By DPS Staff

The annual co-located AIIM International Conference and Exposition and ON DEMAND Conference takes place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA from April 20 to 22, 2010. AIIM is positioned as the definitive industry gathering for information management professionals. This year’s ON DEMAND show focuses on print opportunities in an interactive world. Together, the two conferences offer a one-stop event that represents the entire information lifecycle—from data capture through print and electronic delivery.

Avanti Computer Systems, booth 1448, launches version 12 of its Graphic Arts Management System. The latest version is enhanced with new features including Microsoft Outlook integration, direct mail management, enhanced purchasing and inventory management, and deeper integrations into key applications including Heidelberg Prinect, HP SmartStream, Pageflex, NowDocs, Ultimate, and XMpie. In addition, Stephen McWilliam, EVP, Avanti, speaks at Web2Print2Ship: Five bone-crushing mistakes to avoid in developing a zero touch multi-vendor workflow. #300

BCC Software, booth 1038, discusses the future of mailing with printing and mailing industry leaders in the Mailing & Fulfillment Pavilion. BCC representatives are on hand to discuss What’s Next in the mailing industry; how BCC is responding to those challenges with innovation, advocacy, and leadership; and how printing and mailing professionals who partner with BCC turn industry challenges into opportunities for themselves and clients. BCC highlights key topics such as postal innovations and address quality. #352

C.P. Bourg, booth 501, features its new Bourg BSF Sheet Feeder in two production line configurations. One line operates with a BCM Bleed Crease Module and a BME Booklet Maker demonstrating large format production; the other BSF connects to Bourg’s BDF Document Finisher. The company also shows its BB3002 Perfect Binder and several folding systems from partner Baumfolder. #301

Canon U.S.A., Inc., booth 1100, showcases solutions from its enterprise, production, large format, and software portfolios to demonstrate the latest in advanced workflow management offerings. The recently launched imageRUNNER ADVANCE line is displayed, providing attendees with an up-close look at how the seamless integration of hardware and software solutions enable companies to advance business. To highlight its Managed Document Services (MDS) offerings, Canon features the uniFLOW Output Manager, a scalable solution delivering print management functionality and cost-savings benefits, as well as Canon’s imageWARE Prepress Manager and Enterprise Management Control. #302

CGS Publishing Technologies International, booth 316, demonstrates how ORIS Press Matcher Pro provides integrated enterprise-level color management solutions for the digital print market. ORIS Press Matcher Pro offers digital printers the ability to integrate unified color across all forms of printing. This unique technology extends itself to digital presses, wide format printing, and offset production. #303

Contex, booth 2339, introduces its new 24-inch multifunction solution. The XD2490 MFP is designed for small businesses to have a low cost outlet for scanning, copying, and communicating. At its heart is the company's successful XD2490 scanner, ideal for applications in the technical and CAD market, as well as construction, government, and GIS markets. Pairing the low-cost XD2490 with a high stand and the easy-to-use, yet powerful Nextimage software enables it to be coupled with any 24-inch printer and integrate into a space-saving, single-footprint MFP. #350

CrawfordTech, booth 1032, helps clients minimize document process costs through automation, presenting new savings opportunities and enabling them to react quickly to changes in regulations, business requirements, and infrastructure. CrawfordTech features its document re-engineering products including Enterprise IMB, Transpromo Express, Operations Express, and Dynamic Document Archive. #304

Duplo, booth 1114, showcases several of its newest digital print finishing solutions, such as the DFS-3500 Near-Line Bookletmaking System developed to completely finish full-bleed booklets in a single pass. Ideal for short-run applications, it incorporates the DBM-350/T mid-range bookletmaker and trimmer inline with a DC-445 Creaser, combining slitting and creasing with the stitch fold and trim features of the DBM-350 Bookletmaking System. Multiple functions in one system eliminate the need for a separate guillotine cutter and creasing machine. #305

