Problem Solution

Our solution

Automated punching and bending: absolute precision, continuous workflow, zero variability

GMDE implements automated punching and bending systems that eliminate manual variability and ensure the same level of precision on every plate, regardless of the operator or production shift.

Punzonatura di precisione con tolleranze certificate

Ogni lastra viene punzonata con la stessa posizione e la stessa forza, garantendo un registro stabile sulla macchina da stampa fin dalla prima copia.

Piega automatica per ogni formato lastra

Il sistema gestisce automaticamente i diversi formati in uso nel centro stampa, senza ricalibrazione manuale al cambio formato.

Integrazione con il flusso di movimentazione lastre

Punzonatura e piega si inseriscono nel flusso automatizzato che parte dal CTP e arriva alla rotativa, senza passaggi manuali intermedi.

Tracciabilità di ogni lastra processata

Il sistema registra i parametri di ogni operazione, permettendo di identificare e isolare rapidamente eventuali anomalie prima che raggiungano la macchina.

The problem we know well

Unstable registration often starts with an improperly punched or bent plate and it is usually discovered only after the press is running

Plate punching and bending may seem like simple operations, but they are a constant source of variability. A plate that falls outside tolerance reaches the press, registration cannot be achieved, and production is interrupted. The root cause was introduced much earlier in a process that is rarely monitored systematically.

Variabilità di registro dovuta a lastre piegate con tolleranze non costanti tra un operatore e l'altro.

Fermi rotativa per correzioni di registro che si sarebbe potuto evitare con una punzonatura precisa a monte.

Perdita di tempo e carta nella fase di avviamento, con sprechi che si moltiplicano su ogni commessa.

Dipendenza dalla manualità e dall'esperienza del singolo operatore per un'operazione che dovrebbe essere completamente standardizzata.

benefits

Stable registration from the very first copy

A plate punched with absolute precision achieves proper registration on the press without manual adjustments, enabling faster start-ups and significantly reducing waste copies.

Elimination of operator-related variability

The automated system delivers the same level of precision regardless of who operates it, removing one of the main sources of inconsistency in plate preparation.

Fewer press stoppages caused by registration issues

Accurate punching upstream prevents many of the registration problems that typically arise during production, reducing unplanned downtime.

A continuous workflow from prepress to printing

Integrated with the plate handling system, automated punching does not create bottlenecks. Plates arrive at the press ready to use, exactly when they are needed.

Reduced startup waste

Fewer registration adjustments during startup mean less paper waste and less time spent reaching production quality.

Compatibility with multiple formats and press brands

The systems implemented by GMDE are compatible with the most common plate formats and with the leading press manufacturers used in newspaper printing facilities.

Prepress, Newspapers and Industrial Printing

STEC

A printing centre specialised in newspaper production, focused on increasing production capacity while maintaining high-quality standards. The company needed to upgrade its printing press with advanced automation and control systems to manage new publishing contracts, reduce waste, and optimise production efficiency without compromising print quality.

-30% Reduction in print waste and increased production efficiency of the Goss Uniliner press

Prepress, Pharmaceutical Packaging and Industrial Printing

Grafibox Sud

A historic company specialised in high-quality printing and pharmaceutical packaging, with a strong focus on technological innovation and production continuity. The company needed to modernise its prepress equipment with an advanced CTP solution capable of improving efficiency, imaging quality, and operational reliability while reducing costs and machine downtime.

-40% Reduction in machine downtime and increased operational efficiency across the entire prepress department

The plate arrives at the press ready to print. Accurate. Registered. No manual intervention required

Automated punching and bending: absolute precision, continuous workflow, zero variability

Unstable registration often starts with an improperly punched or bent plate and it is usually discovered only after the press is running

Stable registration from the very first copy

Elimination of operator-related variability

Fewer press stoppages caused by registration issues

A continuous workflow from prepress to printing

Reduced startup waste

Compatibility with multiple formats and press brands

Companies
that chose GMDE

STEC

Grafibox Sud

The plate arrives at the press ready to print. Accurate. Registered. No manual intervention required

Automated punching and bending: absolute precision, continuous workflow, zero variability

Unstable registration often starts with an improperly punched or bent plate and it is usually discovered only after the press is running

Stable registration from the very first copy

Elimination of operator-related variability

Fewer press stoppages caused by registration issues

A continuous workflow from prepress to printing

Reduced startup waste

Compatibility with multiple formats and press brands

Companies that chose GMDE

STEC

Grafibox Sud

Companies
that chose GMDE