Print simulation

Simulators are available for different printing process technologies (Offset Sheetfed, Heatset and Coldset Web Offset; Flexographic and Gravure Packaging), includes their consumables (like inks, plates, paper and other substrates) and where pertinent, in-line packaging operations (such as folding, cutting, label creation).

A wide variety of printing conditions and problems are covered that are used for training, skills assessment, performance enhancement and process analysis.

Internet-based learning management systems now allow simulation exercises to be made in a one language/location and reviewed in another language by a training supervisor in a different location – what is traced is the interaction with the process, not the local name of the controls.

Users include technical schools, universities, printing companies and their suppliers,[6][7] who find that they cut costs, accelerate training time, and give a more thorough grounding in structured problem solving Simulators from Sinapse are used alongside real presses in the EuroSkills and WorldSkills competitions to select the best printer.

[5][8] Simulation based training is well adapted for the learning habits of today's world [7] In 2013 the print simulation cloud-based learning system (DLMS) won a PIA (Printing Industries of America) Intertech Award:[9] Language-independent, it automatically analysed and compares training results from different countries, in different languages.