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FTC Alliance Group FTC Alliance Group MeetingMeeting

& SGI Users Meeting& SGI Users Meeting

Man Roland HeadquartersWestmont, IL

November 08 2002



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Introductions And Introductions And WelcomeWelcome



Welcome to the first joint Welcome to the first joint FTC Alliance Group and FTC Alliance Group and

SGI Simulator Users SGI Simulator Users Meeting since December Meeting since December

20002000For those of you who don’t

remember, it was the one affected by an ice storm in Dallas, TX.



Introduction Of The SGI & Introduction Of The SGI & FTA Personnel And Their FTA Personnel And Their

RolesRoles



Introduction Of The SGI & FTA Introduction Of The SGI & FTA Personnel And Their RolesPersonnel And Their Roles

• Peter Herman– SGI President (Paris, France)

• Laurent Grimaldi– SGI Chief Technology Officer (Paris , France)

• Claude Mourey– SGI Project Leader - Diagnostic (Paris , France)

• Tom Barto– SGI Training & Technical Support (Charlotte, NC)



Introduction Of The SGI & FTA Introduction Of The SGI & FTA Personnel And Their RolesPersonnel And Their Roles

• Rick Mix– FTA Technical Director (Chicago, IL)

• John Anderson– SGI Flexo Project Manager & Project

Engineer (Pittsburgh, PA)

– FTC FlexSys™ Press Simulator Support Specialist (Pittsburgh, PA)



Now Please Introduce YourselfNow Please Introduce Yourself

• Remember to include:– Your name!

– Company

– Simulator type or press type

– How do you use the simulator

– What do you want from this meeting?





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Review of the May 2002 Review of the May 2002 FTC Alliance Group FTC Alliance Group

MeetingMeeting



Review of the May 2002Review of the May 2002FTC Alliance Group MeetingFTC Alliance Group Meeting

• Flexo 2002, Washington

• Discussion of simulator implementation

• Introduction to changes in version 3.0

• Extensive review of the priority list for future simulator versions

• Brief FLIPSS demonstration

• Introduced the future availability of a split simulator & trainer module



Review of the May 2002Review of the May 2002FTC Alliance Group MeetingFTC Alliance Group Meeting

• Results from the May meeting– Updated priority list

– Request for additional training materials

– Request for separate trainer availability for existing users





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Changes To FTC Alliance Changes To FTC Alliance Group Communication And Group Communication And

SupportSupport

Introducing the significant changes in the FTC alliance group and its membership



Changes In The Alliance Group Changes In The Alliance Group Communication And SupportCommunication And Support

• Rick Mix has taken over the responsibility for the alliance group




• November 01 2002, Dr John Anderson became the “FTC FlexSys™ press simulator support specialist”

• JA will be responsible for:– Alliance group member technical & troubleshooting

support– Primary train-the-trainer provider– Development of new training materials– Development of additional support materials

• More details later

Tel: 412-207-4918 Email: [email protected]




• This change simplifies communications between FTC, SGI, and all simulator users

• Provides FTC Alliance members with “expert”, US based support

• Allows FTC members to benefit from support items & training, developed exclusively for them.





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Product Update & NewsProduct Update & News



Update On FlexSys™ Version 3.0Update On FlexSys™ Version 3.0

• FLIPSS replaces TSM as the support and diagnostic system– FLIPSS has 2 levels of functionality

• Consultation Mode – [Users Only]

• Customization Mode – [Administrators Only]

–This package is a very significant enhancement to the previous TSM module by allowing customization

–Demonstration will follow by Claude Mourey




• 70+ of the high priority issues have been solved, these mainly considered– Copydesk and its functions

– Print fault images and their visualization

– Trainer interface and its functions

– Import/Export options

• Plus additional programmed functionality




• Tutorials have been added to introduce the simulator to new and existing users– Reducing the demands on the administrator– Increasing the “self-training” functionality

• Improved installation system– Single group of operations– Set your own trainers module password

• Demo of how to change the password




• Increased list of pressroom faults that would be visually identifiable are now indicated by a “red dot”

