Press release from the issuing company:
Tecnau announces the integration of its roll-fed cutting solutions with Meccanotecnica’s Universe Web continuous-feed book sewing system, expanding the range of finishing options available for high-quality digital book production.
The collaboration focuses on ensuring seamless mechanical compatibility, stable web handling, and efficient handover from roll to sewn book blocks. By combining Tecnau’s experience in roll-fed cutting and web processing with Meccanotecnica’s expertise in thread-sewn binding, printers can build reliable, scalable finishing lines tailored to different production volumes and application requirements.
Two integrated configurations are available, addressing medium- and high-volume digital book production environments.
“We are very excited about this collaboration with Meccanotecnica; it is built around a very concrete goal: giving book publishers and printers finishing solutions they can rely on every day,” says Stefano De Marco, chief executive officer at Tecnau. “The integration between Tecnau’s roll-fed cutting systems and Universe Web is designed to deliver robustness, flexibility, and workflow stability in one of the most demanding production environments. In digital book manufacturing, reducing stoppages and ensuring smooth, predictable processes is what truly makes the difference, and this is exactly where this joint solution creates real value for the industry.”
Francesco Mussita, CEO of Meccanotecnica, adds: “This collaboration reinforces our commitment to supporting the evolution of digital book manufacturing. By integrating our Universe Web technology with Tecnau’s systems, we enable consistent, high‑end sewn book production that meets the growing demands of today’s publishing and educational markets.”
Tecnau Cutter c7 solution with Meccanotecnica Universe Web system
The mid-range configuration integrates the Tecnau’s Cutter c7 solution with Meccanotecnica Universe Web system with, offering a flexible and cost-effective solution for printers managing mixed production volumes.
Designed for ease of setup and operational robustness, the Cutter c7 provides accurate and consistent roll-to-sheet cutting across a wide range of formats and paper weights. The solution supports roll widths up to 23” (584 mm) and handles substrates commonly used in digital book production, including lightweight and challenging papers.
With reduced touchpoints and straightforward job changeovers, this configuration is well suited for short- to medium-run applications where reliability, quality, and controlled investment levels are key factors.
This is why solutions such as Tecnau’s Revolution 50 AutoSetup exist: to ensure that even the shortest, most personalized runs are finished with the same quality, speed, and reliability as long runs
Tecnau Revolution 50 with Meccanotecnica Universe Web Full Cycle
For higher production demands, Tecnau’s Revolution 50 solution can be combined with the Meccanotecnica Universe Web Full Cycle version, delivering an industrial-grade workflow designed for continuous operation.
The Revolution 50 platform is engineered for stable web transport, precise cutting, and consistent transport. Its mechanical robustness, simplified setup procedures, and controlled paper handling help maximize uptime while maintaining the quality required for sewn book production.
This configuration is particularly suitable for high-volume printers operating extended shifts, where process stability, repeatability, and efficiency are essential.
Supporting efficiency and production flexibility
Across both configurations, Tecnau solutions contribute to streamlined roll-to-book workflows by minimizing manual handling between printing, cutting, and sewing. The ability to process a broad range of substrates and formats allows printers to respond more effectively to varied book applications, from short digital runs to sustained industrial production.
By integrating roll-fed cutting to feed Universe Web, printers can reduce intermediate steps, improve workflow consistency, and maintain high finished-product quality.
A shared approach to digital book finishing
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment by Tecnau and Meccanotecnica to support the evolving needs of digital book manufacturing, offering practical, reliable solutions that can be adapted to different production strategies.
By combining complementary technologies, both companies enable printers and binders to build finishing lines that balance performance, flexibility, and long-term production stability, supporting the continued growth of digital book production across educational, commercial, and publishing markets.
