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Now available: eMotion 3.93 Open Beta – More depth, more precision
Now available: eMotion 3.93 Open Beta – More depth, more precision
We are pleased to announce the next stage of our visualization software: eMotion Version 3.93 is now available as an open beta. In this update, we have focused on further optimizing processes and refining the control of your book projects. Highlights at a glance: Ambient Occlusion: Experience a new dimension of image depth with even better shading at edges and in recesses. Extended user preferences: Now customize parameters such as book thickness and block spacing individually for each customer and product. Precise book display: With new controls for flaps, cover curvature, and improved page-turning animations, the virtual presentation is more lifelike than ever before. We are also working behind the scenes on massive performance optimizations and expanded material libraries (including for headbands and ribbon markers).
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Photo collage 2025 – ACHIEVED TOGETHER
Photo collage 2025 – ACHIEVED TOGETHER
Thank you very much for the great cooperation.
Here's to a good year in 2026!
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eMotion 3.92 Beta has been released!
eMotion 3.92 Beta has been released!
With eMotion Version 3.92 Beta, numerous new features are now available that further improve the design of book and packaging visualizations.
The new version expands the possibilities in the areas of book transformation, cover and book block design, shadow control (ambient occlusion), and the image editor. In addition, a new product for card packs and game boxes is now available with the packaging box.
A special focus is on:
- Variable book stacks and optimized book transformations (individual elements can be controlled)
- new finishes such as die cutting and hologram foil
- expanded options for book blocks, ribbon markers, and headbands
- optimized image cropping for a consistently centered book display
As this is a beta version, individual functions will be further expanded and refined in upcoming updates.
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Kieler Nachrichten provides insight into book production at the Leck site
Kieler Nachrichten provides insight into book production at the Leck site
< Leck, December 2025 > The Kieler Nachrichten newspaper visited our site in Leck and provides exciting insights into the world of book production in a detailed article. The article shows from an external perspective the importance that CPI Clausen & Bosse continues to have for the German and European book industry.
The editorial team describes us as one of Germany's largest book printers. Around 60 to 65 million books leave the site every year – proof of the high level of production expertise that our teams deliver every day. Particular emphasis is placed on the many years of experience of our employees and the reliability with which demanding printing and finishing orders are carried out.
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CPI expands color-cutting capacities with two new machines
CPI expands color-cutting capacities with two new machines
< Leck, April 2025 > The demand for finished books is growing - digital color cuts in particular are becoming increasingly popular with readers. To meet this trend, CPI Germany is once again expanding its capacities and putting two more machines into operation.
“The color cut is now a key factor in our production,” says Robert Höllein, Director Business Development at CPI Germany. “In particular, reprints of bestsellers that are needed quickly benefit from the increased capacity of this high-quality technology.”
The digital color cut opens up creative possibilities: From color gradients to intricate patterns and images, designs can be printed directly onto the book block - quickly, flexibly and in high quality. In harmony with the overall book design to increase sales.
Titles with a color cut increase visibility in retail and online and ensure sold-out editions - as with Rebecca Yarros' “Flammengeküsst” series: Even before the publication date in December 2023, the entire print run of around 200,000 copies was sold out (source: Börsenblatt, 10.11.2023).
CPI invests specifically in this success factor and supports publishers in implementing creative book ideas effectively, quickly and from a single source.
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CPI expands sheetfed printing in Moravia
CPI expands sheetfed printing in Moravia
More variety. Better quality. Faster delivery.
CPI has expanded its production capabilities and commissioned a KBA Rapida 106-8+L at the CPI Moravia site. In addition to four-color content, the offset press also makes it possible to print covers and dust jackets with special colors in a single pass. Inline varnishing enables products to be finished with matt-gloss and silk-matt varnishes.
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CPI and Zeitfracht expand PoD capacities at the Erfurt site
CPI and Zeitfracht expand PoD capacities at the Erfurt site
More variety. Better quality. Faster delivery.
< Erfurt, March 2025 > - Zeitfracht Medien and CPI are continuing to pursue their print-on-demand strategy. Thanks to a significant expansion of printing capacities and extensive technological investments at the Erfurt site, even more books can be obtained at any time and at short notice in the future.
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CPI finishing workshop at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2024
CPI finishing workshop at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2024
CPI has a finishing workshop at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2024. This will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 3:30 pm on Stage 4.0 in Hall 4.0.
Entitled “Specialty Sold”, the workshop offers exciting insights into the world of book finishing. Techniques such as color cutting, embossing, glitter or perfume give books a special aesthetic touch and make them real eye-catchers.
In addition to aesthetic enhancement, it shows how finishing can also be made visible online in order to increase the attractiveness of books online. Both the technical background and practical examples will be presented.
Anyone attending Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024 is cordially invited to attend the workshop and find out about the latest trends in book finishing.
Colorful all around at CPI
Colorful all around at CPI
CPI is right in the middle of the current book trend: books with colorful and patterned cut surfaces that are very popular on social media platforms such as TikTok.
We owe the increasing demand for these unique designs primarily to the BookTok community. Bookbinder Masumeh Omidi and her colleagues at Buchservice Vogler work tirelessly to deliver the desired quality and aesthetics. Thanks to the latest digital technology, we can decorate the book pages with a variety of motifs and thus meet the high expectations of our customers. This shows once again how innovative and adaptable we are at CPI, together with Buchservice Vogler. You can find the complete article here.
Changes due to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
Changes due to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
We would like to inform you about an important legal change that will have a significant impact on trade within the European Union: the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Union: the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This new regulation comes into force to minimize the consumption of products associated with deforestation or forest degradation.
What does the EUDR mean for you?
From December 30, 2024, the EUDR will apply to all products entering or leaving the EU market.
The aim is to ensure that products traded on European markets do not contribute to global deforestation.
For more information on the EUDR and how it could affect your interactions with our company, download our document.
Our commitment As your trusted partner, we are committed to guiding you through these changes and ensuring that our business relationships comply with the new legal requirements.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation in the implementation of this important regulation. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or require further assistance.
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