European Premiere at CeBIT
03/12/2003
Probinder from Heidelberg bind to fit: the ultimate in binding
flexibility
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) at CeBIT 2003 introduces to the European market the Heidelberg Probinder - the innovative solution for flexible wire comb binding for short-run applications and books on demand.
At the CeBIT tradeshow, Heidelberg will demonstrate the Inline version of the Probinder, in conjunction with a Digimaster 9150I Network Imaging System. Inline production of wire-comb-bound books represents both a milestone in the postpress sector and a world first in the printing industry.
Surveys of printshop customers show a steady increase of wire comb binding in professional finishing. Many customers want to use this form of binding on a more regular basis. Printshops often prefer wire-comb-bound books because they are easy to handle and practical, because the individual pages of these documents can be turned over a full 360°. This feature is perfect for a variety of applications including user manuals, training manuals, annual reports, presentation documents and cookbooks. Customers also like the stability and visual quality of wire comb binding. Now with Probinder, Heidelberg offers an innovative finishing solution far superior to competitive offerings.
The secret behind the new Probinder? It only needs one wire coil
From a single wire, the Probinder produces the right wire comb for each individual book. The wire coil only needs changing when there is a color change. This saves on space and costs by eliminating the inventory of prefabricated wire combs in different diameters, lengths, colors and wire thicknesses. The Probinder is ideal for books-on-demand. It provides the user with a versatile and profitable finishing solution specially designed for shorter runs and more frequent format changes. The maximum book thickness is two centimeters. The Probinder can handle between two and 200 pages of 80 gsm.
The Probinder features an impressive level of automation and user-friendliness. It performs the whole process of producing the diameter-dependent wire combs for the different document thickness.
The device takes no time at all to set up. It adjusts automatically to the correct binding format or document thickness. The minimal make-ready times make finishing efficient and flexible.
"When our Probinder systems are available later this year, we will offer a revolutionary change in the finishing process of on-demand print jobs," said Wolfgang Pfizenmaier, president of Heidelberg's Digital Solution Center. "Our Probinder system concept, with Inline, Nearline and Offline configurations, is designed to meet the needs of digital print businesses worldwide, regardless of their print volumes, workflow needs or the types of jobs they produce."
A whole range of uses
The Probinder comes in three configurations, making it ideal not only for digital printshops, but also for small-format offset printshops, in-house printing departments and bookbinders. Customers can choose from Inline, Nearline and Offline configurations, depending on their binding volumes and workflow needs. Probinder Offline customers will have the opportunity to upgrade configurations.
When integrated into any of the Digimaster digital presses, the Probinder produces documents inline that are ready for immediate dispatch. It is controlled entirely from the front end of the digital press.
The Probinder Nearline configuration consists of an uniquie sheet feeding system for different paper weights within one set, a hole puncher and the binding device. The Nearline system permits full integration into a digital workflow. Documents are punched with an integrated hole puncher, creating a true end-to-end process. The touch-screen display and the easy-to-operate software simplify the operation.
In the Offline version, the Probinder automatically binds pre-punched book blocks with an appropriate wire comb.
Benefits for users and end customers
There are many advantages for the user, including only keeping one wire thickness in stock and no longer being tied to using pre-produced diameters. The automatic setting feature saves time, offers outstanding flexibility and avoids errors. For example, with competing technologies, the punching process before the actual binding operation is very time-intensive. With the Inline and Nearline versions of the Probinder, the hole punching stage is seamlessly integrated into the workflow and performed both automatically and in parallel. Early customer feedback revealed that many printshop staff and bookbinders singled out this feature as the most important aspect of the Probinder concept. It eliminates a whole host of laborious manual processes and makes the production flow more profitable. Users can broaden their portfolio of services depending on requirements and end-customers receive their products quickly and according to their particular needs.
Image:
At CeBIT Heidelberg introduces to the European market the Probinder - the innovative solution for flexible wire comb binding for short-run applications and books on demand. The new digital finishing device is available inline, nearline or offline configurations.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Matthias Hartung
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 77
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: matthias.hartung@heidelberg.com
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) at CeBIT 2003 introduces to the European market the Heidelberg Probinder - the innovative solution for flexible wire comb binding for short-run applications and books on demand.
