Innovation, Beautifully Presented
Print/Event At an open house in mid-June, Heidelberg Switzerland impressively demonstrated how paper, technology, expertise, and innovation can be combined to create premium products.
Print/Event At an open house in mid-June, Heidelberg Switzerland impressively demonstrated how paper, technology, expertise, and innovation can be combined to create premium products. Instead of the usual promotional gift as
Heidelberg expressed its gratitude for the attendance at its open house event
For once, Switzerland should come up with something different, something more original: The
Visitors to this year's customer event were treated to a lovely
Jewelry packaging was presented. It had a special, personal touch
the attractive packaging by one of the
Manufactured by Heidelberg-Switzerland employees and placed in the packaging
a piece of jewelry set in a frame. And because jewelry, to live up to its reputation,
Since it has to be elegantly packaged, the packaging, including
manufactured to a high standard, as shown in the included brochure. «We
With this packaging and finishing solution, which we developed together, we want to
with Burgdorf-based jewelry artist Kurt Neukomm and the company
developed by Glanzmann Verpackungen demonstrate how the medium
Print, thanks to innovative production concepts and combined with the
»How modern finishing techniques can turn a product into a premium product,",
Urs Saner, Managing Director of Heidelberg Switzerland, explained this
unique approach.
The production of a product with paint effects
Visitors on site were able to follow along using the brochure provided. In
In their presentations, the respective product managers provided information on
the necessary process steps.
Complex Topics Presented in a Practical WayTwo
Topics that are less visible but are gaining in importance
were also presented to visitors in a very practical way. During a
During the Color Solutions Tour, for example, Heidelberg employees were briefed
Switzerland on Heidelberg's end-to-end color workflow, which operates under the
The term "Prinect Color Solutions" is a summary of these concepts. The associated
Products and solutions enable transparent production with regard to
standardized printing throughout the print run.
Live
The Prinect networking scenario was also demonstrated in Bern. At the
For the first time, Heidelberg Switzerland thus presented a solution based entirely on the job
Definition Format (JDF)-based and extending across the entire
A workflow spanning the entire printing process, featuring technology that was first unveiled in April at the
The Prinect Integrations System modules presented at the Ipex trade show and
Prinect Pressroom Manager.
This workflow enables you to manage, track, and even perform post-calculation for an order.
So
can be created using a Management Information System (MIS) or a
Order recorded by industry-specific software via JDF technology, finally
using the Prinect Integration System for the following processes
will be made available. The JDF is now used when preparing
Heidelberg—which, according to the company, is the only end-to-end,
Fully JDF-compliant workflow—for all subsequent processes
stored centrally. This allows the printer or printing technician to, at a
A printing press that transmits all order-related information to
access the machine control console. In addition to administrative and general
Information (date, edition, format) can also be found in the
Preset the printing press; a nearly classic example is
Presetting the color zones. A machine that is compatible with this
provided that this, in turn, also generates the following
Post-press processing or process monitoring relevant
It retrieves information and writes it back to the JDF document. This
The printing press is part of this networked production system.
Also
Provided that JDF compatibility is ensured, the following are also possible:
Finishing machines integrated into the «digital workflow»
will be. However, since there are currently very few machines on the market
are available, and it doesn't always make sense to use smaller machines
To set them automatically, you can use simple PCs here to
into the Prinect Data Terminals mentioned above, which can be used to
Record parameters such as job start and end times, waste, etc., and use them for
save it for later analysis.
A real
Finally, cost analysis can be performed, for example, using the
The Heidelberg Prinect Prinance software is used to
Calculation of accrued costs on an ongoing basis during production
uses an updated JDF document. The Prinect prepress workflow
In such a networking scenario, Printready handles the following tasks
in the prepress stage. This includes qualifying/checking
PDF data, preparation for proofing and plate output, as well as the
Providing the PDF files for customer approval (Approved
(for printing).
