Cassie Balentine

Beloved Brand Goes Digital

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Consumers across the U.S. were treated to the benefits of digital printing this past Summer as The Coca-Cola Company rolled out soda bottles garnishing popular names as part of its Share a Coke campaign.

Speed & Simplicity for Static Runs

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By Lisa Guerriero

Depending on the application, varying print technologies offer the user choice. Digital duplicators provide an alternative to low-volume, static environment needs, offering a cost-effective solution ideal for runs of approximately 1,000 to 3,000.

The technology is unique in that it uses a digitally imaged master template. The image is then transferred as printed pages using a cylinder and perforations in the master page.

Duplicators are often associated with single-device printing environments, such as schools, churches, and nonprofits. Print providers also rely on duplicators to complement traditional and digital equipment. In either case, users value the efficiency and simplicity of duplicators for static runs. The liquid ink of a duplicator does not require heat to dry, meaning they are affordable to run, require minimal energy to operate, and are less prone to many kinds of service problems.

The following digital duplicator users provide examples of the technology at work, operating as a sole device or complementing larger equipment portfolios.

Contributing to Commercial
Over 125 years ago, the Monroe Journal began providing local news to people in and around Monroeville, AL. For nearly as long, a commercial print shop has operated alongside the newspaper.

The family-owned business prints its newspaper in addition to other local papers, and also provides an array of other printing services. These include programs, business cards, medical documents, and log sheets. “We’re probably the biggest print shop between Mobile and Montgomery, AL,” says Barbara Qualls, print shop manager, the Monroe Journal Print Shop, citing their typical territory as cities and towns within a 100-mile radius.

Only five or six years ago, the Monroe Journal Print Shop was almost entirely analog. They began investing in technology, and Qualls says its capabilities have improved dramatically since then, despite having fewer people working in the shop. “We’re just tickled to death we went digital,” enthuses Qualls.

One of its main printing devices is the SD700 digital duplicator from Standard Finishing Systems, which Standard recently updated as the SD710. The shop obtained the device about two years ago. It also operates a Xerox 700 color printer. For finishing, they use a Formax business card slicer and a Graphic Whizard 8000.

The SD700 is Qualls’ go-to choice for NCR paper and envelopes, as well as many forms, invoices, and statements. Since it prints without heat, she finds production much smoother than with other equipment used in the past. NCRs used to be a nightmare to print, but now even the perforated part of the NCR sheet goes right through the device. “So the duplicator is perfect,” she explains. “It’s a jewel.”

The duplicator is used daily. Run sizes are typically 2,500 for envelopes or 3,000 for NCR sheets.

The shop requested details about a service agreement when it purchased the Standard SD700. The company told them it wasn’t necessary, “and sure enough, we didn’t need one,” observes Qualls. Even paper jams are rare. “It’s maintenance free,” she adds.

Another benefit is that the duplicator runs while Qualls is working on other things, which is an important feature for a small operation like the Monroe Journal Print Shop. Aside from loading the device, the duplicator doesn’t require her full attention.

When the time comes, Qualls intends to stick with duplicators and upgrade to another device. “The biggest thing is the ease of it,” she explains.

Practical for Production
Specialized Office Systems, Inc. (SOS) provides printing services, promotional products, custom apparel, office supplies, and furniture. Established in 1985, SOS is a family-run business with 35 full-time employees. Headquartered in AZ, the company has additional sales forces in Las Vegas, NV and Orange County, CA and serves customers around the U.S. The shop is run by Nathan Goldberg, president and Bruce Goldberg, founder/CEO, SOS.

For printing services, SOS offers checks, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, and forms. The company uses a Duplo DP-U950 digital duplicator as part of a contingent of equipment that includes B&W and color photocopiers as well as small format single- and multi-color offset presses. The average run size on the DP-U950 is about 1,200. Nathan Goldberg estimates that the device creates about 20,000 impressions per day.

SOS invested in its first duplicator printing device about 14 years ago. “We think that the digital duplicator fits a small portion of our production very well and as a result we do plan to continue using duplicators for as long as we continue to find equipment that works well for us,” says Goldberg.

The Duplo DP-U950 helps SOS meet its static production needs. One common application is notepads, which are sold for office supplies. “We run a ton of sheets that end up being 8.5×5.5- or 5.5×4.25-inch pads on the machine. It’s great for down-and-dirty production because the total cost to operate the machine is very low,” observes Goldberg. They also use the duplicator for printing on NCR paper.

