TENSOR is presenting a couple of new major product improvements this Drupa;

#1 Tensor now offers automatic-plate lock-up on all series of printing units. This is a robust and yet simplistic solution to save a lot of setup time. On a well automated press, the plate up procedure is by far the most labor intensive task that often dictates the amount of press operators needed. This new feature makes it possible to operate a press efficiently with less people. It takes one operator less than two minutes to re-plate a 4-high tower.

#2 Tensors H50HD jaw folder with up to 14 webs capacity is a well-known product that has gone through a major redesign/upgrades;

– It is now fully shaftless with independent Nip, RTF, Quarter folder and tape drives

– The nipping section has been completely redesigned with pneumatic nip setting compared to the traditional ways of setting a fixed distance between nips and adjusting with any change in pagination

– The folder is fitted with a touchscreen for settings, information and adjustments

– Nips, trolleys and slitters are remotely controlled from the control desk or from the touch screen

DCOS is focusing on the two main topics in the industry today when it comes to automation; RETROFIT and CLOSED-LOOP systems.

#1 DCOS can offer drive and control system RETROFITS on most presses on the market. Our strength is finding the right customized solution for each customer and implementing on a running press. DCOS uses only standard industrial components which contributes to cost effective and future-proof solutions

#2 DCOS introduced the multi-function CRC4 closed-loop color scanner on DRUPA 2012. Four years later it´s fair to say that it was introduced at the right time and it was the right technology; it is a very successful product. Today the functionality has been further extend which we will be presenting at DRUPA. Based on data from all installations we have created a tool for ROI calculations that is providing us and our customers with accurate basis for an investment.

#3 A “one source” supplier
Many printers who are looking at extending service life of their presses by a RETROFIT also decides to increase the automation level by adding CLOSED-LOOP system to stay competitive.

DCOS is unique in our industry in offering both products within one company. DCOS has one R&D department, one software platform, one hardware platform, one project manager team and one team of technician. This makes DCOS cost effective, efficient and well-coordinated.
                         
About AH Tensor International LLC
Tensor International was created in early 2012 by combining the synergy and design innovation knowledge of key former employees of Tensor Group with DCOS, a premier innovator and major printing industry automation supplier.  This combination of strengths makes Tensor International unique in the single-wide, single-round press market and allows the company to offer press packages that provide outstanding ROI and reliability throughout the expected life cycle of the press.

Tensor’s semi-commercial, insert and newspaper press equipment is valued worldwide for incomparable durability, quality and user-friendliness.  Tensor manufactures its single-width press equipment and related parts exclusively in the United States and retains a worldwide network of dealers to support its sales, service and marketing efforts.

(http://www.ustensor.com)

About DCOS
DCOS offers custom-designed automated solutions with a focus on user-friendliness, efficiency and reliability – the aim is to maximize the productivity of the customers.

DCOS offers a new approach in operation and control systems, operator interfaces, production follow-up and camera-based inspection systems for new and printing press installations, including retrofitting of existing ones. The company has printing press customers across the world and operates a strong service organization based on a network of carefully selected and skilled agents and partners.  

(http://www.dcos.se)