A Package Is Created: Heidelberg Switzerland Surprised Everyone
this year's Open House attendees with an extraordinary
Jewelry packaging. In the run-up to this, work had already been done on this in collaboration with the
Jewelry artist Kurt Neukomm and the company Glanzmann Verpackungen
AG developed jewelry packaging on two Heidelberg presses
manufactured. In addition to die-cutting, the Dymatrix sheet punch also performed
In the same step, we also add two subtle blind embossings—to the
On the one hand, this became the artist's signature, and on the other hand, it was partially
a slate texture that matches the embedded piece of jewelry
highlighted. A Diana folding-box gluing machine produced the
Finally, shape the die-cut sheet. In the lid of the square
Packaging made entirely from exclusive papers from the Büttenpapierfabrik
In addition, magnets were used in the Gmund model to
Keep the package closed without using the tab. Two coats of varnish –
once before and once after the four-color printing process—was applied to the
printed on the enclosed square brochure. Using Iriodin varnish,
highlights the cultured pearl shown in the brochure. The brochure
was produced at the Open House and was one of the
Highlights of the multi-day customer event. The goal was to
It will also be shown that, through innovation and technology,
have beautiful, comprehensive solutions produced.
Press Conference on the First Day of the Open House
The management of Heidelberg Schweiz AG also informed the
Trade and local press. In attendance was Dr. Walter Stählin, a member of the
the Extended Executive Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, which
European market. Reginald Rettig, Chairman of the
The management of Heidelberg Switzerland stated at the press conference
a brief overview of business performance. Since then, the
Heidelberg Strategy, Products, and Solutions for Comprehensive Solutions
integration has also proven to be the right approach for the Swiss market.
With 29 printing units sold in the last six months, according to
Rettig's Speedmaster SM 102 and CD 102 printing press series
particularly successful. Even the new model, which was introduced as recently as 2004,
The Speedmaster XL 105 series of printing presses is doing very well in Switzerland
have been added to the lineup. Five aircraft of this type have already been sold,
Three of them have been installed. With more than a hundred sold
Heidelberg Switzerland produced A3-format printing units last
Another very successful fiscal year here as well. In particular,
We are proud of the placement of two CD 74-5+LY-P-5+L units as
World premiere at Vögeli in Langnau last year and recently at
Abächerli in Sarnen. This machine configuration allows for
A unique feature is that the sheet is coated on both sides in a single operation.
As was revealed at the press conference, Heidelberg is successful
Switzerland is also active in the prepress sector (20 Suprasetters sold since
Market launch (2004) and print finishing (various
Folding machines and the installation of the world's first sheet punch
Dymatrix).
The following were also successfully advanced:
Activities in the service sector: The significantly higher productivity of the
Today's machines would have required different services. With a
They had a 36-month service contract and a 24-hour on-call service
has also responded to these challenges.
Jürgen Franck
Heidelberg expressed its gratitude for the attendance at its open house event
For once, Switzerland should come up with something different, something more original: The
Visitors to this year's customer event were treated to a lovely
Jewelry packaging was presented. It had a special, personal touch
the attractive packaging by one of the
Manufactured by Heidelberg-Switzerland employees and placed in the packaging
a piece of jewelry set in a frame. And because jewelry, to live up to its reputation,
Since it has to be elegantly packaged, the packaging, including
manufactured to a high standard, as shown in the included brochure. «We
With this packaging and finishing solution, which we developed together, we want to
with Burgdorf-based jewelry artist Kurt Neukomm and the company
developed by Glanzmann Verpackungen demonstrate how the medium
Print, thanks to innovative production concepts and combined with the
»How modern finishing techniques can turn a product into a premium product,",
Urs Saner, Managing Director of Heidelberg Switzerland, explained this
unique approach.
The production of a product with paint effects
Visitors on site were able to follow along using the brochure provided. In
In their presentations, the respective product managers provided information on
the necessary process steps.
Complex Topics Presented in a Practical WayTwo
Topics that are less visible but are gaining in importance
were also presented to visitors in a very practical way. During a
During the Color Solutions Tour, for example, Heidelberg employees were briefed
Switzerland on Heidelberg's end-to-end color workflow, which operates under the
The term "Prinect Color Solutions" is a summary of these concepts. The associated
Products and solutions enable transparent production with regard to
standardized printing throughout the print run.
Live
The Prinect networking scenario was also demonstrated in Bern. At the
For the first time, Heidelberg Switzerland thus presented a solution based entirely on the job
Definition Format (JDF)-based and extending across the entire
A workflow spanning the entire printing process, featuring technology that was first unveiled in April at the
The Prinect Integrations System modules presented at the Ipex trade show and
Prinect Pressroom Manager.
This workflow enables you to manage, track, and even perform post-calculation for an order.
