Connex: The Key to Efficient Production

In both the two softcover production lines and the all-in-one solution for digital saddle stitching, which Müller Martini, Hunkeler and Heidelberg will demonstrate live at the Hunkeler Innovationdays from February 24 to 27 in Lucerne, our Connex system ensures smooth workflows and a significant reduction in manual interventions.
 
The end-to-end solution from the roll with an HP Advantage 2200, a Hunkeler Starbook Plowfolder, a Vareo PRO perfect binder, a drying path, an InfiniTrim trimming robot and a sorting line features Connex ImpoWhiz. The workflow module is also used in the digital saddle stitching line consisting of a Hunkeler UW8 unwinder, a Hunkeler CS8 sheeter, a Heidelberg buckle-plate folding unit, a Prinova Digital saddle stitcher and a Perfetto PRO compensating stacker. With our fully automated pre-press solution, we impose the variable contents and a variety of covers. That means: With barcodes applied for finishing, Connex ImpoWhiz composes and arranges the pages so that each book block is bound in the correct order and fed the right cover.
 
The printing press never “goes hungry”
One main benefit of Connex ImpoWhiz is its extremely fast imposition. Our innovative workflow module makes sure that the printing press never “goes hungry.” In addition, we correct the creeping to prevent the print image from shifting. The position of the print image is corrected, ensuring that the page numbers are always in the same position when browsing the brochure, for one. The print image is not shifted relative to the book edge, a risk faced in thicker brochures especially without print image correction, which can negatively impact the overall appearance and readability of the printed product.
 
At the live demos at our booth, you will see how Connex ImpoWhiz – which we can also use for imposition with Hunkeler systems, by the way – can be adapted to your specific requirements and how optical features offer your machine operators crucial support during imposition. This makes Connex the key to efficient production.
 
Connex LineControl PRO eliminates sources of error
The digital saddle stitcher solution, the third production line being presented live in Lucerne, features Connex LineControl PRO. Our intelligent job folder management tool is capable of communicating with the PRISMAproduction workflow system from Canon, which will be printing the rolls at its HID booth. It automatically forwards the production data to the production systems for printing and finishing, and is responsible not only for imposition but also for managing orders. It creates the order tickets and a printable PDF. Data is managed centrally, minimizing sources of error.
 
Thanks to Connex Info Cloud, where all data is available online, you can follow our show live on the screen. If you have installed this three-module, customizable and cloud-based data analysis tool that boosts planning security thanks to error detection and increases productivity through optimizations at your company, you can access your production and machine data from anywhere, whether on a computer, tablet or cell phone.
 
Time to meet again in Lucerne
At the last drupa, it was my great pleasure to present our shows and the major benefits of Connex. I received many positive reactions from visitors to the booth. That's why I'm already looking forward to demonstrating live the advantages of our workflow system and the leading role Müller Martini plays when it comes to digital transformation in the graphic design industry at the Hunkeler Innovationdays.
 
Yours,
Fabian Becker, Product Manager Connex and MPOWER, Müller Martini
 
Visit the Müller Martini website and check out this blog article on the different Connex modules as well as a second blog article on Connex Info Cloud.