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Experience an original Linotype typesetting machine from the 1920s in action. Presented by printing engineer Guy Flüeli.
A milestone in printing history: The Linotype is considered the machine that industrialized book printing. Developed at the end of the 19th century, it was the first to allow entire lines of text ("Line o’ type") to be cast directly in lead, instead of setting each letter individually.
With this, the Linotype revolutionized typesetting and made newspapers, books, and magazines possible on a large scale.
Swiss printing engineer Guy Flüeli (esig+) has carefully restored the historical Linotype from the 1920s and regularly brings it to life at the Enter Technikwelt. In the approximately one-hour demonstration, you will experience firsthand how lines of text are created from liquid lead and learn fascinating facts about the development of printing technology, from Gutenberg to the Linotype era.
No registration required. Participation included in the admission ticket.