Goldberg likes that the duplicator operates efficiently and at modest cost. “We like duplicators because they are inexpensive to operate—a worker can operate the duplicator while they are doing bindery or other tasks—with a low cost per page for ink and masters,” he explains. At the same time, he says the DP-U950 features 600×600 dpi resolution, which is a quality threshold that is sellable.

The device is also useful when a client wants a pre-printed sheet that will later run through a laser print or a copier. The duplicator uses liquid ink instead of dry toner that’s heat fused to the page. “When you run a copy machine printed sheet through another copier or a laser printer, the toner can flake off in the customer’s printer and that’s no good. While the ink printed on a duplicator takes some time to dry, it doesn’t flake off under the heat of a copier or laser printer,” points out Goldberg.

Prints Ahoy
RISO duplicators are world travelers, thanks to Norwegian Cruise Line’s vessels. Established in 1966 and based out of FL, Norwegian is a publicly-traded company with 13 ships that travel all over the world.

Norwegian’s website describes the fleet as the youngest of any major North American cruise line. Until about five years ago, however, their printing technology wasn’t quite as contemporary as the ships. “Before that we were always using offset machines. And we knew there was more modern technology out there,” explains Tim Carr, director, hotel operations, Norwegian Cruise Line.

The company’s purchasing department began to explore the option of duplicators, which led them to RISO. Today, there is at least one duplicator on every ship, and two on the larger vessels. Each ship has a printer on staff and a printing room, where duplicators play a key role. They also have finishing equipment for binding, collating, and cutting, and often, an inkjet device, such as RISO’s ComColor solution.

“We’re like a standalone print shop,” points out Carr.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s printers use duplicators daily for activity itineraries. Additional jobs such as information memos on ports, menu revisions, personnel memos, security notices, and staff training manuals, are completed on the duplicators. Carr explains that some of the demands of these jobs are why Norwegian started a shift to color devices.

The company started out with single-color machines, such as the RP3700, and is gradually replacing them with two-color models such as the MZ1090. The older devices are still functional, says Carr, but Norwegian is phasing them out as they explore capabilities for printing in full color. The average print run varies depending on the size of the ship, usually 2,000 for the larger vessels and 1,000 on the smaller ones. Each of the larger ships now has two of the color duplicators on board.

Given Norwegian’s varied destinations—including options for Europe and the Caribbean—they needed a vendor with a worldwide presence. RISO offers this. “We can get service in locations all over the world,” notes Carr. However, service problems are rare. He says Norwegian values RISO duplicators because they are easy to use, low maintenance, and perform consistently. There are no service technicians at sea, and some cruises continue for weeks, so shipboard printing devices must be reliable.
Another plus is that duplicators require less electricity than other kinds of printers, since heat isn’t involved. “Our company is very energy conscious,” adds Carr.

A Workhorse for Printing
Duplicators present a unique option for printing. Suited to shorter, static runs, they perform consistently with little upkeep needed. This makes them ideal for serving as a printer’s sole device, but also as a reliable addition to a suite of production equipment. As color and dpi improve, the technology has even more to offer to print professionals. dps

2015 Innovation of the Year Awards

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By DPS Staff

This Winter, DPS magazine conducted its second Innovation of the Year Awards. Each year, we ask subscribers and vendor partners to nominate companies creating innovative solutions in digital printing, packaging, and publishing. This year’s contest collected 19 entries and more than 1,000 votes.

Here we feature first, second, and third place winners, as well as one honorable mention.

Digital Color Concepts and OTTO NY – 1st Place
Working together, Digital Color Concepts (DCC) and OTTO NY created an international promotional project series titled dVice 4, From Sustenance to Sensation. According to Christine Grant, VP of business development and marketing, DCC, dVice is a culmination of two worlds—photography and design. Dv4 was created to explore the culture of the people of NYC.

The project consists of many elements that were digitally printed using a variety of printing and finishing equipment including a Hewlett-Packard (HP) Indigo 5500, an HP Indigo 10000, a Durst Rho wide format printer, and a Zünd flatbed cutter. Many of the piece’s components were printed on International Paper’s Accent Opaque media in varying weights.
From Sustenance to Sensation includes an outer wrapping, cover, menu/credit page, townhouse cards and sleeves, placemats, and brochures.

DCC is a fully integrated graphics company, specializing in color retouching and print, including grand format.

