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BOOK AUTOMATION AT PRINTING UNITED 2026

16 Oct 2026

Book Automation at PRINTING United 2026: Key Highlights

PRINTING United Expo 2026 provided an opportunity for Book Automation / Meccanotecnica to connect with North American printers, binders, book manufacturers and partners and discuss the challenges shaping today's book production landscape. During these three days of exhibition, conversations focused on automation, production efficiency and the growing need for flexible finishing solutions capable of supporting short runs, on-demand production and Book of One workflows.

LYRA: A key topic of conversation

LYRA, Meccanotecnica's automated casing-in solution, attracted particular interest throughout the event. Developed to support the demands of digital hardcover production, LYRA automates format changeovers, helping book manufacturers improve consistency, manage short-run production more efficiently while making the process profitable. The discussions highlighted the importance of addressing the finishing stages of production to fully realize the flexibility of digital printing.

Automated book finishing for greater flexibility

The multifunctional book finishing line was another focus of discussions at the exhibition. From smyth-sewn to perfect-bound books, from softcover finishing to hardcover preparation, the line combines multiple finishing processes. Its flexibility enables book manufacturers to manage different jobs within the same production workflow, supporting the changing requirements of digital book production.

Moving book production forward

The conversations at PRINTING United 2026 reinforced the importance of automation, flexibility and integrated finishing workflows in modern book manufacturing. Through solutions such as LYRA and the multifunctional book finishing line, Book Automation / Meccanotecnica continues to support book producers in adapting their finishing processes to the demands of short-run, on-demand and Book of One production.

In conversation: Automated Hardcover Finishing

Discover how Meccanotecnica is redefining casing-in with greater automation, faster changeovers and cost-efficient production of short runs and books of one.

In conversation: Digital Transformation & ROI

Discover the latest market insights and learn how we help printers improve productivity and profitability through integrated book-finishing solutions, workflow expertise, and ROI-driven automation.

In conversation: Service & Automation

Discover how we combine remote diagnostics, intuitive interfaces and customer-driven R&D to support increasingly sophisticated finishing technologies.

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