GMC Software Technology, booth 513, provides attendees with previews of future releases of its PrintNet suite of personalization software. These include upgrades to support print applications as well as email and mobile communications. The company also demonstrates digital asset management and integrated campaigns with GMC Analytics. #306

Hewlett-Packard (HP), booth 1501, demonstrates a variety of technologies and solutions for enterprise organizations seeking to drive efficiency, cost savings, and environmental responsibility into their imaging and printing operations. HP’s portfolio includes high-speed scanners, extensibility platform capabilities, fleet management software, solutions for telecommuters, and HP Designjet large format devices. #307

HP Exstream, booth 1501, highlights HPExstream, its fully integrated software platform for the creation, management, and delivery of customer communications across the enterprise. Key HP Exstream solutions are showcased, including HPExstream Interactive and Remote Collaboration. #308

InfoPrint Solutions Company, booth 411, showcases its hardware, software, and professional services solutions. The company highlights the many ways it enables cost savings, productivity, and high-quality output. InfoPrint’s offerings revolve around three solution areas, TransPromo, print on demand, and automated document factory. Attendees are invited to watch demonstrations and hear customer success stories. InfoPrint also displays hardware from its continuous forms and cutsheet portfolio. InfoPrint executives are scheduled to speak at event sessions. #309

interlinkONE, booth 306, demonstrates the latest enhancements to its multi-channel marketing software, ilinkONE Version 8. Companies use ilinkONE to build, manage, execute, and measure all marketing initiatives in one solution. The company expects its quick response codes to draw attention. These elements, when added to print, help make it interactive. #310

Meadows Publishing Solutions, booth 836, features its DesignMerge Pro Bundle. The suite of software is specifically designed for variable data production and is now available for Adobe InDesign as well as QuarkXPress. #311

Mohawk Fine Papers, booth 1343, displays its proPhoto paper, which is specifically engineered for use on HP Indigo presses. The new Mohawk proPhoto is designed to meet the most demanding expectations of professional and amateur photographers. Its semi-gloss luster finish yields a high-quality look and feel and is offered in 190 gsm and 260 gsm. #312

NewPage, booth 630, announces a customizable digital paper swatchbook. Accessible via an innovative Web-to-print variable data tool, newpagedigital.com users are able to order and personalize materials demonstrating variable data capabilities to create one-of-a-kind books. The tool provides users the ability to upload their company logo, customize information on the cover, and include personalized letters for the recipient of the swatchbook. Users can select from the entire range of NewPage digital papers to create a swatchbook and vary the message depending on the target customer or print application. #351

Nordson Corporation, booth 318, displays BetterBook adhesive binding solutions that specifically target digital print applications. The product line includes closed systems and offers pumps, melters, dispense guns, and pattern controls for single- and multi-clamp binders. For spine glue applications, Nordson specializes in solutions for PUR adhesives and recently introduced the PURBlue 4 slug melter for efficient and effective processing of low volumes of reactive PUR adhesives needed for short-run digital print jobs. #313

Océ Business Services, booth 2232, highlights its digital mail, records management, and document imaging solutions. Océ Digital Mail combines traditional mail management services with the ability to convert all incoming, scannable mail from physical to digital form in the mail center. Business benefits include reducing the volume of unwanted mail and increasing productivity. A presentation by Océ executives highlighting Océ Digital Mail will take place April 20, 2010 from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Application Showcase Theater located on the expo hall floor. #314

Océ North America, booth 925, demonstrates technology that helps print professionals boost productivity, reduce costs, and win on demand business. Solutions include high-speed inkjet, wide format color, and fast duplex production. Océ software streamlines workflow for pre-press, production, and output management. #315

Optical Image Technology, booth 2425, features its DocFinity ECM software. Visitors are invited to stop by to test the solution’s intuitive interface for users and administrators as well as robust models that handle a wide range of organizational needs. See the drag-and-drop, point-and-click workflow designer that makes it easy for organizations to implement business process management—without programming experience. #316

