by: Staff As binderies look more and more toward automation as a cost-saving measure, new technologies are being developed to meet this need. Job Definition Format (JDF), an XML-based file format that serves as a single source of real-time job data, is one such advancement. While JDF doesn't mandate a given workflow, its flexibility allows a printer of any size to work with … [Read more...] about Folding Machinery Programmed for Efficiency
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Specialty Folding Finds its Groove
by: Trish Witkowski, foldfactory.com It's no secret that the business of print has changed. Though the commoditization of print has been disappointing, something very interesting has been happening to a sizeable piece of the printing pie. A surge in interest in specialty print projects, such as unique folding configurations, dimensional solutions and innovative direct mail is … [Read more...] about Specialty Folding Finds its Groove
Travel & Tourism Industry Incorporates Intricate Folding
by: Melissa DeDonder According to the U.S. Travel Association, tourism is a $704.4 billion industry. While leisure travelers and meeting planners benefit from having so many destinations to choose from, Convention & Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) face fierce competition as they try to earn those elusive travel dollars. CVBs are constantly searching for creative ways to showcase … [Read more...] about Travel & Tourism Industry Incorporates Intricate Folding
Folding Gets Futuristic: Embracing Technology for Ultimate Efficiency
by: Trish Witkowski, Finishing Experts Group, Inc. Just about every step in the print production process has been modernized - but the one real holdout is folding. Yes, programmable folding machinery has been around for several years, and there are automated folding systems that can do incredible things. However, until folding itself goes digital, automation alone will not be … [Read more...] about Folding Gets Futuristic: Embracing Technology for Ultimate Efficiency
What’s Special about Specialty Folding?
by: Kevin Rickard, Rickard Bindery In our industry, the mention of specialty folding often leads to discussions about intricate folding projects, such as the iron cross or some roll, gate, or accordion folds. But sometimes specialty folding simply refers to the ability to work with thick, thin or unusual paper stocks. For specialty folding projects to be successful, bindery … [Read more...] about What’s Special about Specialty Folding?