At the CeBIT tradeshow, Heidelberg will demonstrate the Inline version of the Probinder, in conjunction with a Digimaster 9150I Network Imaging System. Inline production of wire-comb-bound books represents both a milestone in the postpress sector and a world first in the printing industry.
Surveys of printshop customers show a steady increase of wire comb binding in professional finishing. Many customers want to use this form of binding on a more regular basis. Printshops often prefer wire-comb-bound books because they are easy to handle and practical, because the individual pages of these documents can be turned over a full 360°. This feature is perfect for a variety of applications including user manuals, training manuals, annual reports, presentation documents and cookbooks. Customers also like the stability and visual quality of wire comb binding. Now with Probinder, Heidelberg offers an innovative finishing solution far superior to competitive offerings.
The secret behind the new Probinder? It only needs one wire coil
From a single wire, the Probinder produces the right wire comb for each individual book. The wire coil only needs changing when there is a color change. This saves on space and costs by eliminating the inventory of prefabricated wire combs in different diameters, lengths, colors and wire thicknesses. The Probinder is ideal for books-on-demand. It provides the user with a versatile and profitable finishing solution specially designed for shorter runs and more frequent format changes. The maximum book thickness is two centimeters. The Probinder can handle between two and 200 pages of 80 gsm.
The Probinder features an impressive level of automation and user-friendliness. It performs the whole process of producing the diameter-dependent wire combs for the different document thickness.
The device takes no time at all to set up. It adjusts automatically to the correct binding format or document thickness. The minimal make-ready times make finishing efficient and flexible.
"When our Probinder systems are available later this year, we will offer a revolutionary change in the finishing process of on-demand print jobs," said Wolfgang Pfizenmaier, president of Heidelberg's Digital Solution Center. "Our Probinder system concept, with Inline, Nearline and Offline configurations, is designed to meet the needs of digital print businesses worldwide, regardless of their print volumes, workflow needs or the types of jobs they produce."
A whole range of uses
The Probinder comes in three configurations, making it ideal not only for digital printshops, but also for small-format offset printshops, in-house printing departments and bookbinders. Customers can choose from Inline, Nearline and Offline configurations, depending on their binding volumes and workflow needs. Probinder Offline customers will have the opportunity to upgrade configurations.
When integrated into any of the Digimaster digital presses, the Probinder produces documents inline that are ready for immediate dispatch. It is controlled entirely from the front end of the digital press.
The Probinder Nearline configuration consists of an uniquie sheet feeding system for different paper weights within one set, a hole puncher and the binding device. The Nearline system permits full integration into a digital workflow. Documents are punched with an integrated hole puncher, creating a true end-to-end process. The touch-screen display and the easy-to-operate software simplify the operation.
In the Offline version, the Probinder automatically binds pre-punched book blocks with an appropriate wire comb.
Benefits for users and end customers
There are many advantages for the user, including only keeping one wire thickness in stock and no longer being tied to using pre-produced diameters. The automatic setting feature saves time, offers outstanding flexibility and avoids errors. For example, with competing technologies, the punching process before the actual binding operation is very time-intensive. With the Inline and Nearline versions of the Probinder, the hole punching stage is seamlessly integrated into the workflow and performed both automatically and in parallel. Early customer feedback revealed that many printshop staff and bookbinders singled out this feature as the most important aspect of the Probinder concept. It eliminates a whole host of laborious manual processes and makes the production flow more profitable. Users can broaden their portfolio of services depending on requirements and end-customers receive their products quickly and according to their particular needs.
Image:
At CeBIT Heidelberg introduces to the European market the Probinder - the innovative solution for flexible wire comb binding for short-run applications and books on demand. The new digital finishing device is available inline, nearline or offline configurations.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Matthias Hartung
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 77
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: matthias.hartung@heidelberg.com
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