Packaging
Degrava Systems Donates Digital Color Printing System To Cal Poly State University
Monday 22. December 2008 - Thanks to a donation by Degrava Systems, Cal Poly State University's graphic communications department boasts possession of a DP 8500, one of the world's most advanced narrow web digital color printing systems.
Degrava Systems donated the DP 8500, which is used to print high-quality digital labels and tags, because the company wants to enhance the knowledge and capabilities of the next generation of print production leaders.
“We believe it’s important colleges and universities have access to state-of-the art technology because their students will one day drive the industry’s growth and innovation,” said Tim Sykes, vice president of sales and marketing, Degrava Systems. “The graphic communication department at Cal Poly is well regarded within the industry and we are excited by the opportunity to have our print solutions be a part of Cal Poly’s high level of instruction and research.”
University officials say that the DP 8500 meets in an important educational need at the school because of printing industry trends toward digital short-run, low waste, color printing. According to Dr. Harvey Levenson, head of Cal Poly’s graphic communication department, sustainability and lean manufacturing have become more than buzz words in the industry, increasing demand for printing solutions that offer low waste, digital short-run color that require little or no excess inventory.
“It is imperative, that a leading and forward thinking university such as Cal Poly provide education in graphic communication that is cutting edge,” said Levenson, who also serves as director of the Graphic Communication Institute at Cal Poly. “We must teach realistic processes and workflow as we prepare the future leadership of the field and improve the ability of the present leadership to run the industry. The DP 8500 represents the components of present trends – digital, short-run color, low waste, and sustainable production.”
The San Luis Obispo, Calif., university has one of the best-known graphic communication programs in the nation, with 300 students enrolled in a bachelors of science degree program that offers concentrations in graphics and packaging, printing and imaging management, electronic publishing and imaging, and design reproduction technology. Founded in 1946, the department features more than 33,000 square feet of laboratory space.
With a reputation for creating brilliant, durable and visually superior color for labels, tags and other narrow web applications, the DP 8500 digital press features the proven, reliable, award-winning LED technology of OKI Printing Solutions and is powered by Degrava’s Color Pro color management system. Engineered with in-plant printers, converters and manufacturers in mind, the DP 8500 provides the simplicity of a toner-based continuous feed system that prints on industry standard converted or non-converted paper and synthetic adhesive-backed substrates.
Examples of labels and tags produced by the DP-8500 include container labels, ingredient listings, apparel tags, promotional pieces, asset tracking labels, retail shelf signage and custom ID bracelets.