About Braillo
In January 1980, Braillo achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the field of braille embossing by introducing the world’s first double-sided (interpoint) braille embosser, the Braillo 270, in collaboration with SINTEF, a prominent Trondheim-based research institute.
The inaugural Braillo 270 found its home at the Tambartun School for the Blind in 1980, where it remains operational to this very day. Following this success, Braillo continued to innovate, launching the Braillo 200, a more compact interpoint braille embosser, in 1986. It quickly earned a reputation as one of the most dependable braille embossers ever created.
While our customers were consistently satisfied with the quality, reliability and speed of our embossers, Braillo was driven to develop an even faster embosser capable of serving large braille production facilities. This led to the evolution of the Braillo 270 into the Braillo 400 S, featuring enhanced electronics and mechanics. The increased speed of the Braillo 400 S necessitated the development of additional paper handling options.
The Braillo 400 SR was introduced, incorporating a paper roll feeder, along with a built-in cutter and stacker. Shortly thereafter, the Braillo 440 SW made its debut, allowing for a format of four pages per sheet (newspaper/book format), streamlining the production of braille books—a pioneering achievement for Braillo. Finally, the Braillo 440 SF emerged as the world’s only fully automated braille book production system, revolutionizing braille production by enabling “on-demand” braille publishing.
In 2016, American Thermoform Corporation acquired Braillo and embarked on a mission to modernize the entire product line with new features to address the needs of today’s braille publishers. During this period of growth, Braillo made substantial improvements to its range of braille embossers, including mechanical and electrical enhancements that increased speeds by an additional 50 percent, while still maintaining the quality and reliability that our customers have come to expect. As of now, our embosser lineup includes the Braillo 300 S2, Braillo 450 S2, Braillo 600 S2, Braillo 600 SR2, Braillo 650 SW2, and Braillo 650 SF2, offering diverse options to cater to various braille production needs.
Since its inception in 1980, Braillo has been a steadfast supporter of braille literacy and has provided comprehensive solutions to facilitate the development of braille production facilities worldwide. We regularly host braille production workshops where regional organizations collaborate to produce high-quality braille more efficiently. Additionally, we offer comprehensive training, ranging from basic operation and service courses, to complete braille production center management.
While our primary focus remains on producing high-quality braille embossers, we also prioritize tactile graphics. To this end, we provide tactile graphics equipment from American Thermoform Corporation and Zychem, as well as premium braille paper and braille labels, ensuring that we offer a holistic approach to accessibility.
For decades, Braillo has held the dominant position in the braille embosser market, setting unparalleled standards in embosser construction and braille quality. Our mission is straightforward: to provide the highest quality production braille embossers and supplies in the market, thereby ensuring that visually impaired individuals have access to exceptional braille materials. All of this is accompanied by our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service and support. When you choose Braillo, you not only acquire a braille embosser but also become part of our dedicated team, working together to advance braille accessibility.
