Digital Dreams Come True In Color

His "crystal ball" for projecting digital success comes from the in-plant's operational records: Up and running for just 14 months, the Indigo 3000 already produces 35 percent of the shop's total volume.

"I believe we are going to see an unbelievable migration into digital over the next five years," Friend claims. "Machine prices and maintenance costs will be much lower, and we're going to see some unreal equipment capabilities as technology improves. It's going to be quite a ride, so fasten your seat belts."