Sinapse Print Simulators (Saint-Aubin, France), the world’s leading supplier of print training simulators for flexo, gravure and offset presses, has released Print Simulator Suite 8 which is now more web-based to offer easier, more flexible training solutions. Two types of installations are now possible with Version 8: Standard perpetual software locally installed on a computer with group management (DLMS) through the Internet (as previously); and use of software in the cloud with subscriptions.
Some new features of Suite 8 include:
- Software is installed and maintained in the cloud – no local installation and no maintenance.
- Simulators are always available from anywhere in the world.
- They can be used with PC, MAC, tablets, iPad, Android and smartphones.
- More flexibility via monthly, quarterly and annual subscription packages.
- An account in the Cloud is included for each trainer for the duration of the subscription or support contract.
- Customize training tool. Users can create and publish their exercises, print jobs and easily assign them to students with the new Publication Module of the DLMS.
- New print jobs and exercises also available in Flexo.
- Same hardware as TouchConsoles for Shots and Heatset. Add a TouchConsole Module and three screens to transform simulator into a realistic press console.
- More statistics of the sessions are provided to the administrators and trainers for each group and user including completed exercises, beginning of sessions and time spent.
- Users can now schedule training sessions with beginning and end dates.
Sinapse Print Simulators is the world’s leading supplier of print training simulators for flexo, gravure and offset presses. The company’s ongoing worldwide competitions – including results, evaluations and new exercises – are coordinated through a cloud-based interface. Its Print Simulators completely simulate the running of a printing press, reproducing a wide variety of printing conditions and problems that can be used for training, skills assessment, performance enhancement and process analysis. Simulation can also be used to familiarize other staff with the printing process, improve teamwork and increase process efficiency. The company’s simulators are available for most major printing processes.
