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The Muller Martini Alprinta-V series variable web offset press utilizes an infinitely size-variable insert system. The insert remains in the press during a size change, since only the actual size parts (the blanket cylinder and the plate cylinder) are exchanged. The change is completed without tools, and breaking the web is not necessary. The size parts are light and easy to handle, yet extremely stable. In a matter of minutes, the press can be changed over to a new size. Thus, the Alprinta-V makes size changeovers less costly, resulting in a size variability that is comparable with flexo and gravure printing. The Alprinta-V web offset press achieves speeds up to 1,200 feet per minute, while also delivering quality printing results that rival sheetfed. Alprinta-V’s new “artificial intelligence” handles setups for both new and repeat jobs automatically, presetting such essentials as register and ink fountain profiles without prompting.
Bob has served as editor of In-plant Impressions since October of 1994. Prior to that he served for three years as managing editor of Printing Impressions, a commercial printing publication. Mr. Neubauer is very active in the U.S. in-plant industry. He attends all the major in-plant conferences and has visited more than 180 in-plant operations around the world. He has given presentations to numerous in-plant groups in the U.S., Canada and Australia, including the Association of College and University Printers and the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association. He also coordinates the annual In-Print contest, co-sponsored by IPMA and In-plant Impressions.