• Incorporation of the support documentation for direct access

• Realistic web viewer is fully functional



New Branding Of The New Branding Of The FlexSys™ Press SimulatorFlexSys™ Press Simulator



New Branding Of The New Branding Of The FlexSys™ SimulatorFlexSys™ Simulator

• At the alliance meeting in May 2002, the concept of a split version of the simulator was introduced– This was to allow separate software protection

keys for both simulator and trainer• This change was received very favorably

• However, since the Forum this concept has been significantly extended:



New Branding Of The New Branding Of The FlexSys™ SimulatorFlexSys™ Simulator

• Instead of 2 levels of split functionality, there are now 3 levels available.

• These have been branded as follows:– FlexSys™ Lite Simulator– FlexSys™ Standard Simulator– FlexSys™ Professional Simulator

• Alliance members all have the professional version

– The details of each are:



New Simulator Branding:New Simulator Branding:FlexSys™ FlexSys™ LiteLite Simulator Simulator

• Entry Level Simulator– Simplified press with reduced functionality– Single Press/Ink/Substrate combination– 50 Exercises (1 to 3 situations in each)

• Users Workbook (introduces the simulator & exercises)• Administrators Support Manual (exercise answers)

– 2 Interview Exercises & Guidelines– FLIPSS – Consultation Mode [User Only]



New Simulator Branding: New Simulator Branding: FlexSys™ FlexSys™ StandardStandard Simulator Simulator

• Fully functional simulator– Fully functional press

– Full range of inks & substrates

– 100+ Preset training exercises

– One set of “Lite” simulator exercises & support materials

– FLIPSS – Consultation Mode [User Only]



New Simulator Branding: New Simulator Branding: FlexSys™ FlexSys™ ProfessionalProfessional Simulator Simulator

• FlexSys™ Standard Simulator Plus– Trainer Module

• Creation of new training materials• Allows customization of the press, settings, materials,

specifications, etc.

– Print Job Generator• Add your own print jobs to the simulator

– FLIPSS – Consultation Mode [User Only]

– FLIPSS – Customization Mode [Administrator Only]



FlexSys™ Professional SimulatorSingle Dongle (Current)

Standard Simulator

FLIPSS Consultation

FLIPSS Customization

Trainer Customization

Option 1 – Single Security KeyOption 1 – Single Security Key

Current Situation



FlexSys™ Professional Simulator

Dongle #2 (Trainer)

FLIPSS Consultation


Additional Security Key Cost: Non-FTA Members - $500

FTA Members - $400


Dongle #1 (User)

Standard Simulator


FLIPSS Consultation

Option 2 – Separate Trainer Option 2 – Separate Trainer ModuleModule

Existing SimulatorSystems





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FlexSys™ “Lite” SimulatorFlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator

This Is The Official Announcement Of The Product Release.

November 08 2002



Introducing The Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” SimulatorFlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator

• What is the FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator?– Entry Level Simulator– Training Only– Targets & Enables Users “Self-Training”

• Using a user workbook• Introduction to the simulator via the workbook

– Introduction supported by the “Tutorial”• 50 progressive exercises

– Objective! Develop printing understanding & experience to achieve commercially acceptable print quality




• What is the FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator?– Minimized system “Administrator” support

demands• Introductions to the simulator supported by the

workbook and tutorial• Administrators Support Document

– Graphical display/information for each exercise» Showing the initial image» Each problem set in turn» The solution with other issues

• Administrator does NOT need to be a simulator expert to provide sufficient user support




• What is the FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator?– 2 Interview Exercises

• Each exercise has 5 mechanical biased print problems – (register, dirty anilox, plate mark, etc)

– The administrator runs the simulator, with the interviewee directing the actions

• Increases familiarity to relax printers• Evaluate the true knowledge of the interviewee• Reduce the risk of getting the wrong person• Use as an interview tool




• What is the FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator?– Consultation Mode FLIPSS Included

• Providing additional user support to solve exercises

• Reference source for Flexo terms, components, faults.




