Short Runs are a Tall Order

High-tech is the answer

There are several technologies that press manufacturers are incorporating into press designs that focus on the key goals of reducing changeover and makeready times. Trexler provides a run down of several of these technologies, along with their impact.

"Our move to sleeve technology for the anilox rollers and print cylinders is one example. In addition, automation and single-drive technology greatly reduce the machine set-up and changeover times. The use of fully integrated servo drive technology allows the printer to preset the press and web tension from the computer memory for repeat jobs. New jobs are set up from the start almost on register and are quickly adjusted with automatic register control."