DIGITAL PRINTING ON CORRUGATED SEMINAR & WORKSHOPWednesday, February 7, 2018 | 8:00am – 4:30pm Thursday, February 8, 2018 | 8:00am - 4:00pm

This premiere workshop is based on the movement to digital printing taking place in paper packaging and the need for a well thought out plan for meeting customer expectations. Learn from knowledgeable developers and users in digital print for corrugated. This course will be held at Sun Automation where training will take place in a classroom with hands-on access to state-of-the-art digital printer.

This course is intended for companies who are starting to get into digital or those who are thinking about it. The course will touch all the concerns and issues with direct digital print on corrugated. Many areas of the course will have hands-on training using a digital printer. The course will be presented in an open format, which will include time for detail questions and answers on specific topics.

COURSE TOPICS• Understand what’s capable in digital printing and better

understand customer needs and expectations. You’ll review themany digital printer types to determine what is best for yourmarket.

• Workflow concept required for preprint activities, including filegeneration from your customer or yourself, Color management toassure correct color matching to the paper used and the internalsoftware for the print engine to place the ink on the paper. Youwill learn about different drop sizes and their effect on the printedfile.

• Review the Business Model of Digital including disruption andchanges to your current production processing system, Hardwareand support personnel and cost differences of the digitally printedsheet versus flexo or litho printing. The course will review theTotal Cost of Ownership model, including decisions on print headlife, staffing, ink costs and capital expenditure.

By the end of the seminar, you will leave with the knowledge you need to go further in digital printing and get the results you are looking for when you return home. You’ll also leave with a vastly expanded set of possibilities for getting started in digital and building a digital platform for your customers at the level and pace that works for your company.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND• Business owners

• Salespeople

• Marketing personnel

INSTRUCTORSDavid CarmichaelDavid Carmichael of SUN Automation Group® currently oversees the technical aspects of the company’s latest digital printing innovation—CorrStream®. As the Technical Manager for the CorrStream® product line, David has been

responsible for helping to ensure the technology is production line ready and operational since 2016 with a successful BETA machine.

Over the last decade, David has been called upon to train or work alongside project managers and engineers throughout the printing industry. His keen industry knowledge has also led him to present at various AICC and TAPPI conferences.

Other Trainers Include:

• Brad Albright – Director, BusinessDevelopment, ColorHub

• Troy Hewgly - Regional Sales and BusinessDevelopment, DS Smith

• Jerry Fitch – Account Manager, Sensient Colors• Phil Hackney - Technical Support Specialist,

ErgoSoft• Darin Boling - Technical Specialist, SUN

Automation• Paul Aliprando – VP Digital Tecnologies, SUN

Automation\• Allie O’Brien – Sales Associate, KemiArt US• Troy Hewgly – Regional Sales and Business

Development, DS Smith• Jerry Fitch – Account Manager, Sensient Colors• Josh McNaughton – Product Specialist, Xante

Corporation• Darin Boling - Technical Specialist, SUN

Automation• Ray Weiss – Digital Imaging Specialist, SGIA• Brad Albright – Director, Business

Development, ColorHub

DIGITAL PRINTING INTRODUCTION SYLLABUSWhat Are You Trying to Do with Digital?

• Customer Response—faster deliveries

• Reduce Cost—eliminate print plates

• Increase Value—From block printing to picture printing

• Save your butt—Everyone is doing it, must be something to it

Printer Types• Multi-pass or scanner—slow with higher resolution

• Print heads move over paper

• Paper and heads move

• Single pass—Fast with lower resolution

• Paper moves in one direction under Print Heads

• High speed variable data systems—single color

Artwork• Do you have the right file type?

• PDF, TIF, JPG, EPS

• File size

• Resolution

The four quadrants of digital printing• Software

• Inks

• Jetting

• Paper

Current Business Model• Linkage to operations—disruptive areas to current systems

• IT—what is involved

• Finance—costing model

The Total Cost of Ownership• Lease or Buy

• Ink Costs

• Head Life

• Staffing Requirements

HOST PLANTSUN AutomationSUN Automation Group® is a global industry leader providing corrugated box plants with innovative equipment for feeding, printing and converting. The wide range of products are proven solutions for increasing production, efficiency and profitability. With 24/7 on-site technical support, SUN Automation is known for its exceptional service and care. Headquartered outside of Baltimore, Maryland, SUN Automation has service centers around the globe.

COURSE LOCATIONSUN Automation Group12201 Long Green Pike Glen Arm, MD 21057 (410) 472-2900(Convenient to the Baltimore area)

Sheraton903 Dulaney Valley RoadTowson, Maryland 21204

Double & Single Executive Room: $139To Make Reservations: Call (410) 321-7400

Group Code: SUN

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