PIA Members Now Benefit from Free Soft Proofing STrial with Remote Director oft proofing offers many advantages, but how do you use them for color approval and to capture and consolidate multiple comments/ approvals in a digital environment? Members of Printing Industries of America, through their local affiliate organization, now have a no-cost way to capitalize on the benefits of color-accurate online proofing with Remote Director. This new member service from the Center for Technology and Research comes at a perfect time. Soft proofing systems have steadily gained popularity for the creation, sharing, and color and content approval of online proofs. If you don’t currently offer your clients this proofing option, this is your opportunity to try it. Take advantage of rapid turnaround time, fewer errors, and color-accurate digital proofs. This new service is available in partnership with Remote Director LLC, a leader in soft proofing software. Member companies that sign up for this offer get access to a project folder that they can use to add files, invite clients and staff, and use the robust capabilities of Remote Director, including the ability for the client’s staff to collaborate and mark up proofs online. You can also upgrade to add more projects. To learn more about Remote Director, download a step-by-step guide at www. printing.org/remotedirector. For questions contact Dr. Mark Bohan, Vice President, Technology and Research, Printing Industries of America, at mbohan@printing.org. Catch Dr. Bohan’s sessions at GRAPH EXPO 15: “Digital Press Integration: DOs & DON’Ts for Commercial Print Workflows,” today from 10:30 a.m. until noon (Roon S404bc), and “Smart” Package Printing: Value-Add BEYOND the Graphics,” tomorrow from 2:00 to 3:30 pm (Room S405b). Inspired Technology. Inspired ISolutions. Inspired Innovations. n business, performance is all about driving creativity, accelerating transformation, and winning profitable relationships. At GRAPH EXPO 15, Konica Minolta (Booth 1913) is showcasing solutions that power the graphics communication industry with some of the fastest, high-performance solutions, services, and technology available anywhere. Under the theme of “Inspired Innovation,” graphics communications professionals can transform the way their business does business. Witness some of the cutting-edge products throughout the Konica Minolta booth: In addition to industry-leading hardware, Konica Minolta also is offering options to manage print workflow and reduce costs. Specifically for GRAPH EXPO 15 attendees, Konica Minolta is previewing the powerful and compelling MGI JETVARNISH 3DS: digital embossing and new hot foil stamping option for stunning visual impact offering customers added value and creativity by transforming prints into irresistible, eye-catching communications tools with immediate appeal. Also showing is the bizhub PRESS C71cf digital label printer, a 4-color, digital, roll-to-roll label press aimed at the mid-sized printer or converter looking for a solution between the entry-level desktop label presses and full production digital solution, as well as the bizhub PRO C754e, an easy start in economic, high-quality color, light production printing. Konica Minolta also is featuring solutions that serve as a key differentiator with clients. Solutions focus on six areas that are of critical importance to the graphic communications industry. Customer Acquisition spotlights new and exciting Business Development Services and Datamining Services. Job Submission & MIS is showcasing PageDNA Web to Print, RSA WebCRD as well as cloud-based MIS solutions from Virtual Systems (Booth 1867) Midnight. Workflow Optimization starts with the performance of a LEAN assessment to reduce Non-Value Added steps. KM builds on this stable platform with workflow products such as KM Dispatcher Pro, KM Printgroove Queue, and others. Meanwhile, Composition and Prepress are focused on new offerings such as EngageIT VDP and FileAssist, along with MakeReady and Color Management products. New this year is a significant focus on Marketing Services. These are provided both as a platform with the firm’s newly updated EngageIT XMedia solution, and as a service with complete Marketing as a Service offerings, including creative development and analytics. Managed IT Services tie all of these platforms and services together, ensuring maximized network security and management. Konica Minolta also is showcasing the vast capabilities and benefits of 3D printing technology, taking output quality to the next level. In addition, it is taking part in Education Main Street — The Hiring Hub: Closing the Skills Gap (Booth 570), a re-creation of the championship challenge and supporting teamwork required by the printing industry to ensure a quality future workforce. Here, show visitors will get a firsthand look at this unique display and interact with representatives from companies who have discovered a key to reaching skilled potential hires. AMS’ AMS XP Series Performs LMUST SEE ’EMS Hat-Trick ED UV is both a must see and a must have. For a third consecutive year, Air Motion Systems, Inc. | AMS UV (Booth 460) is showcasing its XP Series LED UV solutions for sheetfed offset printers. At GRAPH EXPO 15, AMS is highlighting its entire family of LED solutions ranging from paper and board curing options, to synthetic and high-speed applications for any size press. The AMS XP Series was voted the winner of the MUST SEE ’EMS technologies in the Pressroom category for three consecutive years. With hundreds of LED UV installations worldwide, AMS leads the market in the ambitious drive towards low-energy UV LED energy curing systems in sheetfed offset lithography. The latest generation featured from AMS— the XP9—provides an all-new power generation to address the most difficult UV curing and drying applications in sheetfed offset, at press speeds up to 30,000 sheets per hour, on virtually any substrate material. LED UV eliminates waiting time; the need for spray powered, protective coatings; marking problems; and can increase press capacity by 30% to 40%. LED UV also allows printers to expand into new substrates and coating effects without the drawbacks of conventional UV lamps. The next generation of LED UV systems from AMS are constructed of 100% solid state UV Light Emitting Diodes, are RoHS compliant, and are preferred over other energy curing and IR/hot air-based technologies because they deliver the benefits of instant drying without heat, mercury, ozone and frequent lamp replacements. Additionally, they reduce energy consumption between 30% to 70%. The XP9 LED UV can be placed anywhere on the press—from interdeck to delivery. This allows job capabilities to expand across the entire spectrum of CMYK, Pantone, opaque whites and metallic inks on any substrate. AMS will host a free seminar about LED UV tomorrow from 12:30 - 1:30 pm in room S404bc in the South Hall. AMS’ President Steve Metcalf will address the topic “LED UV and the Future of Offset Printing.” Transactional Printing: New Enclosure Feeder Options Expand the Capabilities of Fusion Cross BÖWE SYSTEC’s (Booth 1931) high-performance inserting system, Fusion Cross, debuted to rave reviews at its 2012 launch in the North American market, thanks to its outstanding flexibility and fast format changeovers. BÖWE SYSTEC’s commitment to advancing Fusion Cross’ capabilities has continued, resulting in new features being demonstrated at GRAPH EXPO 15. On display is the Fusion Cross solution processing continuous forms for Flats and letter formats, all with fully automated changeover. Three new enclosure options expand Fusion Cross’ Single Machine Type Strategy capabilities as the most flexible high-speed inserter on the market. A new rotary feeder capable of processing a thickness of up to 5/16" is now available along with pre-stacking and an autoloader option to allow operators to keep pace with the high speeds that Fusion Cross has demonstrated while running thick policy and brokerage type booklets. These expanded capabilities address the demands of service bureau and financial customers who require a variety of enclosure sizes and thicknesses. The open device carrier concept facilitates an easy exchange between feeder types leveraging the modular philosophy and maximizing investment capital. “With Fusion Cross, companies can embark on a Single Machine Type Strategy (SMTS) and reap the benefits of lower costs and greater efficiency within their mail production facilities,” says John Lombard, CEO, BÖWE SYSTEC North America. AMS XP9 12 September 13, 2015 | GRAPH EXPO Official Show Daily | PrintingNews.com
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