Agfa Graphics – 2nd Place
Agfa Graphics created and produced graphics for its SGIA 2014 trade show booth. The graphics made up a “Surf N’ Crab” Application Zone that was designed to simulate a crab shack restaurant and surf shop.
The booth’s Application Zone featured vibrant graphics to replicate a tropical environment. The project was produced in house by the company using its printing systems, consumables, and substrates, including various textiles, rigid, backlit, and adhesive-backed media.

Printing systems used included the Agfa Jeti Titan HS, Anapurna M2540FB, and Anapurna M3200i. Duratex media and Asanti workflow solutions were also utilized to help create the final product.

The Standard Group – 3rd Place
The Standard Group produced a self-promotional Countdown2Holidays campaign, which featured multi-touches and multiple channels.

The main component of the campaign included a variable direct mailer featuring a gingerbread advent calendar. As part of the promotion, the company provided tracking of customer engagement with personalized website addresses, personalized quick response codes, emails, and landing pages.

CCG – Honorable Mention
CCG produces personalized sunglass cases for Maui Jim, an American-based manufacturing company.
The company contacted CCG about creating a unique gift for its clients and came up with the idea of personalized eyeglass cases, which would also act as a marketing tool. CCG’s production team worked with numerous suppliers and CCG’s Internal I.T. Development Group to define the technology and processes to create personalized imprinting on irregular shaped, leather cases.

Fueling Innovation
These projects represent just a small example of the potential possible with the latest digital printing technologies.
This marks the second Innovation of the Year Awards contest for DPS magazine. Be sure to visit our newly redesigned website and follow us on Twitter @dps_magazine for information on surveys and contests.

In-depth profiles of the winners coming soon! dps

DscoopX Highlights

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By DPS Staff

The Digital Solutions Cooperative (Dscoop) celebrates its tenth annual conference. Dscoop is a cooperative of Hewlett-Packard (HP) Graphic Arts users, and its annual conference gathers members to build partnerships, alliances, and relationships that impact their businesses.

This year’s conference, dubbed DscoopX, kicks off March 5 and runs through March 7, 2015 in Washington D.C.

According to the organization, the 2015 event features speaker Jim Stengel, former global marketing officer, Proctor Gamble, and author. Stengel leads the discussion Leading a Growth Culture, showcasing what he has learned about the power of activating an inspiring ideal within companies through cases and stories from his personal experience and those of his clients.

DscoopX features new opportunities for attendees to discover solutions to their toughest business challenges and cultivate deep, lasting relationships with fellow digital print innovators. Building off of last year’s success, this year’s educational tracks include Business Management, Sales and Marketing, Operations, and Technical.

Partner Presentations
DscoopX’s primary sponsor, HP, offers a range of technologies for its users. Immediately preceding DscoopX, HP Inkjet Web Press users gather in Washington, D.C. for the inaugural Jetcomm conference. Formed in a collaborative effort between HP, leading printers, and Dscoop, HP says Jetcomm offers a dynamic learning and networking opportunity for HP production inkjet customers worldwide.

At DscoopX, the company showcases its portfolio of graphics solutions, including HP Indigo, Latex, and Designjet solutions. In its largest technology display since drupa 2012, HP demonstrates the HP Indigo 5600, 7800, and 10000 Digital Presses for general commercial printing applications as well as the HP Indigo WS6800, 20000, and 30000 Digital Presses for labels and packaging applications. Also highlighted by HP, the HP Latex 3000 and 360 Printers, which deliver a range of high-quality indoor and outdoor applications, including wallcoverings and canvases, point of purchase (POP) signage, and vehicle graphics. The featured HP Designjet Z6200 and Z3200 photo printers produce gallery-quality prints with power and precision.

HP also highlights press-driven application possibilities, showcasing innovative customer projects, and offers technology demonstrations led by HP customers, partner booth tours, and a workflow and end-to-end solutions smart bar. INFO#400

Additional DscoopX partners also display the latest technologies in the Solutions Showcase and offer breakout education sessions through the event. Below are several highlights.