So
can be created using a Management Information System (MIS) or a
Order recorded by industry-specific software via JDF technology, finally
using the Prinect Integration System for the following processes
will be made available. The JDF is now used when preparing
Heidelberg—which, according to the company, is the only end-to-end,
Fully JDF-compliant workflow—for all subsequent processes
stored centrally. This allows the printer or printing technician to, at a
A printing press that transmits all order-related information to
access the machine control console. In addition to administrative and general
Information (date, edition, format) can also be found in the
Preset the printing press; a nearly classic example is
Presetting the color zones. A machine that is compatible with this
provided that this, in turn, also generates the following
Post-press processing or process monitoring relevant
It retrieves information and writes it back to the JDF document. This
The printing press is part of this networked production system.
Also
Provided that JDF compatibility is ensured, the following are also possible:
Finishing machines integrated into the «digital workflow»
will be. However, since there are currently very few machines on the market
are available, and it doesn't always make sense to use smaller machines
To set them automatically, you can use simple PCs here to
into the Prinect Data Terminals mentioned above, which can be used to
Record parameters such as job start and end times, waste, etc., and use them for
save it for later analysis.
A real
Finally, cost analysis can be performed, for example, using the
The Heidelberg Prinect Prinance software is used to
Calculation of accrued costs on an ongoing basis during production
uses an updated JDF document. The Prinect prepress workflow
In such a networking scenario, Printready handles the following tasks
in the prepress stage. This includes qualifying/checking
PDF data, preparation for proofing and plate output, as well as the
Providing the PDF files for customer approval (Approved
(for printing).
A Package Is Created: Heidelberg Switzerland Surprised Everyone
this year's Open House attendees with an extraordinary
Jewelry packaging. In the run-up to this, work had already been done on this in collaboration with the
Jewelry artist Kurt Neukomm and the company Glanzmann Verpackungen
AG developed jewelry packaging on two Heidelberg presses
manufactured. In addition to die-cutting, the Dymatrix sheet punch also performed
In the same step, we also add two subtle blind embossings—to the
On the one hand, this became the artist's signature, and on the other hand, it was partially
a slate texture that matches the embedded piece of jewelry
highlighted. A Diana folding-box gluing machine produced the
Finally, shape the die-cut sheet. In the lid of the square
Packaging made entirely from exclusive papers from the Büttenpapierfabrik
In addition, magnets were used in the Gmund model to
Keep the package closed without using the tab. Two coats of varnish –
once before and once after the four-color printing process—was applied to the
printed on the enclosed square brochure. Using Iriodin varnish,
highlights the cultured pearl shown in the brochure. The brochure
was produced at the Open House and was one of the
Highlights of the multi-day customer event. The goal was to
It will also be shown that, through innovation and technology,
have beautiful, comprehensive solutions produced.
Press Conference on the First Day of the Open House
The management of Heidelberg Schweiz AG also informed the
Trade and local press. In attendance was Dr. Walter Stählin, a member of the
the Extended Executive Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, which
European market. Reginald Rettig, Chairman of the
The management of Heidelberg Switzerland stated at the press conference
a brief overview of business performance. Since then, the
Heidelberg Strategy, Products, and Solutions for Comprehensive Solutions
integration has also proven to be the right approach for the Swiss market.
With 29 printing units sold in the last six months, according to
Rettig's Speedmaster SM 102 and CD 102 printing press series
particularly successful. Even the new model, which was introduced as recently as 2004,
The Speedmaster XL 105 series of printing presses is doing very well in Switzerland
have been added to the lineup. Five aircraft of this type have already been sold,
Three of them have been installed. With more than a hundred sold
Heidelberg Switzerland produced A3-format printing units last
Another very successful fiscal year here as well. In particular,
We are proud of the placement of two CD 74-5+LY-P-5+L units as
World premiere at Vögeli in Langnau last year and recently at
Abächerli in Sarnen. This machine configuration allows for
A unique feature is that the sheet is coated on both sides in a single operation.
As was revealed at the press conference, Heidelberg is successful
Switzerland is also active in the prepress sector (20 Suprasetters sold since
Market launch (2004) and print finishing (various
Folding machines and the installation of the world's first sheet punch
Dymatrix).
The following were also successfully advanced:
Activities in the service sector: The significantly higher productivity of the
Today's machines would have required different services. With a
They had a 36-month service contract and a 24-hour on-call service
has also responded to these challenges.
Jürgen Franck
