Heidelberg at IPEX 2010: Focus on Lean Manufacturing and Ecological Printing
03/04/2010
- Trade show slogan HEI Performance - HEI Value geared towards improving competitiveness of the print industry
- Customers benefit from enhanced solutions along the entire value-added chain of sheetfed offset printing
- Heidelberg shows how market trends translate into new business
At the upcoming IPEX trade show, which is being held from May 18 to
25, 2010 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen
AG (Heidelberg) will be showcasing its extensive portfolio of
state-of-the-art technologies for lean manufacturing and ecological
printing. Under the slogan
HEI Performance - HEI Value, Heidelberg will be presenting
its portfolio of solutions for the entire value-added chain in
advertising and packaging printing, including workflow integration,
consumables, comprehensive services, and consultancy activities.
What's more, the company will also be demonstrating
opportunities for generating new business in the areas of
web-to-print, creative print applications with unique selling
points, short-run printing, and packaging production. With this
broad spectrum at IPEX 2010, Heidelberg will be offering by far the
largest range of information among suppliers in the sheetfed offset
printing industry.
"Given the current market situation, print shops are focusing on two key questions - how can I make my manufacturing operations leaner and how can I ensure environmentally-friendly print production? Heidelberg will be providing answers to these questions at the number one industry event in 2010 by presenting a range of enhanced solutions offering an optimum price-performance ratio," says Bernhard Schreier, CEO of Heidelberg.
Efficient print production with the Prinect print shop workflow
Heidelberg will be showcasing its trade show innovations within the Prinect print shop workflow to highlight that this area plays a key role in the lean manufacturing of print products. For example, the company will be presenting enhanced color and quality management and modules for delivering greater transparency. Also on display will be a range of color measuring and control system innovations whose performance spectrum is geared even more closely towards cost-effectiveness and quality and that further improve color and quality management in print shops. For print shops, this means shorter makeready times, more consistent print quality, and better press performance.
What's more, Prinect boasts new functions in all areas of production. Among other benefits, a new version of Prinect Pressroom Manager will make it easier for users to effectively link the pressroom to prepress and/or a third-party management information system (MIS). In future, Prinect will also offer extended productivity reporting and documentation of the carbon footprint.
Lean manufacturing and ecological printing will complement one another to meet future requirements
Taking in live demonstrations of the company's key trade show innovations, visitors to the Heidelberg booth in Hall 8 will be able to see for themselves that environmental awareness and lean manufacturing are not mutually exclusive.
In prepress in future, customers working with the Suprasetter A 52 or A 75 will have access to the Dual Top Loader enabling fully automated plate feed for two different plate sizes, thus further raising the level of automation of this series. At the same time, the machines in this series require far less power than comparable rival models.
Users of the Speedmaster XL 105 can now benefit from a non-stop system at the delivery, which takes the press' productivity and process reliability to a new level. Pile management has been automated, with the pile now being sent directly to postpress. Regardless of the print job at hand, two blanket washup cycles can easily be eliminated, which amounts to 40 percent less startup waste after washing.
CleanStar, which has been available for other Speedmaster models for quite some time, can now also be employed with the Speedmaster XL 75. This reduces fine dust levels in the pressroom by up to 80 percent, thus raising the availability of the press while cutting the cleaning workload.
In the area of short-run printing, Heidelberg will be unveiling a Speedmaster SM 52 Anicolor with new coating unit and high-pile delivery with new DryStar Coating dryer. This press, which provides a cost-effective entry-level solution into surface-finishing technology, is over 80 centimeters (31.50 inches) shorter and therefore requires less space and less energy.
In the area of foil finishing, Heidelberg will be presenting the first FoilStar module with index function. This enables savings on materials of up to EUR 0.09 per print sheet. Based on an annual print output of six million sheets, this new index function cuts foil consumption by the equivalent of around 200 tons of CO2. It also enables users to stand out from today's crowded marketplace through new print products.
Higher productivity also in postpress
In postpress, Heidelberg will be showcasing innovations that raise the level of automation in this area even more. For example, Heidelberg will be unveiling the Stitchmaster ST 450 saddlestitcher with newly-developed feeders and the new Streamfeeder for automated loading. As the only company to supply upright feeders, Heidelberg has further improved the ergonomics of these machines by adding a height-adjustable jogging table. Users benefit from improved processing quality and higher productivity.
The new pneumatic twin lay system for the Stahlfolder TD-94 buckle plate folder will be making its first appearance at a trade show. Two features have been added to these machines to significantly increase their productivity: The sheet to be folded is simply rotated 90 degrees at the feeder and a pneumatic twin lay system is located before the second folding unit. This makes it possible to align and transport the fold sheets in parallel at the second folding unit using two side lays. As a result of the sheet's shorter feed length at the same machine speed, the performance is increased by around 30 to 40 percent depending on the sheet format.
