Cut Your Run Time

Automation has seeped into almost every facet of the printing industry, and cutting machines are no different, says Tyrone Adams, manager of postpress sales for MAN Roland.

"A related trend that I see in the bindery is the issue of CIP3/CIP4 compatibility, which enables the cutter to be programmed automatically from prepress or MIS data," he says. "That speeds setup, reduces the chance of operator error and plugs the bindery into all of the advantages of computer-integrated manufacturing."