Offset In The Digital Age

Although the long-term effect DI will have on offset printing remains debatable, what is not up for debate is the continued evolution of offset printing.

"Despite the level of automation that already exists, there are still areas that can be automated," says Schardt. "For example, ink fountains can be automated for ink removal and cleanup; washup trays can be automatically cleaned and emptied; coaters can be automated. Despite this, the relative value of automating these areas are marginal.