An Eye for Adaptation
This discovery, combined with the addition of a new X-Rite IntelliTrax auto scanning system and spectrophotometer for the shop's four-color Heidelberg Printmaster PM-52 press last April, led to a complete overhaul of the in-plant's lighting.
Representatives from Heidelberg visited the in-plant in June and assisted with the G7 calibration process. They recommended 5,000 K lighting at least in the viewing booth at the end of the press. Last summer, the in-plant went a step further and had all of the lights in the production facility transitioned to LED 5,000 K, sparking improvements both in print quality and in the in-plant's energy efficiency.
Cory Francer is an Analyst with NAPCO Research, where he leads the team’s coverage of the dynamic and growing packaging market. Cory also is the former editor-in-chief of Packaging Impressions and is still an active contributor to its print magazines, blogs, and events. With a decade of experience as a professional journalist and editor, Cory brings an eye for storytelling to his packaging research, providing compelling insight into the industry's most pressing business issues. He is an active participant in many of the industry's associations and has played an essential role in the development of the annual Digital Packaging Summit. Cory can be reached at cfrancer@napco.com
