Automatic & smart system
Zechini NEXT automates hardcover book production for small and medium print runs, providing a simple, flexible, and cost-effective solution for Print-on-Demand.
Book a DemoThe problem
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Ever shorter print runs
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Customized productions
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Need for fast delivery
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High outsourcing costs
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Difficulty finding skilled operators
The solution
Leonardo the world's first and only fully automatic, in-line technology.
The line is composed of two machines: Casemaker – Raffaello and Casing-in – Giotto
Complemented by an additional machine:
End paper and Gauze — Botticelli
Casemaker - Raffaello
The main technologies
The casemaker features an innovative, compact design, making it suitable even for production environments with limited space. It is fully automatic, with the operator only required to load the paper and board.
Key Feature:
- Touch screen for easy format setup (less than 1 minute) and function control
- Double sheet detection system
- Automatic pan washing to simplify shutdown operations
- Hot gluing unit with viscosimeter
- Max. finished opened case size 800x400 mm
- Min. finished opened case size 300x150 mm
- Mechanical speed more than 300 pcs/h
Casing-in - Giotto
The main technologies
The casing-in machine is a true innovation for the market, making hardcover assembly faster and more efficient. Like the case maker, it is fully automatic, so the operator only needs to load the covers (if the machine is not in-line) and book blocks.
Key Feature:
- Touch screen for easy format setup (less than 1 minute) and function control
- Automatic pan washing to simplify shutdown operations
- Hot gluing unit with viscosimeter
- The glue is applied to the cover rather than to the book block, ensuring a clean and efficient process.
- Max. finished opened case size 800x400 mm
- Mechanical speed more than 300 pcs/h
End paper and Gauze - Botticelli
The complementary technologies
It is the new, fully automatic, in-line machine for book block finishing, designed for end paper gluing and gauze application.
Key Feature:
- Touch screen for format setup
- Automatic end paper feeder
- Cold glue pen unit for end paper application
- Hot Melt gluing system for the gauze
- Gauze cutting station from a spool
- Max. book size 500x325 mm
- Mechanical speed 1000 pcs/h
Why choose
- Complete automation
- Easy to use
- Ideal for small print runs
- Compact footprint
- More efficient production
- Designed for digital printing
The concrete advantages
- Reduce outsourcing
- Produce hardcover books in-house
- Automate processes
- Operate with a single operator
- Manage variable and customized productions
- Improve efficiency and profitability
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