workflow

It’s all about the flow . . . [workflow]

2008-09-01T13:43:10+01:00

. . . which raises the question of whether print will become an IT-centric industry. Laurel Brunner provides the analysis

Tribute’s drupa Hot-Picks [workflow]

2008-07-09T03:48:30+01:00

In the aftermath of drupa, Tribute reviews what was shown and what stood out as the most important or most interesting developments.

Fogra Partner status for Frontline [workflow]

2008-06-29T10:05:23+01:00

Frontline Technologies has opened the door for New Zealand print and prepress companies to gain Fogra certification as the move towards adopting worldwide ISO standards gains momentum.

One-to-one marketing for growth, profit [workflow]

2008-06-29T09:37:35+01:00

A recent study showed direct marketing running at a 4.5 per cent compound annual growth rate, and projected to continue at this level for the next 10 years. This rise coincides with an increase in print on demand and variable printing, together slated to account for more than 170bn colour and black & white impressions.

Connex - the new workflow system from Müller Martini [workflow]

2008-06-29T08:00:00+01:00

Digital workflow, and hence the complete electronic networking of sub-processes, is becoming a central issue in postpress.

Trueflow SE [workflow]

2008-06-25T09:22:32+01:00

Fujifilm’s introduction of the latest version of Trueflow SE complements its other workflow system XMF.

Fujifilm’s complete workflow solutions [workflow]

2008-06-23T09:15:24+01:00

Analysts at Fujifilm believe the advent of XMF Workflow and Screen Trueflow (over page) will take prepress workflow to a new level.

Consulting completes KBA [workflow]

2008-06-21T06:20:28+01:00

KBA Complete is a new company, created specifically to address the myriad complexities in print these days, with the aim of ensuring printers are optimising their business activities, reports Wayne Robinson.

Increase print profit with automated workflow systems [workflow]

2008-06-12T23:20:29+01:00

Jason Hall from CMYKit says printers who have embraced digital workflow solutions are already reaping bottom line benefits, here he outlines exactly what they are and how they work.

Workflow – the next generation [workflow]

2008-06-08T23:11:46+01:00

Conventional workflow systems are increasingly evolving into integration platforms for the integrated print shop, with JDF and the internet giving this trend momentum which print service providers will find hard to resist in the future.

EskoArtwork has focus on connection [workflow]

2008-06-08T14:00:00+01:00

EskoArtwork’s key message at drupa is that production workflows in packaging and commercial printing are no longer islands of automation but focus on efficiencies and productivity gains to be obtained from integration.

Ricoh builds digital presence [workflow]

2008-06-06T14:00:00+01:00

Ricoh is demonstrating hat it claims is the next generation in digital production printing, launching the Ricoh Pro C900 and C900s, the new colour digital printer offering high-volume printing, and a host of software suites.

Canon aiming into commercial print [workflow]

2008-06-05T14:00:00+01:00

Canon made its commercial print intentions clear with its largest ever drupa stand, showcasing a growing array of digital printing technology.

Rivers of workflow [workflow]

2008-05-21T18:48:34+01:00

With drupa on us Heric says the days of buying technology in isolation are over.

Advanced Technologies [workflow]

2008-04-15T06:06:18+01:00

When Kodak's Judi Hess visited Australia last month, Wayne Robinson asked her how digital workflow developments will help Australian printers move ahead

Industry leading solutions CTP from Agfa Graphics [workflow]

2008-03-10T13:00:00+01:00

Agfa has a remarkable array of CTP solutions, with a range of plates, CTP units, processors
and workflows

CTP developments continuing apace [workflow]

2008-03-09T13:00:00+01:00

CTP technology has matured, with even the former thermal vs violet war of true believers settling into acceptance of each imaging technology as a viable option, but the real interest is in chemistry / process free, and workflow, reports Wayne Robinson.

JDF unwrapped [workflow]

2007-12-05T13:00:00+01:00

Digital job definition format (JDF) is one of the biggest opportunities in print production, but to many it remains a mystery, Laurel Brunner aims to get inside the box.

Prinect postpress push for Heidelberg at drupa [workflow]

2007-06-26T14:00:00+01:00

At drupa 2008 Heidelberg will be demonstrating how Prinect now enables postpress to be fully integrated into the complete print shop workflow.