The POLAR CutManager facilitates the online connection of high-speed cutters to the Prinect Postpress Manager, thus enabling their integration into the entire Prinect print shop workflow.
Customers benefit from the industry's most comprehensive range of services
At the center of the trade show booth, visitors will have the opportunity to collect information on the extensive range of services provided by Heidelberg. These services are designed to ensure the continuous availability of the equipment while also raising the productivity of print shop operations as a whole. Services for high availability include equipment servicing at customer sites, remote service functions, spare parts supply and Systemservice contracts. Consulting services focusing on lean manufacturing, ecological printing, and efficient organization of print shop operations help boost productivity, while the Print Media Academy provides coaching and training services. Experts from the Heidelberg service team will be on hand at the trade show to answer any questions visitors may have on all these topics.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to see for themselves the high performance of Saphira consumables and pick up the latest information. They will be shown how to use Saphira products and the range of available services to make the most out of their equipment, while also helping to protect the environment. The Saphira Chemfree plate is one such example. It delivers faster imaging with less water and without the use of chemicals. The Anicolor Performance Kit helps further reduce waste from presses using Anicolor technology. Furthermore, washup solutions, dampening solutions, and natural inks and coatings are also available for a wide range of applications.
All Saphira productions meet the statutory requirements for environmental protection. Some even surpass them. More and more Saphira products bear an eco label, informing users that suppliers are certified in line with environmental standard ISO9001/ISO14001. What's more, these green credentials do not mean that users have to compromise on machine compatibility, performance, or print quality.
George Clarke, Managing Director of Heidelberg UK and President of IPEX 2010, outlines: "This year, IPEX 2010 is the best opportunity for users to catch up on the latest industry technology and use this as a basis for making sound investment decisions. The trade show provides the ideal meeting point and platform for an international audience, and the time is right for companies to prepare for the upturn after the crisis."
Figure (hall layout): At IPEX 2010, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG will be showcasing its solutions for lean manufacturing and ecological printing in Hall 8.
For further information, please contact:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Public Relations
Matthias Hartung
Phone: +49 (0)6221 92 5077
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 99 5077
E-mail: matthias.hartung@heidelberg.com
Heidelberg at IPEX 2010:
The terms HEI Performance and HEI Value reflect the extensive portfolio of state-of-the-art technologies and services from Heidelberg for the economical and environmentally friendly production of print products. At the trade show, the company will be providing practical demonstrations to highlight how media service providers, print shops, and postpress specialists can act on current market trends and adapt their portfolios accordingly. Heidelberg will be demonstrating how to optimize business and production processes across the entire value added chain of sheetfed offset printing, while also minimizing their environmental impact.
The numerous practical demonstrations will enable visitors to the event to find out how they can achieve economic success with short-run high-end print applications, stand out from the crowd with creative print applications, and make the Internet an integral part of their business strategy.
"Given the current market situation, print shops are focusing on two key questions - how can I make my manufacturing operations leaner and how can I ensure environmentally-friendly print production? Heidelberg will be providing answers to these questions at the number one industry event in 2010 by presenting a range of enhanced solutions offering an optimum price-performance ratio," says Bernhard Schreier, CEO of Heidelberg.
Efficient print production with the Prinect print shop workflow
Heidelberg will be showcasing its trade show innovations within the Prinect print shop workflow to highlight that this area plays a key role in the lean manufacturing of print products. For example, the company will be presenting enhanced color and quality management and modules for delivering greater transparency. Also on display will be a range of color measuring and control system innovations whose performance spectrum is geared even more closely towards cost-effectiveness and quality and that further improve color and quality management in print shops. For print shops, this means shorter makeready times, more consistent print quality, and better press performance.
What's more, Prinect boasts new functions in all areas of production. Among other benefits, a new version of Prinect Pressroom Manager will make it easier for users to effectively link the pressroom to prepress and/or a third-party management information system (MIS). In future, Prinect will also offer extended productivity reporting and documentation of the carbon footprint.
Lean manufacturing and ecological printing will complement one another to meet future requirements
Taking in live demonstrations of the company's key trade show innovations, visitors to the Heidelberg booth in Hall 8 will be able to see for themselves that environmental awareness and lean manufacturing are not mutually exclusive.
In prepress in future, customers working with the Suprasetter A 52 or A 75 will have access to the Dual Top Loader enabling fully automated plate feed for two different plate sizes, thus further raising the level of automation of this series. At the same time, the machines in this series require far less power than comparable rival models.
Users of the Speedmaster XL 105 can now benefit from a non-stop system at the delivery, which takes the press' productivity and process reliability to a new level. Pile management has been automated, with the pile now being sent directly to postpress. Regardless of the print job at hand, two blanket washup cycles can easily be eliminated, which amounts to 40 percent less startup waste after washing.