Avanti demonstrates Avanti Slingshot in the Solutions Showcase. Avanti Slingshot’s Advanced JDF Framework workflow module provides a platform to easily integrate the industry’s leading workflow offerings into print management information systems environments. This preserves both data integrity and ensures cross-system communication, vital to realizing the benefits of computer-integrated manufacturing. INFO#401

Avery Products Corp. makes its debut as a Dscoop conference exhibitor, where it plans to launch 20 SKUs, including a line of pressure-sensitive, 12×18-inch products specifically top-coated for HP Indigo digital presses. For more than 30 years, Avery Products has been the global brand leader in labels for desktop printing due to unique converting, material, adhesive, and software integration capabilities. Avery developed a number of patented technologies, materials, and products—all driven by extensive consumer research. The company’s new p/s digital media line brings these same differentiating features to the commercial printing market. INFO#402

B&R Moll Inc. demonstrates its new integrated Delta 7 In-Line Rotary Die-Cutter & Folder/Gluer System at Solutions Showcase booth 321. It demonstrates die cutting, stripping, folding, and gluing a two-up process with a straight line carton on one side and a pillow pack on the other. The Delta 7 System is designed to handle short- and long-run jobs whether printed on an HP Indigo 10000/30000 or other commercial press. The Delta 7 and folding/gluing sections can run separately as needed. The Delta 7 is also able to kiss-cut labels/stickers and die cut presentation folders, cartons, and keycard holders. The company also showcases one of its offline Vantage 720 In-Line Systems, demonstrating its ability to produce simple and complex carton folding with an easy changeover. INFO#403

CHILI Publish showcases its CHILI Publisher online document editing solution used among professionals in Web to print, ecommerce, and other application environments. CHILI Publisher delivers power and versatility in an online editor that integrates rapidly and transparently—via a flexible API—with a range of workflows and production platforms. CHILI Publisher’s extensive feature set was previously only available in dedicated, computer- or server-resident publishing applications. Equipped with unique tools such as folding previews and 3D visualization, CHILI Publisher allows brand owners, agencies, franchises, and printers to visualize projects from every angle and collaborate as needed, via any Internet connection, for project creation and review. INFO#404

Convertible Solutions displays new members to its MultiLoft family of products, which includes magnets, clings, soft touch, and e-photo in Solutions Showcase booth 612. INFO#405

Duplo USA exhibits in Solutions Showcase booth 609, featuring the latest in digital print finishing. The DC-646 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser demonstrates its ability to create unique full-bleed applications with more efficiency and flexibility. The new 150Cr System, which integrates the DC-445 Creaser with the DBM-150 Bookletmaker to create shorter run, full-bleed booklets on demand, is also shown along with the 350 Digital Booklet System and folder solutions. INFO#406

Esko exhibits digital finishing and Esko automated workflows for sign and display—Esko i-cut Suite, and commercial print and packaging—Esko Suite 14. The company demonstrates the integration between an HP digital front end and a core Esko automated workflow. To finish printed work from HP printers, Esko displays a Kongsberg XP24 digital finishing table, helping turn short-run point of purchase display work into profitable, value-added jobs, allowing sign and display shops to offer customers on-demand production with just-in-time delivery. INFO#407

FLEXcon’s DigiPRO topcoated films are designed to offer excellent ink receptivity and sharp vibrant image quality for HP Indigo printing. Stop by Solutions Showcase booth 604 to place an order for ready-to-ship roll- and sheet-form products in its store, and receive 25 percent off of your first order. The offer is good only for non-FLEXcon customers. INFO#408

GMG specializes in high-end color management software for graphic arts applications. GMG ColorServer with SmartProfiler supports simple, precise color matching between multiple printers, papers, and color standards. Users can quickly, easily, and precisely match different HP Indigo presses, other digital presses, large format, and conventional print—whether the color goal is GRACoL, SWOP, or an in-house color standard. Based in the cloud, GMG CoZone is a modular production environment that brings together everything required for accurate online media production—content and color approval processes, file conversion, multimedia support, and GMG hard proofs. INFO#409

GPA features its growing line of papers, synthetics, and pressure-sensitive media for HP Indigo 10000 presses, showcasing new ways to use traditional and non-traditional digital substrates for profitable applications on HP Indigo and toner digital presses, and spotlighting its wide format offering. During GPA’s Partner Presentation session on March 5, presenter Brad Karsh shares how individuals work together to create a culture where everyone operates with purpose and tenacity. INFO#410

Harris & Bruno (H&B) showcases its series of ExcelCoat Inline/Offline Coaters for UV and aqueous that combine all of the company’s expertise. H&B is known for providing coating expertise to the printing industry. Decades of innovation in chamber/anilox technology, pumping equipment, automated wash-up systems, and laying down superior UV and water-based coatings make them a preferred supplier for many OEMs. The H&B ExcelCoat is featured inline with a HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press at the DscoopX. INFO#411

