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The article evaluates the Silhouette laser cutter and vinyl transfer paper machine.

The article mentions several paper cutters including the Micron cutter from Akiyama International, BaumCut 26.4 from Baumfolder Corp., and Champion 305 and 370 from The Challenge Machinery Co.

The article offers information on the installation of the Saber XXL paper cutter from the paper cutting machines manufacturer Colter & Peterson at the paper manufacturer SunShine Paper Co.

Reports on the creation of a low-cost way to endow ink-jet printers with precise paper-cutting abilities, by researchers at CEA Le Ripault in Monts, France. Combination of a relatively low-power single-emitter infrared laser diode with an ink that is transparent to visible light; Applications of the approach which include the cutting of complex shapes that can include partially scored cuts suitable for folding; Contact information.

The article offers tips for a printing company on choosing and buying a paper cutter. The differences, performance and size of the paper cutter should be regarded before purchasing. The author refers to the size of the material to be cut as one of the most significant things to consider. The type of material to be cut is another factor to consider. It is also suggested to identify the machine usage pattern of the paper cutter, as well as its incorporation with related equipment.

An interview is presented with Herbert Hennig, general manager of paper converter company UPM NorService. Topics include the development of the digital printing market, UPM NorService's investment in a SHM Digicut sheeter from paper packaging machinery manufacturer Pemco, and the company's cooperation with Pemco. Special attention is paid to the benefits from the installation of Pemco's machine at UPM's factory in Dörpen, Germany.

The article explains the difference between old and modern guillotine paper cutters. It is noted that the current models have better knife drives and hydraulic systems, ensuring the utmost in accuracy and providing the strength to cut through tough materials. According to the author, the retractable rear side gauge is one of the breakthroughs in cutting efficiency. The differences in automatic loading and off-loading are indicated.

The article discusses safety standards for paper cutting operations. Discussed is a two-hand start-and-hold system which prevents the hands from being in the work area. This is done by using both hands to start the cut and then both hands hold down the switches to finish the cut. Another safety standard is maintaining a back-up. An example is having two relays such that if one relay fails the other relay will prevent an accident. It is also mentioned that finger proofing is maintained by covering all moving parts.

Discusses the increased use of paper shredders in the office. Concern about the confidentiality of records and industrial espionage; Growth of the paper shredding business; Executives and high-level secretaries' preference for personal shredders; Trend toward centralized paper shredding; Factors to be considered in buying a paper shredder.

Reports on Roosevelt Paper Co.'s construction of its own sheeting equipment to convert rolls into sheets of precise sizes to fill orders. Reason for building own sheeter; Introduction of the equipment; Features and functions.

Presents information on printing equipment and supplies available in the United States as of August 2000. Release of the Victory Gergek computerized paper cutter by Vijuk; Hot melt for soft- and hardcover bookbinding applications from Henkel Adhesives; Update of the Full Product Index and Paper Comparison Guide of Westvaco.

The article discusses robot inventions that the author criticizes including a toilet paper portion cutter created by Michael Nichols, a machine by Maurice Bos which writes the time on a white board, and a machine that is mounted on runners' shoulders and feeds them tomatoes for energy.

The article evaluates several paper-cutting machines including Heidelberg's Polar Automation for Cutting Efficiency (P.A.C.E.) cutter, POLAR 78-30-inch cutters, and Colter & Peterson's Prism PC series of 21.5-inch to 32-inch machines. INSET: Making the cut.

The article features various products that were showcased at the 2007 Graph Expo in the U.S., including the ApogeeX 4.0 workflow software from Agfa Graphics, Prism paper cutter from Colter & Peterson and Rilecart B-599 wire binder from Spiel Associates Inc.

The article evaluates several products including the Océ ColorStream 3900 printing press from Canon Solutions America, the TBC-200L Top and Bottom Trimmer from Standard Horizon, and the 8000 Series digital presses from Xeikon.

The article previews several products from Canon Solutions America Inc., including the Oce Arizona 6170 XTS UV flatbed printer, OCE Colorado 1640 printer, and Oce ProCut flatbed cutter.

Features various equipment for quick printers in the United States. Includes A.B. Dick Co.'s 1420 series air-feed tabletop folders; UniCoil Inc.'s Office Combi, a desktop coil binding system; Challenge Machinery Co.'s Spartan 120 paper cutter.

The article offers information on industrial equipment from different manufacturers which include the Flex Divider VX 731 laminators from Rheon USA, Sigma 2.0 laminator from Rademaker USA and the ASTec Laminating Line from Rondo AG.

The article evaluates the Cutout Maker 1800 paper cutter from Variquest.

The article reports that Connemara Converting, a full service film, paper and board converting company supplying and servicing label printers, envelope producers and merchants in the U.S., has invested in a Marquip Ward United SheetWizard sheeter as it targets the burgeoning demand for digital-format 12- x 18-in sheets. The sheeter can deliver large-format sheets up to 65 x 81 in. The dual rotary knife technology of the sheeter gave the firm the capability to produce the large-format sheets.

The article describes the core cutting systems to be exhibited by Eberle at the international package printing, converting and labelling exhibition, Converflex 2013, in Milan, Italy, including the offline core cutters, the edgeboard production lines, and the high output production lines of spiral wound paper cutting machines.

Surveys digital printers with built-in finishing systems. Konica 7066; Heidelberg Digimaster 9110; Xerox DocuTech publishing systems with bookletmaking features; Digital duplicator RISO PS8050; DBM-80 bookletmaker from Duplo; Systems that feature finishing prior to imaging form Standard, ESP and Roll Systems; Therm-O-Type and Sunraise thermography systems.

The article offers information on Pasaban's Flexcut and Compact sheeters which can be connected to the Pasaban Connectivity Cloud and Pasaban Online Assistance service.

The article reports on the usage of the Cricut paper-cutting machine in classrooms in the U.S. Amber Jones of Hartford Christian Academy in West Hartford, Connecticut claims that the Cricut machine encourages her students to get involved in the development of bulletin boards, signs and posters. The machine is also adopted by eight-grade teacher Stacey Meckes from Emmaus, Pennsylvania in her mathematics lectures.

The article presents questions and answers on flexible packaging which include the latest technology in slitting and rewinding, the biggest inefficiencies with slitters and rewinders, and the safety of new slitting and rewinding equipment.

The article evaluates several rotary die-cutters including RD-4055 from Horizon, 550 from Bograma and offset press metal die-cutting kit from Kocher + Beck GmbH + Co.

To finish or convert the output of digital printers with production speeds of more than 1,000 pages per minute into individual booklets online is proving to be something of a [...]

An interview with president Michael Pappas of slitter rewinders manufacturer Catbridge Machinery LLC is presented. Pappas discusses the trends in slitting and rewinding sector citing the transition from offloading finished rolls to automatic packaging. He outlines the importance of slitting and rewinding in quality end product and notes the ergonomics in slitting and rewinding equipment.

The article offers information on topics related to slitter rewinders technology. Topics mentioned include the development of to slitter rewinders by GOEBEL IMS, the importance of technological innovations in the manufacturing industry, and the efficiency and reliability of slitter rewinders in labor productivity. Also mentioned was the importance of choosing the right manufacturer for rewinders.

Ever since the 15th century, when Johannes Gutenberg invented movable-type printing, technology has been improving the way we reproduce words, two-dimensional images, and three-dimensional shapes. The shoe industry led the [...]