GRAPH EXPO WRAP-UP -- Digital Integration Takes the Stage

JDF and the issues surrounding its implementation will be explored in greater depth in upcoming issues of Printing Impressions.

A sometimes related trend was the expansion of efforts to more directly integrate the creative workflow into print production systems. Creo has been a leading proponent of this workflow approach with its Network Graphic Production concept and Synapse family of products. After previewing it at On Demand 2002 in New York City, Heidelberg formally launched its offering, now called Prinect Internet Portal. These online systems provide tools to the content creator, including solutions for preflighting, proofing and job submission.