Workflow focus for Fuji Xerox [workflow]

2007-05-25T14:10:00+01:00

Fuji Xerox is focusing on innovative technologies and workflow solutions that help print providers and design professionals increase value and ultimately profits. Visitors to the stand are getting an in-depth understanding the way digital workflows can benefit their companies.

ColourProcess introduces Gradual & Callas Software workflow automation solutions to Australia [workflow]

2007-04-29T14:00:00+01:00

ColourProcess have been appointed as partners and Australian resellers of world-leading automation software from Callas Software and Gradual Software. PDF workflows can now automate tasks that until now have been manual and time consuming.

Agfa Graphics Adds Adobe PDF Print Engine into Newest Release of :ApogeeX Prepress Workflow [workflow]

2007-04-25T14:00:00+01:00

Mortsel, Belgium – 26 April 2007 – Agfa Graphics today announced that the Adobe PDF Print Engine will be incorporated into the next release of the :ApogeeX workflow, version 4.0. The inclusion in ApogeeX 4.0 of the Adobe PDF Print Engine, which allows PDF files to be rendered natively throughout the workflow, eliminating the need to flatten transparent artwork, enables a more efficient and reliable end-to-end PDF workflow. With enhanced JDF integration capabilities, :ApogeeX 4.0 offers incomparable support for other components of the print production process including MIS systems, presses and finishing equipment. The new version of :ApogeeX is slated for release in June.

Epson and Agfa Graphics Strengthen Co-operation for Digital Proofing. [workflow]

2007-03-27T14:00:00+01:00

Mortsel, Belgium and Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 28 March 2007 – Agfa Graphics and Epson announced today that they have strengthened their co-operation to bring integrated colour proofing solutions. The companies have agreed to co-market and co-brand the Epson Stylus Pro range of large-format printers and UltraChromeTM K3 proofing inks together with Agfa's SherpaProof label :SherpaProof is available through Agfa's distribution channel, which is the largest of any pre-press vendor. :SherpaProof has already achieved official certification with Fogra, SWOP and 3DAP, and can be integrated in any digital prepress workflow.

Esko presents Kongsberg i-XL table with i-cut 6.2 at Sign Scandinavia [workflow]

2007-03-25T14:00:00+01:00

Innovative cutting & workflow solutions for sign and display market on stand B06:22

Ghent (Belgium), March 2007 - At Sign Scandinavia, the key sign event for Scandinavia taking place in Göteborg (Sweden) from April 17-19 April, Esko will be presenting the Esko Kongsberg i-XL24 samplemaking table with i-cut 6.2. The company will showcase its i-cut vision control system and i-script workflow, developed by MGE (Mikkelsen Graphic Engineering), integrated with the Kongsberg i-XL24 on stand B06:22.

Esko presents Kongsberg i-XL table with i-cut 6.2 at Sign UK [workflow]

2007-03-05T13:00:00+01:00

Ghent (Belgium), March 2007 - Esko, the world leader in packaging pre-production solutions, confirms its commitment to the sign, display and POP market at Sign UK, held in Birmingham at the NEC from May 1st to 3rd, 2007. The company will showcase its i-cut vision control system and i-script workflow, developed by MGE (Mikkelsen Graphic Engineering), integrated with the Esko Kongsberg i-XL24.

Why do people adopt and update technology? And why should you? [workflow]

2005-01-18T06:00:00+01:00

Many companies shirk on upgrading some of the less visible aspects in their printshops, not realising that a slow prepress department can be a real millstone around their necks, says Chris Heric.

Igniting unmotivated employees [workflow]

2005-01-11T06:00:00+01:00

This month, Simon Moss discusses positive ways to motivate idle employees.

PDF compulsion [workflow]

2004-05-18T07:00:00+01:00

There are increasingly compelling arguments for the PDF workflow…

Initiatives to train employees often derail [workflow]

2004-03-22T06:00:00+01:00

Each month, this column demonstrates the myths and misconceptions that provoke problems in the workplace.

Workflow and more [workflow]

2003-07-24T07:00:00+01:00

Agfa are justifiably proud of their :ApogeeX workflow product and have been showing it off in New Zealand, where interest from graphic arts professionals has been high. Clearly, software is an ever-more important part of the printing chain.