In for the Long Haul

In auto-motion

As is true with most sectors of printing equipment, coater and laminator manufacturers aren't hesitant to make the move toward more integrated, automated machine control. Dri-Tec's Tielkemeier believes the use of more automation will inevitably result in better quality printing. "With automation features," he insists, "the operator pays more attention to running a good product, rather than to babying the machine." Automation also allows faster operator training, he states.