Tomorrow’s Finishing, Today will be showcased with a raft of new cutting-edge innovations at drupa 2024 by Tecnau, supplied in the UK by IFS.

First to be introduced is the Revolution 50 AutoSetup series, a groundbreaking solution for automated roll to cut and stack applications that maximizes uptime and reduces labour cost. Its full-bleed capabilities with automated page length changes and web impositions – from 1up to 4up with no touch points – represents an industry leap forward. Commercial and direct mail printers will be able to move easily across applications, eliminating set up times and associated operating errors.

For short run book printers seeking productive, easy-to-use and simple-to-maintain solutions for their digital print operations there is the new Revolution 50 StreamFolder series. The state-of-the-art solution for roll to glued book-blocks can incorporate a single (StreamFolder 5152) or double-channel (StreamFolder 5154) delivery system, with book by book delivery option. It runs at up to 200m/min and offers on-the-fly and automated format change and semi-automated imposition change. Highly productive continuous book-block production without manual intervention can be powered by the Tecnau RoboLoad, a pick-up robot that autonomously palletizes the output.

Up to the minute production statistics are reported by Tecnau Connect – the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) system. The powerful tool that drives availability and performance, highlights root causes of errors and stoppages intrinsic to finishing lines and organizational processes. Its preventive maintenance package eliminates unexpected stoppages and plans necessary action.

Tecnau-owned Sitma will unveil the e-Wrap automated mailer system that produces up to 900 pack-to-size paper mailers per hour. Perfect for books and a wide range of items, Sitma’s e-Wrap responds to increased demand for environmentally responsible packaging.

Tecnau has also revealed a number of performance boosts across its portfolio including increased speeds for the Zero Speed Splicer u55 / r55 at 250m/min together with the TC 1550 HS series of Dynamic Perforator & Punching at 250m/min, while the Revolution 50 Stack 5×51 now supports reliable cutting and stacking at printer speeds up to 200m/min.

There are also enhancements for wider web widths up to 584mm for its entire Revolution 50 portfolio to further align with market trends and customer needs.

Jason Seaber, IFS Technical Sales Director, comments: “These newest technologies and enhancements have been developed in response to customer feedback and as part of Tecnau’s commitment to continuous improvement. The result is the most advanced and efficient print finishing portfolio available that equips operations to meet today’s production demands.”