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SCHMEDT short-run book production machines

SCHMEDT short-run book production machines

Schmedt machines cover all areas of hardcover book production and finishing. Format changes are simple and possible with almost no changeover small to medium runs can be produced in craftsmanship quality with machines at affordable prices.

Whether you are looking for an affordable entry-level solution for hardcover production or want to produce Print-on-demand or photo books, we offer the cost effective solutions. Schmedt machines are optimally matched in terms of their performance and operability and can thus be combined according to individual requirements.

The Präzi entry level machine range for book production

Casemaking machine, cover material trimmer, gluing machine, casing in, book pressing, and automatic board trimmer. For book blocks there is a head banding machine, endsheet gluer and ribbon.

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Barcode-controlled on-demand production with the Cover-1 system

Our most productive hardcover line is a professional and automated book-on-demand solution for barcode-controlled case-making of up to 250 pieces per hour – the Cover-1 system. In the full-featured Cover-1 system, all components of the book cover are cut on-demand for the particular book being processed at the time, so no manual preparatory work (such as cutting the cover material or boards) is required.

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Hardcovers in large format and with special materials – no problem for our PräDeka XL

Our mid-range PräDeka XL machine covers the widest format range, while at the same time significantly increasing output. With the PräDeka XL, almost any format can be produced, from small book covers to large menus and sample books. The solution is designed for single book production as well as for series production in industrial bookbinderies and printing plants. It enables a production of up to 120 pieces per hour and allows the processing of DIN formats A6 to A3 portrait & landscape.

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The Präzi entry level machine range for book production

Casemaking machine, cover material trimmer, gluing machine, casing in, book pressing, and automatic board trimmer. For book blocks there is a head banding machine, endsheet gluer and ribbon.

CLICK HERE for more information

Barcode-controlled on-demand production with the Cover-1 system

Our most productive hardcover line is a professional and automated book-on-demand solution for barcode-controlled case-making of up to 250 pieces per hour – the Cover-1 system. In the full-featured Cover-1 system, all components of the book cover are cut on-demand for the particular book being processed at the time, so no manual preparatory work (such as cutting the cover material or boards) is required.

CLICK HERE for more information

Hardcovers in large format and with special materials – no problem for our PräDeka XL

Our mid-range PräDeka XL machine covers the widest format range, while at the same time significantly increasing output. With the PräDeka XL, almost any format can be produced, from small book covers to large menus and sample books. The solution is designed for single book production as well as for series production in industrial bookbinderies and printing plants. It enables a production of up to 120 pieces per hour and allows the processing of DIN formats A6 to A3 portrait & landscape.

CLICK HERE for more information