In the early 1990s, the printing industry faced a major transformation: print runs were becoming shorter, deadlines tighter, and quality standards higher. It became clear that the industry could no longer rely on the same workflows as in the 1980s — with analog plates and numerous manual steps in preparing intermediate images on film. Printers...
For decades, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has been a trendsetter in printing technology. However, like any dynamic company, Heidelberg has had to adapt to changing market realities. In the early 1990s, the decision was made to discontinue production of the T-Offset sheetfed offset press and replace it with a more modern and versatile model, the Quickmaster...
11 of March, 2025 is a special day in the history of printing. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is celebrating its 175th anniversary. For me, as the author of these lines, it is particularly significant that I have been close to the company for almost 7 per cent of its existence time. In honour of such a...
Our story today is about a sheetfed offset printing machine that was not destined to live a long and happy life. It was produced for a very short period of time – from 1984 to 1994, but it is notable for the fact that it was an attempt by Heidelberg to gain a foothold in...
With the advent of relatively inexpensive plate exposure devices in the mid-2000s, the popularity of Computer-to-Print machines, where each print unit was equipped with a separate laser head, began to decline. It should be recalled that such machines had been developed by both Heidelberg and a number of other equipment manufacturers since the late 80s...
In the world of printing, the 1980s was an era of transformation, when mechanics and manual labour began to give way to digital technology. One of the symbols of this revolution was the Heidelberg CPC (Central Printing Control) range of digital printing controls. These modules ushered in a new era of automation, offering solutions that...
Today’s walk through the city of Heidelberg will be a bit personal and even nostalgic. No doubt, after many years of working at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, my heart has also stayed forever in this city, as sung in a famous local song. I visited this beautiful city for the first time in the summer of 1998....
Few people today remember who produced the first industrial printing machine that could do away with the long manual process of making printing plates. In the meantime, it was also the good old Heidelberger Druckmaschinen with its legendary model GTO. Today we will look back at this curious configuration, which became the forefather of today’s...
This story is interesting to people, even those with very little knowledge of printing, for many reasons. It’s about how important it is in our world to get your message right. The ‘printing press on wheels’ is an example of a colourful and unusual way of communicating your product to your target audience. Our story...
Writing the history of one of the most interesting machines in Heidelberg’s history is quite a challenge. After all, the Heidelberg GTO is not just a printing press. If you needed a non-standard job that could not be done by conventional means – the Heidelberg GTO is at your service! A thick book could be...
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