MBO and LithoTechnics to demonstrate ground-breaking
computer integrated manufacturing at GraphExpo.
Sydney, Australia, September 23, 2004
- LithoTechnics Pty Limited and MBO today announced plans
for live demonstrations of computer integrated manufacturing
at the upcoming GraphExpo, McCormick Place, Chicago. Visitors
to the MBO America booth (#2073) will witness CIP4 folding
data being generated by Metrix, LithoTechnics' new automatic
layout calculator, and being fed into the MBO Datamanager
to automatically set up the MBO Perfection folding machine
with navigator control.
MBO's CIP4/JDF integration software, Datamanager,
has been commercially available for several years. However,
until Metrix, no CIP3 generating system has been able to create
complete folding data for custom folds, instead restricting
operators to a limited number of standard folds from a catalog.
Metrix on the other hand, does not use a catalog, but allows
users to build their own custom folds using a simple step-by-step
graphical user interface that mimics folding a sheet on screen.
"We are very excited that Metrix can give
us complete folding data," says Hans Max, President and
CEO of MBO America, "and our customers will certainly
benefit from this new level of integration."
Metrix ships with a library of over 80 common
folding schemes, but also allows users to build custom folds
simply. "Besides being extremely easy to use, Metrix
brings unprecedented intelligence to computerized folding"
says Rohan Holt, LithoTechnics founder. "As the user
folds a sheet on the screen Metrix tracks all the complex
relationships between the folds. When the folding scheme is
used in a job, Metrix ensures the product can be manufactured,
for example, making sure roll-fold pages are always shorter
than their parents."
Metrix is the first truly automatic layout calculator
designed specifically for estimators, customer service representatives,
production planners, and prepress operators. Metrix's patent
pending technology considers all necessary parameters, such
as grain directions and product bleeds, to automatically calculate
optimum press sheet layouts, even for ganging multiple products.
Metrix can integrate with MIS systems by importing JDF (Job
Definition Format) product intent data, and can also export
JDF, CIP3, and Preps® template files to eliminate the
manual creation of Preps templates in prepress, and to automate
the setup of cutters and folders in the finishing department.
At GraphExpo, Metrix will also be demonstrated
in the JDF Pavilion, booth #5087.
About MBO America
MBO America distributes German-based MBO folding equipment
in the United States through a direct sales force and a network
of dealers. MBO America is the leading supplier of folding
equipment in the United States and offers a wide range of
folders, mailer systems and print finishing equipment. MBO's
pioneering technology in the field of folding is uniquely
demonstrated by their marble-less, non-marking Perfection
folder, introduced seven years ago and still un-matched.
Contact Information
Tel: 609-267-2900
Email: info@mboamerica.com
About LithoTechnics
LithoTechnics is a privately held company founded in 2003
by Rohan Holt. Holt is the original inventor of SuperImpose™,
the product that was adapted and renamed UpFront® when
it was acquired by ScenicSoft in 1999. Based south of Sydney,
Australia, LithoTechnics is a software company focused on
providing key tools and technologies to enable print workflow
automation. LithoTechnics is a full member of the CIP4 Organization.
