Electronic Publishing articles from June 2004

Electronic Publishing archives from June 2004

DRUPA reflections.(Editorial)(Trade shows)(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... I'm sitting on an airplane somewhere over the middle of the Atlantic as I write this, and I'm trying to determine the best way to describe DRUPA. I was there for only a week, and the show still had a week to go when I left, so I don't have...

From the DRUPA frontlines.(What's New)
June 1, 2004... DRUPA is over and all the usual suspects have returned home. As far as DRUPAs go, this one, not surprisingly, lacked any really new technologies. Most of the vendors had new products to sell but not one new product stands out among the crowd....

DRUPA 2004 wrap-up.(Tech News)
June 1, 2004... After a slow year in the graphic arts industry, the market experienced somewhat of a rebound at the recent DRUPA tradeshow in Dusseldorf. The common question among attendees, manufacturers, and journalists concerned what was new at the show....

Heidelberg.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... In addition to a host of products unveiled in the weeks leading up to the show, Heidelberg (Kennesaw, GA) unveiled several new products for the first time at DRUPA. The Suprasetter is a new series of thermal external drum platesetters newly...

Kodak.(Tech News)(Encad NovaJet 1000i)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Following several years of a fairly low profile for Kodak (Rochester, NY) in the printing and graphic arts industry, the company assured customers it had never gotten out of the business by presenting its latest strategy. The Graphic...

Xerox.(Tech News)(Nuvera 100 and 120 devices)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Leveraging the technology used in its iGen3, Xerox (Rochester, NY) launched two new black-and-white digital production systems under the new name "Nuvera," based on a platform of products unveiled this past January. The Nuvera 100 and 120...

Presstek.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Known for its innovation in direct imaging (DI) technology, Presstek (Hudson, NH) used DRUPA as the platform for the launch of its SureFire laser imaging system, a technology designed to image chemistry-free thermal plates for small-format...

Esko-Graphics.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Headlining the Esko-Graphics (Vandalia, OH) presence at DRUPA was the company's new workflow environment--Scope. Scope is based on industry standards such as PDF and JDF and is designed for a flexible, modular implementation depending on the...

EFI.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... In a DRUPA presence dramatically different from that of its smaller days just four years ago, EFI (Foster City, CA) showcased end-to-end workflow solutions for three core customer groups--fully digital shops, mixed digital/offset small...

HumanEyes Technologies.(Tech News)(Litho3D Karat software)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Intending to "make 3D mainstream," HumanEyes Technologies (Jericho, NY) introduced its 3D solution that creates stereo panoramic 3D pictures up to 360 degrees using many off-the-shelf digital cameras, printers, and presses. The technology...

X-Rite.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Under the banner of "Streamlined Color Management," X-Rite (Grandville, MI) unveiled a number of new products and solutions at DRUPA that reflect the company's goal of offering integrated, simple solutions for making color management more...

Kodak Polychrome Graphics.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... At DRUPA, Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG; Norwalk, CT) showed a range of solutions for the commercial, newspaper, and packaging markets. The KPG Thermal Direct processless plate handles run lengths up to 75,000 with a resolution of 200lpi and...

Fuji.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... More than a half dozen new products and technologies took center stage for Fuji (Hanover Park, IL) at DRUPA. First, the company showed its new B2-size Luxel V-6 violet internal drum platesetter, capable of imaging a four-color set of plates...

Nur Macroprinters.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... For print providers interested in entering the flatbed printing market, Nur Macroprinters (Moonachie, NJ) introduced a new midrange, four-color Nur Tempo flatbed inkjet press. The printer features UV-curable inks, sizes to 10.5X6.5 feet,...

Global Graphics.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Two major announcements highlighted Global Graphics' (Cambridge, UK) presence at DRUPA. The JDF Enabler Module will enable OEMs to build JDF-enabled workflow solutions around the RIP and incorporate the Harlequin RIP into JDF-based...

Binuscan.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... For profiling solutions, binuscan (Mamaroneck, NY) released ColorCase Auto, which includes an automatic measuring spectrophotometer that works well in high-productivity workplaces. The case also comprises the Eye One Display colorimeter for...

Agfa.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... In addition to the products previewed at a press event in February, Agfa (Ridgefield Park, NJ) showed a number of new developments at DRUPA. First, the company introduced new, faster versions of its Polaris X platesetters. The violet laser...

Hewlett-Packard.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Hewlett-Packard (Woburn, MA) demonstrated many digital solutions in Dusseldorf, including enhanced digital presses and large-format printers. The Indigo press 5000, which prints 4000 full-color pages per hour, offers seven-color printing and...

Enfocus.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... A leader in PDF solutions, Enfocus (San Mateo, CA) showed a number of revolutionary products at DRUPA for PDF file creation and validation. The newest version of Instant PDF, 3.0, offers the ability to achieve high-quality, Certified PDF...

Scitex Vision.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... For fast wide-format printing, Scitex Vision (Marietta, GA) showcased the TURBOjet, which prints to 4304 square feet per hour. Ideal for printing displays, indoor and outdoor signs, billboards, and window graphics, the TURBOjet prints on a...

Creo.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Creo (Billerica, MA) demonstrated a wide variety of prepress and printing solutions including JDF-based digital print workflows, expanded digital proofing systems, new proofing papers, computer-to-plate offerings, and integrated workflows for...

