Workhorse & Wizard

摘要

Smart. Simple. Self-sufficient-the modern flexographic printing press is both workhorse and wizard. They're safe, sturdy, skilled communicators and both operator and-to a degree-Earth friendly. They're reliable, predictable and consistent. Their purchase requires a sizeable investment but brings significant rewards. Equipped to accommodate data-driven performance metrics, today's presses are designed to heighten efficiency and control. They're clearly upping the game. Converters pondering press purchases are advised to focus on more than price, performance and features. Original equipment manufacturers suggest that they pay careful attention to both Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and, of course, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). That brings them into what's becoming familiar territory-Industry 4.0/Packaging 4.0.