Quality shows - and this is the motto of the latest edition of
the DI Magazine 1/2001.
The term "quality" has been closely associated with
Heidelberg for as far back as anyone can remember. The magazine
illustrates the various aspects of "quality" in Direct
Imaging. This of course involves constructing reliable machines,
but also the fusion of expertise, innovation and service combined
with the provision of integrated solutions.
It is with this in mind that the lead story takes readers on
a tour of the Quickmaster DI 46-4 and Speedmaster 74 DI production
halls, where Heidelberg's legendary "passion for
detail" is the order of the day. But our customers too have
been given the opportunity to express their views. Alongside
flexibility and speed, print quality is crucial. This is as true
for our customers as it is for their customers, regardless of
whether they are in Mexico, Australia, the USA or France.
"The demands from the short-run color market are rising
constantly, and our customers are appreciating familiar offset
quality more than ever before, even for small job runs",
confirms Dominique Lardaux of Oxo Numerique (F). "Every day,
we show our customers that we can harness Direct Imaging to offer
speed and excellent quality. DI is the secret of our success",
adds Josh Murray from Inkredible (USA). Both Ms. Lardaux and Mr.
Murray are agreed about the quality of the print results with DI,
and readers of the magazine will be able to see for themselves just
how good that quality is.
The DI Magazine was printed on a Speedmaster 74 DI, as was
the enclosed A2 color poster. The poster radiates brilliant color -
it was created using the new Hexachrome process. Issues relating to
Direct Imaging and the "tips and tricks" section round
off this bumper edition.
DI Magazine is published by the Direct Imaging Business Unit
of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and appears three times a year in
German, English, French and Spanish. Copies can be ordered free of
charge from fax number +49 (0)6221 92 12 09 or via the Internet at
www.direct-imaging-center.com .
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail:
hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com