"....I think that maybe just before this meeting, one of my contacts popped out into my beard ..... could you help me find it real quick?"
When I was at creo I, as well as others in my age condition, was referred to as a “greybeard” i.e. an old guy with lots of knowledge that may or may not be valid. LOL
Hey greybeard, I mean Gordon, I am very sure at least half of your knowledge was extremely valid. Just not sure which half.
When I was at creo I, as well as others in my age condition, was referred to as a “greybeard” i.e. an old guy with lots of knowledge that may or may not be valid. LOL
On the subject of valid knowledge, I am very serious about this issue.
After getting burned (wasting years and money) on following a path based on wrong assumptions back in the early 1990's, specifically related to ink key presetting and some other issues, I decided from that time on I would try not to accept any assumptions or existing knowledge without a very careful analysis for validity. As an engineer, one has several methods to do this.
For anyone who wants to do innovation, it is very critical to be ruthless in evaluation any information available or any concepts one thinks might be good. It is so easy to waste time and money on concepts that are based on faulty thinking. It is not only about the science but also about the ease of use and effectiveness in a production environment.
Of course if one is not doing innovation, then faulty knowledge makes no difference and that is the general situation in the printing industry.
Another thing that I learned from the engineers is that print production is a "deterministic" process. I.e. if you know what you're inputting, and you know how the process works, then you can determine the output. And if the output differs from the expected then you have the tools you need to determine why and make changes accordingly. It is not a "black art."
Gentlemen and fellow Lithographers,
Being the "devil's advocate ....." I posit that the Lithographic Printing Process IS a Stochastic Model.
Deterministic Model vs Stochastic Model
1) In deterministic models, the output of the model is fully determined by the parameter values and the initial conditions.
2) Stochasstic models possess some inherent randomness. The same set of parameter values and initial conditions will lead to an ensemble of
different outputs.
Regards, Alois
Gentlemen and fellow Lithographers,
Being the "devil's advocate ....." I posit that the Lithographic Printing Process IS a Stochastic Model.
Deterministic Model vs Stochastic Model
1) In deterministic models, the output of the model is fully determined by the parameter values and the initial conditions.
2) Stochasstic models possess some inherent randomness. The same set of parameter values and initial conditions will lead to an ensemble of
different outputs.
Regards, Alois
Erik,
A Question.
Seeing you are intent in beating us into submission regarding the "Conservation of Mass" that after reading all your TAGA Papers,
why did the German Giants of Printing Press Manufacturers NOT follow your advice ? to what is a "Simlple" problem to correct, according to you.
I for one do not believe that Heidelberg AG have not looked at the Inking Transport Systems of Offset Presses.
Regards, Alois
Theoretically, with age, comes wisdom. . . . Now I'm 64 and have been in the industry over 40 years. It's amazing how others listen intently now, even though I really have nothing to say........
I find myself in pretty much the same position. Just over 40 years experience and it's a handy little fact to toss out - and I find myself tossing it out quite frequently because it seems to impress clients into believing I know what I'm talking about.
I suppose I do know of what I speak for the most part, having spent many years in production. I now sit home, check customer files, create some, source the press work to trade shops (I've paid my dues).
The reality is, I'm behind the curve these days where technology is concerned. Sure I know the basics but I wouldn't stand a chance of operating today's equipment (presses), nor could I any longer function in a shops pre-press environment. At least not one that was up to date.
Still, I get the job done in my own way and I suppose that's what counts. Shops seem happy with my files and customers are pleased with results.
Couple similar analogies. People view you with more respect somehow when you represent yourself as the 'business owner'. It comes with a perception of knowledge & success. Crap! Guys on the shop floor have way more knowledge but to most, they're just the know little working stiffs. Why?
Along the same vein, I used to live lakeside. Here's a tip if you want to impress someone. Tell them you live on the lake. People's impression of you immediately escalates . . .oh, he must be wealthy! Well it was a nice property but we were far from wealthy. Hell, I was a printer! Just found the right property at the right time and bought it. I would slide that I lived on the lake into conversations with shallow people just to watch their persona change. It was kind of fun, kind of sad.
Side note unrelated. What is it with Ad Agencies? I've dealt with many, not by choice. Have spent the past couple weeks dealing with one. Zero knowledge but tons of attitude and ongoing harassment & anxiety. So far I've done 2 jobs for them. Both screwed up. Their fault, but has ended up costing me.
My 2 cents completed.
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