Showing Signs of Industry Rebound --EDITOR'S notebook

Interest was shown by buyers representing all aspects of print production, according to the buzz both on and off the show floor. The demand for automated equipment incorporating fast makereadies, reduced waste, operator touchscreens, as well as eliminated steps, continues to proliferate. And reaching the Holy Grail of true, computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) to streamline workflows and maximize automation is finally becoming more than just a futuristic concept. Industry pundits remind us often how the graphic arts continues to lag other manufacturing industries in CIM's adoption. But progress is now being made.