company.

EMT International, a leading supplier of finishing equipment to the digital print, label and packaging industries is returning to PRINTING United Expo with an end-to-end direct mail digital finishing line on booth C2731, September 10-12 in Las Vegas.

Tecnau and Sitma are pleased to report a notably successful exhibition at drupa 2024, where they unveiled several new solutions in digital print finishing and sustainable packaging. In addition, during the event numerous purchases from long term and new customers were recorded, including Parajett, Maqprint, GraphicsCalve, Phoenix Innovate, Yeulim, Roularta, Orda Print, Ecograf, with more contracts concluded in the following weeks.
Under the theme “Tomorrow’s Finishing, Today”, exhibited systems included:
Revolution 50 AutoSetup Series


Tecnau introduced the Revolution 50 AutoSetup series, a significant advancement in automated roll to cut and stack applications. This innovative solution features full-bleed capabilities with automated page length changes and web impositions, supporting a range from 1up to 4up with no manual touch points. This series enhances productivity and minimizes setup times, making it ideal for commercial and direct mail printers.
StreamFolder 5152 and 5154
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The new StreamFolder 5152 and 5154 systems, part of the Revolution 50 series, were introduced at the show. These state-of-the-art solutions for roll to glued book-block production feature single and double-channel delivery systems with book-by-book delivery options. Capable of speeds up to 200 meters per minute, these systems offer on-the-fly format changes and semi-automated imposition changes, ideal for short-run book printers seeking efficient and easy-to-maintain solutions.
Tecnau RoboLoad
To complement these high-speed production lines, Tecnau introduced RoboLoad, an autonomous pick-up robot designed to palletize continuous output without manual intervention, further enhancing efficiency and reducing labor costs.
Tecnau sheet-fed finishing for B2 and B3

Tecnau showcased also its advanced sheet-fed finishing solutions for B2 and B3 formats. The Stack 1212 system for B2 formats, featuring an input pallet feeder and Kompac’s Phoenix 20 UV/AQ coater, streamlines production by combining feeding, coating, cutting, and stacking in a single pass for various applications, including high quality photos for silver halide replacement. The Stack 1010 for B3 formats can be attached inline to sheet-fed inkjet presses, eliminating the need for guillotine cuts and labor-intensive tasks.
Sitma e-Wrap

Sitma, a Tecnau company, showcased the e-Wrap automated mailer system, a sustainable packaging solution that dynamically adjusts mailer sizes to fit each item perfectly and features curbside-recyclable paper packaging. This system is capable of packaging up to 1.000 products per hour, significantly increasing automation and reducing shipping costs. The e-Wrap system is a testament to Sitma's commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation.
Enhanced Industrial IoT with Tecnau Connect
Tecnau also showcased advancements in their Industrial IoT system, Tecnau Connect. This system reports and analyzes production statistics, driving performance improvements and enabling predictive maintenance. These enhancements ensure higher availability and efficiency of finishing lines, aligning with Tecnau's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
Successful Collaborations with Industry Leaders
Tecnau and Sitma's success at drupa was amplified by their strategic collaborations with industry leaders such as Canon, Fujifilm, HP, Kodak, Ricoh, Screen, Heidelberg, Horizon, Kompac and Smyth. These partnerships enabled the demonstration of comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for high-speed inkjet printing and finishing.
We thank all customers and partners for the opportunity to be their preferred finishing partner for high-speed digital print.
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Harris & Bruno International, a global leader of coating solutions, is excited to announce its participation at DRUPA 2024, where they will fully unveil their new digital embellishment machine, the ZRX.
DRUPA is the world's leading trade fair for printing technologies, attracting industry professionals and innovators from around the globe. Harris & Bruno will be showcasing the ZRX at booth 16D03 in Hall 16, offering attendees a firsthand look at its advanced capabilities and unique ability to flood coat, spot coat, and foil stamp all in one pass.

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