Nipson.(Tech News)(VaryPress 200 VaryPress 400)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... For applications including books-on-demand, transactional and security documents, and labels, Nipson (Elk Grove Village, IL) unveiled two high-speed digital presses at DRUPA: the VaryPress 200 and the VaryPress 400. The VaryPress 200 prints...

Xeikon.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Xeikon (Itasca, IL) launched its new corporate identity and tagline, "We are because we dare," and showcased its all-new Xeikon 5000. The digital press handles volumes to 3 million A4 full-color pages per month and prints on stocks from 40-to...

Vutek.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The PressVu UV 200/600 flatbed digital inkjet printer from Vutek (Meredith, NH) offers the ability to print on a variety of sheet-fed substrates to 1.75 inches thick or on roll-to-roll materials. Available in four-and six-color models, the...

Oce.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... For the mid-production market, Oce (Chigago) launched the VarioPrint 2110, which handles long runs of straightforward jobs or short runs of complex jobs, such as manuals with tabs, books with covers, or mailings with inserts. The system...

IBM.(Tech News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... At DRUPA, IBM (Boulder, CO) demonstrated its ability to help commercial printers implement on-demand printing. IBM highlighted enhancements to its Infoprint 4100 continuous-forms printers: increased media flexibility, a high-speed magnetic...

Digital color proofing matures: hardware is still the center of a digital proofing workflow, but other components can be critical.
June 1, 2004... No more than a year or two ago, discussions of digital color proofing centered almost exclusively around the variety of hardware devices that produce the proofs. Technology ranging from inkjet to laser to dye sublimation competed for the top...

Resource guide to digital proofers.(Product Gallery)(Illustration)
June 1, 2004... if you're in the market for a digital proofing solution, you've a wealth of options available to you. Consider not only the output hardware itself, however, but also the proofing software solutions that drive them. For additional product...

The color management chain: as workflow systems control more of the production cycle, color management moves closer to true automation from beginning to end.
June 1, 2004... Publishing is a series of steps--a true supply chain. It involves different suppliers using different equipment in different cities, different states, and sometimes different continents. Major publications such as USA Today or Newsweek are...

On the cutting edge of LAB: if you start with something that looks like a gray blur, it's hard to imagine that it can be used for blending. But the merest suggestion of shape can be useful--if you know a blending mode where 50 percent is equal to zero.(Makeready)(Lightness-A-B (color model) )
June 1, 2004... An old woman of Southern Utah was sweeping her front porch one autumn day in the early sixties when a stranger with a Hasselblad happened along and asked if he might take her picture. She agreed. The old woman had been a Mormon pioneer,...

Wide-format inkjet printers satisfy company's proofing strategies: Jaguar prints proofs on Agfa's Sherpa printers to maximize efficiency and cut costs.(In the Field)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... As a leading book component printer, Jaguar Advanced Graphics in Bethpage, New York, prints jackets, covers, and inserts for major book publishers, while its Jaguar Commercial division prints a wide range of commercial products, ranging from...

Substrates lead to solutions at DRUPA: exhibitors at DRUPA 2004 offer substrates for applications such as CD and DVD packages and ID cards, and introduce papers for multiplatform technology.(The Digital Paper Platform)(Druck Und Papier (German: printing and paper))(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... All different types of papers can attract the eye of a viewer. It could be translucent, metallic, pearlescent, or a brighter white. Of the 1800-plus exhibitors at DRUPA 2004, one paper company attracted attendees by decorating its booth with...

A whole new Canvas: ACD Systems' upgraded application boasts expanded functionality and more than 100 new features.(Canvas 9 Professional)(ACD Systems of America)(proudct enhancement)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2004... Canvas 9 Professional, distributed by ACD Systems (formerly brought to us by Deneba Software), is a wonderland of a toolbox when it comes to illustration and page layout. The application literally combines the tools offered in several...

ViewSonic[R] Corporation.(Company Profiles)(Product Information)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
June 1, 2004... Headquartered near Los Angeles in Walnut, Calif., ViewSonic is a privately held corporation with more than $1 billion in worldwide annual sales. Through a vast network of international offices, ViewSonic has quickly become a leading global...

Mohawk Paper Mills, Inc.: for all the ways you print.(Company Profiles)(Product Information)(Company Profile)
June 1, 2004... Our Company Known for innovation, service, and quality, Mohawk is a leading North American manufacturer of fine printing paper. One of very few modern text and cover paper mills, Mohawk Paper Mills, Inc. operates two mills (three paper...

About Enovation Graphic Systems, Inc.(Company Profiles)
June 1, 2004... Enovation Graphic Systems, Inc. was formed in 2001 with Fujifilm's acquisition of three leading dealers in the channel. Since that time, Enovation has acquired additional dealer locations and, in 2003, integrated Fujifilm's Graphic Systems...

Matt Straub.(Digital Gallery)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Matt Straub creates a variety of impressive projects including illustrations for The New York Times and Gourmet Magazine; graphic, stylized illustrations for the children's educational market for clients such as McGraw-Hill, Scholastic Inc.,...

Predicting the future.(Frank Talk)
June 1, 2004... From Jules Verne to Arthur C. Clark, science-fiction authors have predicted many futures. Most interesting, however, is that no one ever predicted the Internet. In 1863 Jules Verne wrote about Paris in the Twentieth Century. In 1989 Jean...