• What Press/Ink/Substrate combinations are available?– Each press type is simplified, to include just the

materials and components needed– The print units are fully functional– Other ancillary (pre & post print) components are

not available– The press is controlled from the print units

• The central control console only has the drive panel




• What Press/Ink/Substrate combinations are available?– Press

• CI

– Ink Type• Solvent Based, Water Based

– Substrate Type• Paper, Film, Foil





• CS: Top, Bottom, or Combination Printer

– Ink Type• Water Based

– Substrate Type• Corrugated





• IL

– Ink Type• UV Cured, Solvent Based, Water Based

– Substrate Type• Paper, Film




• What Press/Ink/Substrate combinations are available?– Already completed and NOW available are:

• IL / UV Cured / Paper• IL / Water Based / Paper

– Final testing/proofing and available mid November:• CI / Solvent Based / Film




• What Press/Ink/Substrate combinations are available?– Next for development to be available by the End

of November are:• CI / Water Based / Paper• CS Top / Water Based / Corrugated

– Planned for availability by the end of December:• IL / Solvent Based / Film• CS Bottom / Water Based / Corrugated• CI / Solvent Based / Foil




• What Press/Ink/Substrate combinations are available?– Planned for availability by the Spring 2003:

• 7 further US English combinations, to total 15• 15 Metric versions will then be added• Other combinations will be built if the demand

is present

– Please let us know what is the most applicable combinations to your company!




• Note! Initial release versions of the FlexSys™ “Lite” simulator, although complete, will be treated as “beta” versions for the overall FlexSys™ simulator.

• ONLY following industry testing and inclusion of any corrections will the 30+ versions be added to the standard and professional FlexSys™ simulator




• Subscribed FTC Alliance members who wish to participate in the beta testing will:– Benefit from access to their relevant beta

combination as soon as it is available– Provide feedback and direct input to improve the

combination where necessary– Receive intermediate updates if significant

changes are applied– Receive the final version with a future update of

the FlexSys™ installation CD




• Subscribed FTC Alliance members who do NOT wish to participate in the beta testing will:– Receive the final version as an intermediate

update, once all beta testing and any changes are applied

• Expected at 3 to 6 months after first beta release– Receive the final version with a future update of

the FlexSys™ installation CD

– Discuss in more detail this afternoon




• What is the FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator?– Training Ready Out Of The Box

• Once installed on a PC the “Lite” simulators need no training prior to use, just use the users workbook

• Each users gets a copy of the workbook– Supplied as a digital copy for local printing &

distribution• Workbook acts as a future reference source for users



Distribution Of Distribution Of “Lite” Training Materials“Lite” Training Materials

• For each “Lite” Press/Ink/Substrate combination there are:– 50 exercises

– Administrators support (exercise answers)

– Users workbook

• Distributed to subscribed FTC alliance group members in digital format




• Current FTC Alliance group members will receive– One digital copy of the training materials,

administrators support and users workbook

– Choose the combination most applicable to your company• As a beta version for testing (feedback needed)• And/Or once fully tested and released




• “Lite” training materials will be in a future upgrade of FlexSys™ Press Simulator

• BUT only once:– ALL press/ink/substrate combinations are

completed and released– An languages are completed– Alliance members exclusive benefit period

in the US is completed





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FLIPSS DemonstrationFLIPSS DemonstrationBy Claude MoureyBy Claude Mourey

FLexographic Integrated Process Support System



FLIPSS DemonstrationFLIPSS Demonstration

• Claude Mourey– Claude is the SGI Project Leader -

Diagnostic and responsible for all of the IPSS projects

– Claude is responsible for the FLIPSS product and its development• Please ask lots of questions



FLIPSS AnnouncementFLIPSS Announcement

• Announcing the availability of the “Consultation Only” FLIPSS– Non-FTA Member $1500

– FTA Member $1250



FLIPSS AnnouncementFLIPSS Announcement

• FLIPSS package:– 1 Customization FLIPSS & 2 Consultation

FLIPSS• $5500 non-FTA members• $5000 FTA members

– Each supplemental Consultation unit• $1250 non-FTA members• $1000 FTA members



Open Discussions And Open Discussions And Practical SessionPractical Session



Open Discussions And Practical Open Discussions And Practical SessionSession

• We have introduced many points this morning.

