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Experience an original Linotype typesetting machine from the 1920s in action. Presented by printing engineer Guy Flüeli.
A milestone in the history of printing: the Linotype is considered the machine that industrialised book printing. Developed at the end of the 19th century, it made it possible for the first time to cast whole lines of type ("line o' type") directly in lead, instead of setting each letter individually.
This revolutionised typesetting and made newspapers, books and magazines possible on a large scale.
Swiss printing engineer Guy Flüeli (esig+) has carefully restored the historic Linotype from the 1920s and regularly brings it to life at the Enter Technikwelt. In the approximately one-hour demonstration you will experience up close how lines of type are formed from molten lead, and learn fascinating details about the development of printing technology, from Gutenberg to the Linotype era.
No registration needed. Participation is included with the admission ticket.