It’s interesting to note that the word “service” has many meanings according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. However, within the printing industry, there’s only one definition that customers care about: “ To do maintenance or repair work on or for.” I would add this critical caveat: To be a…
It’s interesting to note that the word “service” has many meanings according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. However, within the printing industry, there’s only one definition that customers care about: “ To do maintenance or repair work on or for.” I would add this critical caveat: To be a…
It’s reasonable to assume that some older stitchers and perfect binders aren’t performing at baseline speed, thereby negatively impacting production. But, there are solutions to get those machines back on track. Muller Martini’s MMInspect provides a detailed diagnostic analysis of a machine’s condition with repair recommendations. Repairs are then performed…
It’s reasonable to assume that some older stitchers and perfect binders aren’t performing at baseline speed, thereby negatively impacting production. But, there are solutions to get those machines back on track. Muller Martini’s MMInspect provides a detailed diagnostic analysis of a machine’s condition with repair recommendations. Repairs are then performed…
In 2012, Control magazine conducted research revealing that “nearly 80% of unscheduled production downtime is preventable, and half of this is due to operator error.” With the continued turnover of printing industry workers, it’s safe to assume that that statistic is even more relevant today. The solution? Training. Yet…
In 2012, Control magazine conducted research revealing that “nearly 80% of unscheduled production downtime is preventable, and half of this is due to operator error.” With the continued turnover of printing industry workers, it’s safe to assume that that statistic is even more relevant today. The solution? Training. Yet…
Touchless workflow is an integral building block of Muller Martini’s Finishing 4.0 engineering and design philosophy. It provides the intelligence to help speed the processing of products that are printed traditionally, digitally, or in combination. Recently, I visited our factory in Germany to conduct a series of touchless workflow…
Touchless workflow is an integral building block of Muller Martini’s Finishing 4.0 engineering and design philosophy. It provides the intelligence to help speed the processing of products that are printed traditionally, digitally, or in combination. Recently, I visited our factory in Germany to conduct a series of touchless workflow…
Recently, my client, Friesens Corporation, was kind enough to provide feedback about a recent installation of our Diamant MC Casing-In System which replaced an older casing inline system. Friesens manufactures yearbooks, coffee table books, and general interest titles and has been in business since 1907. What was particularly gratifying…
Recently, my client, Friesens Corporation, was kind enough to provide feedback about a recent installation of our Diamant MC Casing-In System which replaced an older casing inline system. Friesens manufactures yearbooks, coffee table books, and general interest titles and has been in business since 1907. What was particularly gratifying…
Knowing that the runway to continue to put Ink on Paper for most newspapers is AT LEAST 10 years, we need to keep our existing equipment running efficiently, if full replacement is not an option. Electronic controls systems are the heartbeat of our operations. Yet, in most all conveyors and…
Knowing that the runway to continue to put Ink on Paper for most newspapers is AT LEAST 10 years, we need to keep our existing equipment running efficiently, if full replacement is not an option. Electronic controls systems are the heartbeat of our operations. Yet, in most all conveyors and…
More than 20 years ago, Bill Gates wrote that “content is king.” Today’s “Internet of Things” makes data the king to better decision-making on the production line. I talk to customers all the time about the importance of collecting critical information from their equipment: Reliable, fact-based data that can…
More than 20 years ago, Bill Gates wrote that “content is king.” Today’s “Internet of Things” makes data the king to better decision-making on the production line. I talk to customers all the time about the importance of collecting critical information from their equipment: Reliable, fact-based data that can…