• Now it is your turn– This is an open session to ask questions

– Then try the newest versions for yourself• Please make the most of support from all of the

SGI & FTC specialists present



Lunch TimeLunch Time

Please feel free to continue discussions and practice with the

systems available



Summary Of The Changes Summary Of The Changes For The FlexSys™ Press For The FlexSys™ Press

Simulator & FLIPSS In 2002Simulator & FLIPSS In 2002



January 2002January 2002

FlexSys™Simulator

Version 2.5 Available



March 2002March 2002

FlexSys™Simulator

FLIPSS


Released As A NEWSeparate Product



July 2002July 2002

FlexSys™Simulator

FLIPSS

NEW Version 3.0 Released

Available As Separate Product



October 2002October 2002

FlexSys™ ProfessionalSimulator

FLIPSSCustomization

FlexSys™ StandardSimulator

NEW NameVersion 3.0 Available


NEW Separate ProductVersion 3.0 Available



November 2002November 2002



FLIPSSCustomization




FlexSys™ Lite Simulator

Announced & AvailableAs A New Product



November 2002November 2002



FLIPSSCustomization





Announced & AvailableAs A New Product

FLIPSSConsultation

Available As A NEWSeparate Product



December 2002December 2002



FLIPSSCustomization





First (8) CombinationsAvailable

FLIPSSConsultation

Available As ASeparate Product



Actions For 2003 ?Actions For 2003 ?

• Completion of 15 US English “Lite” versions.

• Develop and implement a FlexSys™ simulator update, based on the existing priority list and outstanding issues.

• Please tell us what you want in terms of your priorities for this update?

• Wish list items





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Priorities, Development, Priorities, Development, & Testing& Testing



Today’s Agenda - DetailsToday’s Agenda - Details

• Priorities, Development, & Testing– Priorities for next update

– Testing of updates

– Distribution of Lite training materials

– Priority list for future developments• Request for further alliance member feedback

– Using FlexSys™ on a MAC (APR)



Priorities For The Next UpdatePriorities For The Next Update

• Instead of looking into the detailed specifications in the priority list, we are going to the overall group titles.– They are not listed in a priority order!

• We would like some feedback on what you see as the greatest priorities to you.

• If you want to add to the list, please feel free to let us know




1. Continue to address bugs & reported faults to eliminate them.

2. Complete & distribute FlexSys™ Lite systems.

3. Develop access to the student trace plus import & export features for standard simulator version

4. Add ink creation ability to print job generator




5. Update standard print jobs.

6. Update all documentation & add localized support document access.

7. Activate the Easy, Standard, and Difficult levels for training exercises.

8. Program dryer unit selection to match all of the detailed components.




9. Enhance ink properties and adjustments available.

10. Enhance laminate properties and functionality.

11. Add ability to display previous copies, select the location for adhesion test, and reselect magnifier copydesk functions

12. CS press, update inter unit labels & dryer




13.Add new training materials (initially via Lite training).

14.Correct typo errors and spelling within the simulator interfaces.

15.Update graphics for IL console and CS ink pumps.

16.Enhance mounting tape properties.17.Update graphics on trainer interface.



Testing Of UpdatesTesting Of Updates

• Intermediate updates will be available in 2003, in preparation for the next full release.

• The beta versions of intermediate updates will be available to subscribed Alliance members to test and benefit from.

• Subscribing alliance members not wishing to participate in testing, will receive their update only following the completion of beta testing.





