Paper Cutters Honing a Competitive Edge

The Challenge Machinery Co. continues to study the benefits of CIP4/JDF, but it isn't actively pursuing implementation of the technology, reports Robb Gould, vice president-marketing/sales.

"The market segment we serve has not wanted/needed this feature on our equipment," he explains. "Challenge's software is very straightforward, which simplifies operator training. As a result, the printer/finisher no longer needs highly skilled, highly paid operators to complete cutting tasks."