CleanStar, which has been available for other Speedmaster models for quite some time, can now also be employed with the Speedmaster XL 75. This reduces fine dust levels in the pressroom by up to 80 percent, thus raising the availability of the press while cutting the cleaning workload.
In the area of short-run printing, Heidelberg will be unveiling a Speedmaster SM 52 Anicolor with new coating unit and high-pile delivery with new DryStar Coating dryer. This press, which provides a cost-effective entry-level solution into surface-finishing technology, is over 80 centimeters (31.50 inches) shorter and therefore requires less space and less energy.
In the area of foil finishing, Heidelberg will be presenting the first FoilStar module with index function. This enables savings on materials of up to EUR 0.09 per print sheet. Based on an annual print output of six million sheets, this new index function cuts foil consumption by the equivalent of around 200 tons of CO2. It also enables users to stand out from today's crowded marketplace through new print products.
Higher productivity also in postpress
In postpress, Heidelberg will be showcasing innovations that raise the level of automation in this area even more. For example, Heidelberg will be unveiling the Stitchmaster ST 450 saddlestitcher with newly-developed feeders and the new Streamfeeder for automated loading. As the only company to supply upright feeders, Heidelberg has further improved the ergonomics of these machines by adding a height-adjustable jogging table. Users benefit from improved processing quality and higher productivity.
The new pneumatic twin lay system for the Stahlfolder TD-94 buckle plate folder will be making its first appearance at a trade show. Two features have been added to these machines to significantly increase their productivity: The sheet to be folded is simply rotated 90 degrees at the feeder and a pneumatic twin lay system is located before the second folding unit. This makes it possible to align and transport the fold sheets in parallel at the second folding unit using two side lays. As a result of the sheet's shorter feed length at the same machine speed, the performance is increased by around 30 to 40 percent depending on the sheet format.
The POLAR CutManager facilitates the online connection of high-speed cutters to the Prinect Postpress Manager, thus enabling their integration into the entire Prinect print shop workflow.
Customers benefit from the industry's most comprehensive range of services
At the center of the trade show booth, visitors will have the opportunity to collect information on the extensive range of services provided by Heidelberg. These services are designed to ensure the continuous availability of the equipment while also raising the productivity of print shop operations as a whole. Services for high availability include equipment servicing at customer sites, remote service functions, spare parts supply and Systemservice contracts. Consulting services focusing on lean manufacturing, ecological printing, and efficient organization of print shop operations help boost productivity, while the Print Media Academy provides coaching and training services. Experts from the Heidelberg service team will be on hand at the trade show to answer any questions visitors may have on all these topics.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to see for themselves the high performance of Saphira consumables and pick up the latest information. They will be shown how to use Saphira products and the range of available services to make the most out of their equipment, while also helping to protect the environment. The Saphira Chemfree plate is one such example. It delivers faster imaging with less water and without the use of chemicals. The Anicolor Performance Kit helps further reduce waste from presses using Anicolor technology. Furthermore, washup solutions, dampening solutions, and natural inks and coatings are also available for a wide range of applications.
All Saphira productions meet the statutory requirements for environmental protection. Some even surpass them. More and more Saphira products bear an eco label, informing users that suppliers are certified in line with environmental standard ISO9001/ISO14001. What's more, these green credentials do not mean that users have to compromise on machine compatibility, performance, or print quality.
George Clarke, Managing Director of Heidelberg UK and President of IPEX 2010, outlines: "This year, IPEX 2010 is the best opportunity for users to catch up on the latest industry technology and use this as a basis for making sound investment decisions. The trade show provides the ideal meeting point and platform for an international audience, and the time is right for companies to prepare for the upturn after the crisis."
Figure (hall layout): At IPEX 2010, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG will be showcasing its solutions for lean manufacturing and ecological printing in Hall 8.
For further information, please contact:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Public Relations
Matthias Hartung
Phone: +49 (0)6221 92 5077
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 99 5077
E-mail: matthias.hartung@heidelberg.com
Heidelberg at IPEX 2010:
The terms HEI Performance and HEI Value reflect the extensive portfolio of state-of-the-art technologies and services from Heidelberg for the economical and environmentally friendly production of print products. At the trade show, the company will be providing practical demonstrations to highlight how media service providers, print shops, and postpress specialists can act on current market trends and adapt their portfolios accordingly. Heidelberg will be demonstrating how to optimize business and production processes across the entire value added chain of sheetfed offset printing, while also minimizing their environmental impact.
The numerous practical demonstrations will enable visitors to the event to find out how they can achieve economic success with short-run high-end print applications, stand out from the crowd with creative print applications, and make the Internet an integral part of their business strategy.
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