Standard Feeding and Finishing Propels Partnerships

“V” for Variable Books-on-Demand
Standard will also show a significant enhancement to the Horizon BQ-470 perfect binder, already established as the leader in four-clamp POD book production based on its automation, reliability, book quality, and flexibility to switch between EVA and PUR adhesives. The new Standard Horizon BQ-470V—for variable—is designed to fit true book-of-one production environments while still offering the highest productivity for longer runs. Each book block is measured for thickness using the BQ-470 digital caliper, and the data is transferred to the binder automatically. Set-up for the next available clamp begins almost immediately, while the prior book is in production, causing minimal idle time between variable books and a dramatic increase in production rates. This capability will be field retrofittable, so existing BQ-470 customers can also add this functionality.