Iggesund features its flagship paperboard, Invercote, at DscoopX and enlightens visitors as to why brand owners and the folding carton industry will embrace variable data and digital printing. INFO#412

Imaging Solutions AG (ISAG) presents its new miniFrame system for small canvas production in a world premiere in Solutions Showcase booth #416. The system is a fully automated stretching and framing machine. It features a production time of incredible 25 seconds per frame. INFO#433

International Paper (IP) launches a new digital paper swatchbook, which will feature IP’s five paper brands—Accent, Carolina, Hammermill, Springhill, and Williamsburg—that offer over 200 digital paper items stocked by IP. The company also offers a one-hour session that discusses effective direct mail campaigns and shares statistics on where direct mail is effective in the market, as well as few design and print techniques to help ensure direct mail pieces are impactful. Shawn Lawson, brand manager, and Rick Williams, printing papers digital expert, IP, present the session. Attendees are provided with a quick reference guide to take home with them after the session. INFO#413

JUST Normlicht Inc. demonstrates its LED colorControl viewing booth that uses advanced, patented LED technology to simulate virtually any light source, making it ideal for viewing printed packaging in a variety of light sources for metameric failures. It also shows its soft proof viewing booths and PANTONE Color Viewing Lights. INFO#414

Together with HP Indigo, KAMA presents a complete end-to-end workflow for folding carton production. The company showcases the DC 76 Foil ASB finishing die cutter and reveals the prototype of FlexFold 52 folder/gluer. Due to its automated setup, this cutting-edge folder/gluer provides fast job changes. KAMA has a patent pending on the solution. INFO#415

Karlville Development LLC showcases its K1 model and highlights information on its latest K2 Model. The solutions are designed to convert digitally printed shrink sleeves. The K2 boasts hundreds of machine installs. The newest development is the automatic solvent needle position system, which limits operator intervention by automating the dispensing of the adhesive to the film edge. This is critical during roll changes and slitter stops. INFO#416

Label Traxx is located in the Labels & Packaging area of the DscoopX Solutions Showcase, demonstrating the latest release—version 7.1. Version 7.1 extends support of the digital environment with enhanced estimating for the HP Indigo 20000, frame lead in/lead management to assist in more efficient finishing, and links to AVT Helios inspection systems. INFO#417

LexJet invites DscoopX attendees to play Plinko at the LexJet booth for a chance to win. Prizes include five percent off your next order, ten percent off your next order, free shipping on any primer or LexJet-branded product, or free indicator solution. Tom Hauenstein, technical representative, LexJet, also hosts a breakout session entitled Priming 101: A Do-it-Yourself Guide to Priming Your Own Substrates. INFO#418

Magnum Magnetics hosts a breakout session on insourcing, which discusses the benefits of keeping more projects and profits in house. It reviews tips and tricks to help printers keep specialty jobs they would traditionally outsource in house. The company reviews metrics that help make the financial case for insourcing specialty jobs. They will also discuss the roadblocks that often prompt printers to outsource a specialty job, and how to overcome some of them. Finally, the session suggests improvements and investments users can make to compete on bids for specialty jobs, and ensure that they are equipped to handle them smoothly when they come in. INFO#419

Michelman exhibits in DscoopX’s Solutions Showcase, booth 615. It highlights its DigiPrime water-based primer for use on all HP Indigo presses, including the two new HP-recommended DigiPrime primers formulated for the HP Indigo 20000 and 30000 digital presses. Jan Denies, strategic industry manager, digital printing, Michelman, presents on topics specific to label and packaging applications on HP Indigo with an overview of what applications can be successfully covered today. INFO#420

Mohawk, solutions showcase booth 709, introduces new Mohawk Embedded Premium Polyester Cards optimized for HP Indigo printing. The new embedded cards feature a stronger construction and that are tear proof for long lasting durability. Applications include membership, loyalty, and ID cards for use in education, retail, financial, insurance, medical, and other industries. INFO#421

Muller Martini demonstrates the innovative Mitabook, which delivers reliable, economical, and fully automatic production of ultra-short run digitally printed hardcover books including photobooks, juvenile books, and yearbooks. This technology is designed to fill the gap between manual binding equipment and more sophisticated high-volume machines. The Mitabook has more than 50 installations, including several at Cewe Ltd., Europe’s premier producer of photobooks. INFO#422