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Alliance Members – Alliance Members – Keeping Up To DateKeeping Up To Date



Alliance Members – Keeping Up To Alliance Members – Keeping Up To DateDate

• In 2003 there will be 2 Alliance group meeting– FFTA Forum, May, Salt Lake City

– Joint SGI Users / FTC Alliance, November

• Intermediate newsletters, February & August

• Email updates & announcements



Alliance Members – Keeping Up To Alliance Members – Keeping Up To DateDate

• Direct email communication– Rick Mix [email protected]

– John Anderson [email protected]



Participation For Testing And Participation For Testing And Evaluation Of Updates And Evaluation Of Updates And

Support ProductsSupport Products



Participation For Testing And Participation For Testing And Evaluation Of Updates And Support Evaluation Of Updates And Support

ProductsProducts• Subscribed Alliance Members will

receive:– Single digital copy of a lite training system

and support materials

– Exclusive alliance member support items** For a set period before inclusion with a SGI update



Participation For Testing And Participation For Testing And Evaluation Of Updates And Support Evaluation Of Updates And Support

ProductsProducts• Exclusive alliance member support items*

• Updated links to new multimedia materials• Improved support documents for existing training• Tutorials for users – FLIPSS & FlexSys™• Tutorials for administrators - FLIPSS & Trainer• New training materials• Additional support documentation

* For a set period before inclusion with a SGI update



What Is Required To Beta Test?What Is Required To Beta Test?

• Beta versions of software or other support materials will first be tested by John Anderson.

• Beta test sites will receive a copy of the materials, installation instructions, and a list of the items.



What Is Required To Beta Test?What Is Required To Beta Test?

• Beta testers can use the materials, etc., supplied.– They are expected to report any faults that occur.– Reporting as many details as possible directly to

John Anderson

• If no problems occur within a set period, the beta will be released as an update to all alliance members.



Updated Feedback Chain For Updated Feedback Chain For Results, Requests, & Results, Requests, &

CommentsComments



Updated Feedback Chain For Results, Updated Feedback Chain For Results, Requests, & CommentsRequests, & Comments

• The consolidation and new status for FTC alliance members support results in a streamlining of the feedback process.

• Feedback is now much more direct.

• Feedback can be provided to Rick or John. – If by email should be copied to both.

• John will consolidate a single list of issues & priorities for both the FTC & SGI



Summary Of Benefits Of Summary Of Benefits Of FTC Alliance Membership FTC Alliance Membership

In 2003In 2003



Summary Of Benefits Of Summary Of Benefits Of FTC Alliance Membership In 2003FTC Alliance Membership In 2003

• Annual software updates

• Unlimited email and telephone support

• Lite simulator training & support documents, as soon as available

• Additional training materials for the standard functions– 40 exercises for the professional simulator




• New tutorials to assist users of the simulator and FLIPSS

• New tutorials to assist administrators for FLIPSS customization & Trainer functionality

• Enhanced communications and interactive development (plus beta testing)




• Two alliance group members meetings per year

• Quarterly updates & newsletters

• Regular updates of multimedia materials and links



Open Discussions And Open Discussions And Practical SessionsPractical Sessions

Please feel free to discuss any issues and try the changes

discussed.



Ask the Experts!Ask the Experts!

Open Question And Answer Session



ClosureClosure

Thank You for Your Attention!

Any Questions?



FLIPSS Customization Upgrade

Dongle #2 (IPSS)

Purchase A Consultation Only Version Of FLIPSS: SGI Will Reprogram The Simulator Key And The FLIPSS Key.

Non-FTA Members - $1500FTA Members - $1250


FlexSys™ Professional SimulatorDongle #1 (FlexSys™)

Standard Simulator

FLIPSS Consultation


FLIPSS Consultation

Option 3 – Separate FLIPSS Option 3 – Separate FLIPSS Customization ModuleCustomization Module




Dongle #1 (User)

Standard Simulator

FLIPSS Consultation

FLIPSS Customization Upgrade

Dongle #3 (IPSS)


FLIPSS Consultation

Option 4 – Separate Trainer & Option 4 – Separate Trainer & FLIPSS Customization ModuleFLIPSS Customization Module


Dongle #2 (Trainer)

FLIPSS Consultation


Additional Security Key & FLIPSS Costs: Non-FTA Members

$500 + $1500= $2000

FTA Members $400 + $1250 = $1650

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