The Invention And Development Of Printing Machine

The invention and development of Printing Machine has gone through several important stages, each stage has its own specific innovations and breakthroughs.

nventions with far-reaching influence (from ancient times to the 19th century)

1. Ancient printing technology:

In ancient times, people used wood carving, lithography and other methods for printing.

2. Engraving and printing:

In the mid-15th century, Johannes Gutenberg invented movable type printing, using movable type molds for printing.

3. Lithography:

In 1796, Alois Bruchy invented lithography, which prints on smooth galvanized iron plates.

Printing machinery in the era of industrialization (19th century)

Introduction of steam power: In the early 19th century, steam power was applied to printing machinery, which greatly improved production efficiency.

The rise of the rotary printing press: Starting in the mid-19th century, the rotary printing press gradually replaced the flatbed printing press, allowing faster and continuous printing.

The rise of electronic printing technology (20th century)

Reduction technology: At the beginning of the 20th century, the emergence of reduction technology made the production of printed matter faster and more economical, especially suitable for large-scale printed matter such as newspapers.

Digital printing technology: Since the 1980s, the introduction of digital printing technology has completely changed the printing process, printing printed matter directly through electronic files, providing more efficient and personalized printing solutions.

Development of automation and intelligence (21st century)

Application of automation equipment: In the 21st century, printing machinery began to achieve a higher degree of automation, including the application of automatic plate changing systems, sensors that automatically adjust parameters, and other equipment, which improved production efficiency and quality.

Intelligent printing machinery: Intelligent printing machinery has functions such as remote monitoring and fault diagnosis, which improves the stability and reliability of the equipment.

 Summary:

Printing press machinery has evolved from ancient manual technology to steam power and rotary printing presses in the industrialization era, and then to the rise of electronic printing technology and the development of automation and intelligence. These advancements drive the progress of the printing industry, offering faster, more efficient, and personalized printing solutions.