simulation
A simulation is the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time. Simulations require the use of models; the model represents the key characteristics or behaviors of the selected system or process, whereas the ...
software to reproduce the operating conditions of complex multi-colour printing presses that often cost several million dollars. Simulators are available for different printing process technologies (Offset Sheetfed, Heatset and Coldset Web Offset; Flexographic and
Gravure
Rotogravure (or gravure for short) is a type of intaglio printing process, which involves engraving the image onto an image carrier. In gravure printing, the image is engraved onto a cylinder because, like offset printing and flexography, i ...
Packaging), includes their consumables (like inks, plates, paper and other substrates) and where pertinent, in-line packaging operations (such as folding, cutting, label creation).
Simulation in education and training
Press operators get ‘hands-on’ experience in quality control and problem solving without the costs, dangers or unstructured training associated with learning on actual presses. A wide variety of printing conditions and problems are covered that are used for training, skills assessment, performance enhancement and process analysis. Simulation is a means of presenting infrequent problems before they happen so that they can be recognized when they do occur. Exercises can evaluate specific competencies and if they are used to solve problems. When possible, simulators training scenarios are linked to industry-standard curricula lik PIA the NAA (
Norrköping
Norrköping (; ) is a city in the province of Östergötland in eastern Sweden and the seat of Norrköping Municipality, Östergötland County, about 160 km southwest of the national capital Stockholm, 40 km east of county seat Link� ...
Sweden
, title = Development of knowledge and press-test based Heatset training simulator
, url = http://www.hdm-stuttgart.de/international_circle/conferences/11norrkoeping/abstracts/view?get_id=18-herman
, format = abstract
, conference-url = http://ic2011.itn.liu.se/index.php?s=conference
, author1-first = Peter
, author1-last = Herman
, author2-first = Laurent
, author2-last = Grimaldi
, author3-first = Gerd
, author3-last = Carl
, publisher = {{url , 1 = http://www.hdm-stuttgart.de/international_circle , 2 = International Circle of Teaching Institute for Polygraphic industry
, date = September 19–23, 2011
, accessdate = March 8, 2013
16.icgq transcon case study
17.shorewood case study
18.field case study
19.lithokrone case study
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, 1 = http://www.flexography.org
, 2 = Flexographic Technical Association
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, 1 = www.sinapseprint.com
, 2 = Sinapse Print – Training Simulators & Software
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, 1 = http://www.worldskills.org
, 2 = WorldSkills International
Printing