PressWise by SmartSoft demonstrates the latest tools and enhancements for its all-in-one W2P/management information/workflow automation system. These include enhancements to PressWise’s Job Scheduling functionality and the addition of new customized reporting tools, to allow staff and management across a print shop to gather insight important to their roles and responsibilities. PressWise by SmartSoft is in Solutions Showcase booth 530. INFO#423

PriscoDigital conducts live demonstrations showing its range of products that are used to produce high-speed production equipment and optimized software from HP Scitex, Caldera, and Esko. PriscoDigital’s booth features the HP Scitex FB700, Caldera GrandRIP+ with files prepared utilizing Esko i-Cut software. Digital finishing of printed products from the FB700 are done at the adjoining Esko booth utilizing the Kongsberg V24. PriscoDigital also demonstrates a complete roll-to-roll workflow featuring an HP Latex 360 and Graphtec FC8600 digital cutter. Visitors purchasing systems at the show can qualify to receive a special purchase bonus. INFO#424

Rollem describes how profitable markets exist in labels, mail, and packaging for die-cut and kiss-cut products. In its DsccopX session, the company discusses the profit potential and benefits of flexo-magnetic die cutting. Learn how to die-cut, kiss-cut, and cut-score high-value products in an infinite number of shapes, sizes, and substrates. The program references live, successful case studies including, retail shelf talkers, school portraits, beverage labels, and personalized candy boxes. INFO#425

Daniel Dejan of Sappi North America, unveils a selling tool for printers in a breakout session. This new tool, Surface, demonstrates to clients how to use creative digital print techniques to elevate and inspire brand loyalty. Dejan explains, and shows how personalization makes communication more relevant to the audience, and ultimately, helps printers demonstrate to buyers that digital print is on par with offset. For those who miss the presentation, Surface is available in the Solutions Showcase booth 731 along with swatches for all digital substrates from Sappi. INFO#426

Spiel Associates showcases The Sterling Digibinder Plus perfect binder. Like the table top Digibinder, the machine is self-adjusting and binds up to 360 books per hour (bph), up to 2.25 inches thick. Also on hand is the new Sterling Coilmaster Jr. TS, an automatic table top plastic coil binder, capable of binding up to 600 bph. The Sterling Digipunch is the first computer-controlled, automatic punch. Its touch screen allows for automatic set up and changeovers. The machine punches up to 72,000 sheets per hour. INFO#427

Standard Finishing Systems partners with HP to demonstrate several Standard Finishing Systems. As a result, Standard finishing solutions will be represented in both the HP and Standard booths. In the HP booth, the company presents the Standard Horizon SmartStacker inline with the HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press as well as the Standard Horizon BQ-280 PUR Perfect Binder. In its booth, the company demonstrates the new Standard Horizon RD-4055 Rotary Die-Cutter and CRF-362 Creaser/Folder and the Standard Horizon HT-30C Single-knife Three-side Trimmer. INFO#428

Sun Chemical showcases its range of digital products, including HP-compatible coatings as well as primers and overprint varnishes. Sun Chemical collaborates with HP to develop innovative products for the digital marketplace and looks forward to showcasing its offerings at DscoopX. INFO#429

Tecnau exhibits the PageReady OL offline page finishing solution for HP Indigo sheet-fed digital presses in the Solutions Showcase booth 939. In addition, Tecnau and its customer Lifetouch present Best Practices: Customer Approaches to Digital Print Finishing in the Photo Market in a DscoopX educational session. INFO#430

Therm-O-Type demonstrates its NSF Excel foil stamping/embossing/die cutting press, Zip-TS2L programmable finishing machine, and RAS-mc+ right angle slitter with auto-adjust slitting and inline scoring in the Solutions Showcase booth 423. Additional product finishing and enhancement equipment are also displayed. INFO#431

Visit the Solutions Showcase booth 801 to see Zünd Total Automation in action. A Zünd S3 M-800 digital cutting system is equipped with automatic sheet feeder and robotic off-load, processing multiple stacks of sheets in random job sequences—non-stop and without operator intervention. This productive digital finishing workflow is powered by Zünd Cut Center and its latest high-productivity feature, automatic quick response code capture. INFO#432

Technology in Action
DscoopX provides an opportunity for HP Indigo, inkjet, and wide format solutions to showcase the latest advancements from HP and its vast range of partners. Stay tuned to dpsmagazine.com as we bring you the latest news from the event. dps

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