Newspaper & Magazines

IFRA PREVIEW
In addition to compatibility with QuarkCopyDesk 8, QuarkXPress Server
8, and QuarkXPress 8, QPS 8 introduces:
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source content management system, allowing users to store assets in
a single repository and view and update content in real-time
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as hyphenation and spell checking for more than 30 languages, enabling
advanced international collaboration
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multi-page preview, multiple asset check-in, metadata tagging,
custom grouping, and full text search functionality
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for Rubi and Group Characters
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the need to switch back and forth between QuarkXPress and Illustrator
for editing
QPS is the most flexible and easy-to-use workflow system available
today. QPS offers XML-based Job Jackets technology to evaluate
design and content accuracy in order to prevent errors early in the
production process.
Only QPS offers ready-made integration with Alfresco Enterprise 2,
the leading open-source content management system. In addition,
it is the easiest workflow system to set up because it is configured
through a graphical user interface instead of a browser interface or
text-based configuration scripts.
“Quark Publishing System 8 is the most flexible, cost-effective, and
easy-to-use publishing system available today,” said PG Bartlett, Senior
Vice President of Product Management for Quark. “Its compatibility
with QuarkXPress 8, combined with the power of QuarkCopyDesk
8 and QuarkXPress Server 8, helps customers build the foundation for
dynamic publishing.”
www.quark.com Hall 10 Stand 240
System Brunner:
Print Expert Suite
System Brunner will exhibit its new Print Expert® Suite at IFRA
for standardization, process calibration and monitoring of all
output stages in digital workflows, using flexible scanning devices
and appropriate measuring elements and software.
On the stand will be Proof Checker - for quality evaluation of prints
and digital proofs.
Plate Checker, claimed to be the fastest and most precise measurement
of printing plate characteristic curves. Printcurve Checker, a
precise measuring of print characteristic curves and Print Checker,
a measuring system for print process diagnosis with quality rating in
newspaper printing.
Together with its co-operation partner QuadTech Inc., System Brunner
will also show an inline color control system for web presses with
priority on gray balance, integrated Eurostandard and process monitoring
for highest quality demand.
QuadTech CCS-Instrument Flight® inline with its new SpectralCam
is a key factor within the scope of Color Management and guarantees
the highest degree of color fidelity and economy. It is claimed to be the
only ink regulation system on the market today that works according
to gray balances.
Balance Navigator® is an integrated software module that automatically
carries out color and contrast corrections – easily, safely and
with repeatability.
www.systembrunner.com Hall 8 Stand 460
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ABB with Newspaper
Production Workflow
ABB – the specialist for integrated newspaper production workflow,
press automation, and press retrofit – will present their
full range of integrated workflow solutions for the complete
newspaper production process at the IFRA Expo in Amsterdam.
One highlight will be the newest version of MPS Insight, a production
tracking system for production mangers in the office or on the go.
MPS Insight allows authorized users to view actual tracking data from
page make-up, plate production, reel supply and handling, the printing
presses, and multiple mail room devices. For the first time ABB
will present the mobile system version which allows data display on
mobile phones and PDAs.
ABB will also show their other fully integrated solutions for the entire
newspaper production process – from page planning to dispatch.
MPS Cockpit, the central planning, managing, and tracking system
is one critical component. The latest versions of MPS PageManager,
for page planning and assembly; MPS PlateWorkflow, for automated
plate production; and MPS InsertManager, for the sale and production
of inserts and supplements will also be presented.
ABB will explain their retrofit solutions for newspaper printing – a
market where significant sales growth can still be achieved. These
solutions include modernizing drive and control systems as well as
total conversion of presses to shaftless operation.
www.abb.ch Hall 8 Stand 440
Compact or XXL
Scholpp‘s professional Solutions
The global newspaper industry is currently looking for solutions
to raise efficiency and production flexibility in comparison to
other competitive media. Press construction is developing in
new directions, and customers worldwide are searching for pioneering
technology that will bring them growth and success. Investing in
new technology also requires investing in innovative solutions in facility
planning as well as machine transport, move-in and construction
methods. An international total solution provider for the relocation
and installation of industrial machinery, Scholpp Montage GmbH
(Stuttgart) is presenting new ideas and enhanced capabilities Ifra.
As always, the Scholpp stand will be a communication hub for the industry
where project managers present highly refined, tailor-made,
complete solutions. A reliable and leading partner of machine manufactures,
printers, and publishers, Scholpp has set the standard
in the newspaper industry since 1972 when it comes to, efficient and
modern, transport; construction; and disassembly solutions.
Regardless if it is special cranes, air cushioning technology for transporting
heavy equipment, tailor made cable winches and tackle, custom
made traverse, movable mechanical lift frames, or individual
ramp construction – specially developed equipment, and highly qualified
employees will solve even the most demanding situations.
Scholpp draws on a professional global network handling move-in
and construction of new machines; warehousing of used equipment;
and initial start of operation. Regardless of the need, Schlopp guaranties
efficient solutions. With multiple references in the newspaper
industry, Schlopp continues to gain experience in this growing market
and justify is reputation as the know-how center.