Pitney Bowes, booth 1215, demonstrates ways to make every connection a new opportunity for growth. The Pitney Bowes IntelliJet Printing System powered by Production Intelligence software helps mailers integrate print and mail processes to lower operational costs, increase production efficiencies, and add value to customer communications. Additionally, Pitney Bowes Production Intelligence suite of software solutions are displayed, including the P/I Output Manager and DFWorks. #317

Presstek, booth 725, showcases the Presstek 52DI-AC, a 52cm landscape format press with a maximum sheet size of 20.47 by 14.76 inches. It quickly produces high-value printing at a low cost per page for runs in the 500 to 20,000 range. The 52DI-AC offers waterless printing, water-based aqueous coatings, on-press chemistry-free platemaking, and generates substantially less waste than conventional offset printing processes. #318

PSI Engineering, booth 649, introduces high-speed envelope printing and feeding to the digital print market. The latest addition to PSI’s digital printer series is the Laser Mail 3655 GA, featuring spot-on color and hot folders. The company unveils a new ergonomic design and demonstrating how the system prints in full color using EFI Fiery Controller technology to deliver incredible color in one pass. #355

RISO, booth 304, presents the ComColor series of full-color inkjet printers, five powerful machines engineered to print high volumes at ultra-high speed, year after year. Designed for ultimate ease of use, the printers require virtually no operator training, are economical, and consume minimal electricity. #319

Rochester Software Associates (RSA), booth 1442, demonstrates the latest versions of two products and launches a new product. QDirect Enterprise Output Manager version 3.9 offers increased job management capabilities and integration with WebCRD. Enhanced capabilities include the ability of QDirect to track a job’s progress on printers and the creation of customer-definable workflow phases to facilitate better job tracking. Also, RSA’s new product, KDKPrint, enables native NexPress SmartBoard files to print on non-Kodak based devices. #320

Rollem, booth 643, features its Jetstream finishing solution. It slits digitally printed postcards, greeting cards, business cards, and more. Trim and cut in both directions to produce large volumes of accurately finished card products in one pass. Additionally, Rollem’s ADVANTAGE is an affordable perf/score solution. Rollem’s Mailstream finishing solutions offer the ability to maintain the integrity of the mail. #321

Solimar Systems, booth 519, exhibits a new version of Rubika to further address the post-composition document re-engineering market. The enhanced version, along with all of Solimar’s solution suite, is displayed. Engineered in a modular fashion, the Rubika product suite solves many problems associated with high-volume transactional print and online viewing environments. The suite modules modify and re-engineer datastreams to automate manual processes, enable postal savings, add value to documents, and leverage finishing equipment. #353

Standard Finishing Systems, booth 615, showcases a range of highly automated post-press and feeding and finishing solutions under the theme, Think Intelligent Automation. For continuous-feed saddlestitching, the company displays the Standard Horizon StitchLiner 6000 integrated with Hunkeler’s UW6 unwinder and CS6 rotary cutter for production of up to 6,000 high-quality booklets per hour, inline with continuous-feed printers. For short-run case binding, the recently released Standard Horizon HCB-2 Case Binder allows hardcover book production in print on demand environments. #322

Xerox Corporation, booth 601, helps print professionals generate higher profits and deliver value to customers by providing innovative digital production technology, workflow solutions, and business development tools and services that complement and grow existing businesses. Xerox demonstrates various print applications on a broad portfolio of digital color products. #323

XMPie, booth 601, provides attendees with the opportunity to experience the advantages of one-to-one-in-one with its software for variable data print, cross-media, Web-to-print, and marketing analytics. Visitors can test XMPie solutions themselves or join an XMPie expert demonstration. #324

The Best of Both Worlds
The AIIM/ON DEMAND exposition is a unique opportunity to experience every aspect of the document lifecycle. DPS formulates editorial based on the understanding of both content creation and output. When data is properly managed, amazing things happen with the latest production workflow tools, high-quality production printing, and professional finishing. dps