Me & My

Tried & tested: Heidelberg Speedmaster CD74
Launched at Drupa 2000, the Speedmaster CD74 was introduced primarily as a packaging press and built using an entirely new design. However, over the past 10 years, the B2 machine has been tweaked to...

Me & my: Presstek Aurora Pro
Nick Livemore, director of DXP Print Solutions, tells Jon Severs how the chemistry-free plates offer consistency for his Wickford, Essex, business

Tried & tested: Kodak NexPress 2100
The story of the Kodak NexPress 2100 is one of evolution. And testimony to its ability to adapt to market requirements, there are often not enough secondhand units on the market to fulfil demand.

Me & my: TimeHarvest FileMaker Go
Andrew Edmondson, Purely Digital managing director, tells Simon Creasey that the iPad app allows him to respond very quickly to clients' needs

Me & My... Fastbind Fotomount
Mike Waterfall, director of Creative Print Solutions, describes how this machine is helping his firm offer high-value photobook products

Tried & Tested: Ryobi 520 GX
A robust design that has withstood the test of time belies a host of modern advancements on this 'fast and accurate' B3 press, finds Simon Creasey

Tried & Tested: Presstek Dimension 400
Unveiled in 2001 to replace the PearlSetter - Presstek's first off-press imaging device - the Dimension range made its UK outing at Ipex 2002. Offered in 2pp, 4pp and 8pp models and respectively...

Me & My... Cito RSP Easy Inline Finishing System
Tim Sell, managing director of Newport-based Crossprint, tells Simon Creasey how this machine is saving his company time and money

Tried & tested: KBA Rapida 75
Unveiled at Drupa 2008, the Rapida was the first B2 press that used performance features and innovations found on the manufacturer's larger presses. The 75 essentially evolved out of the predecessor...

Me & my: Compose InkScript
Tony Edmonds, director of Azimuth Print in Chipping Sodbury, relates how this low-cost system has improved output and reduced waste.