Better Folders, Lower Costs

For its part, Heidelberg USA has been putting a lot of development effort into solutions for integrating binding/finishing operations into the broader digital workflow. Its FCS 100 (Finishing Communication System), for example, controls finishing operations within Heidelberg's Prinect workflow concept and can link to the DCT 2000 digital folder control system for automatic presetting. The Compufold Workflow software module allows folding programs to be set up on screen and also creates a job-specific configuration plan for the folder with precise setting instructions for the slitter shafts to guide operators.