FTC Alliance Group Meeting & SGI Users Meeting

1. FTC Alliance Group Meeting& SGI Users Meeting Man Roland Headquarters Westmont, IL November 08 2002

2. Presentation Menu EXIT INTRODUCTION & WELCOME 1 Press On The Circles To Move To The Required Presentation Section REVIEW OF MAY MEETING KEEPING UP TO DATE 8 2 EXIT PRIORITIES & GROUP ACTIVITIES ALLIANCE MEMBER CHANGES 3 7 NOTE! View Each Of The Sections In Turn To Complete The Presentation FLIPSS DEMO PRODUCT UPDATE& NEWS 6 4 FlexSys™ LITE 5 CLICK ON THE CIRCLES TO ACCESS THAT SECTION OF THE PRESENTATION OR ON EXIT TO QUIT THE PRESENTATION

3. Introductions And Welcome

4. Welcome to the first joint FTC Alliance Group and SGI Simulator Users Meeting since December 2000 For those of you who don’t remember, it was the one affected by an ice storm in Dallas, TX.

5. Introduction Of The SGI & FTA Personnel And Their Roles

6. Introduction Of The SGI & FTA Personnel 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)

7. Introduction Of The SGI & FTA Personnel 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)

8. Now 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?

9. Presentation Menu EXIT INTRODUCTION & WELCOME 1 Press On The Circles To Move To The Required Presentation Section REVIEW OF MAY MEETING KEEPING UP TO DATE 8 2 EXIT PRIORITIES & GROUP ACTIVITIES ALLIANCE MEMBER CHANGES 3 7 NOTE! View Each Of The Sections In Turn To Complete The Presentation FLIPSS DEMO PRODUCT UPDATE& NEWS 6 4 FlexSys™ LITE 5 CLICK ON THE CIRCLES TO ACCESS THAT SECTION OF THE PRESENTATION OR ON EXIT TO QUIT THE PRESENTATION

10. Review of the May 2002 FTC Alliance Group Meeting

11. Review of the May 2002FTC 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

12. Review of the May 2002FTC Alliance Group Meeting • Results from the May meeting • Updated priority list • Request for additional training materials • Request for separate trainer availability for existing users

13. Presentation Menu EXIT INTRODUCTION & WELCOME 1 Press On The Circles To Move To The Required Presentation Section REVIEW OF MAY MEETING KEEPING UP TO DATE 8 2 EXIT PRIORITIES & GROUP ACTIVITIES ALLIANCE MEMBER CHANGES 3 7 NOTE! View Each Of The Sections In Turn To Complete The Presentation FLIPSS DEMO PRODUCT UPDATE& NEWS 6 4 FlexSys™ LITE 5 CLICK ON THE CIRCLES TO ACCESS THAT SECTION OF THE PRESENTATION OR ON EXIT TO QUIT THE PRESENTATION

14. Changes To FTC Alliance Group Communication And Support Introducing the significant changes in the FTC alliance group and its membership

15. Changes In The Alliance Group Communication And Support • Rick Mix has taken over the responsibility for the alliance group

16. Changes In The Alliance Group Communication And Support • 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: flexsyssupport@flexography.org

17. Changes In The Alliance Group Communication And Support • 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.

18. Presentation Menu EXIT INTRODUCTION & WELCOME 1 Press On The Circles To Move To The Required Presentation Section REVIEW OF MAY MEETING KEEPING UP TO DATE 8 2 EXIT PRIORITIES & GROUP ACTIVITIES ALLIANCE MEMBER CHANGES 3 7 NOTE! View Each Of The Sections In Turn To Complete The Presentation FLIPSS DEMO PRODUCT UPDATE& NEWS 6 4 FlexSys™ LITE 5 CLICK ON THE CIRCLES TO ACCESS THAT SECTION OF THE PRESENTATION OR ON EXIT TO QUIT THE PRESENTATION

19. Product Update & News

20. Update 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

21. Update On FlexSys™ Version 3.0 • 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

22. Update On FlexSys™ Version 3.0 • 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

23. Update On FlexSys™ Version 3.0 • 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

24. New Branding Of The FlexSys™ Press Simulator

25. New Branding Of The FlexSys™ 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:

26. New Branding Of The FlexSys™ 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:

27. New Simulator Branding:FlexSys™ Lite 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]

28. New Simulator Branding: FlexSys™ Standard 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]

29. New Simulator Branding: FlexSys™ Professional 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]

30. FlexSys™ Professional Simulator Single Dongle (Current) Standard Simulator FLIPSS Consultation FLIPSS Customization Trainer Customization Option 1 – Single Security Key Current Situation

31. FlexSys™ Professional Simulator Dongle #1 (User) FlexSys™ Professional Simulator Dongle #2 (Trainer) Standard Simulator Trainer Customization FLIPSS Consultation FLIPSS Consultation FLIPSS Customization Option 2 – Separate Trainer Module Existing Simulator Systems Additional Security Key Cost: Non-FTA Members - $500 FTA Members - $400

32. Presentation Menu EXIT INTRODUCTION & WELCOME 1 Press On The Circles To Move To The Required Presentation Section REVIEW OF MAY MEETING KEEPING UP TO DATE 8 2 EXIT PRIORITIES & GROUP ACTIVITIES ALLIANCE MEMBER CHANGES 3 7 NOTE! View Each Of The Sections In Turn To Complete The Presentation FLIPSS DEMO PRODUCT UPDATE& NEWS 6 4 FlexSys™ LITE 5 CLICK ON THE CIRCLES TO ACCESS THAT SECTION OF THE PRESENTATION OR ON EXIT TO QUIT THE PRESENTATION

33. FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator This Is The Official Announcement Of The Product Release. November 08 2002

34. Introducing The FlexSys™ “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

35. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • 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

36. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • 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

37. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • What is the FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator? • Consultation Mode FLIPSS Included • Providing additional user support to solve exercises • Reference source for Flexo terms, components, faults.

38. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • 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

39. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • What Press/Ink/Substrate combinations are available? • Press • CI • Ink Type • Solvent Based, Water Based • Substrate Type • Paper, Film, Foil

40. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • What Press/Ink/Substrate combinations are available? • Press • CS: Top, Bottom, or Combination Printer • Ink Type • Water Based • Substrate Type • Corrugated

41. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • What Press/Ink/Substrate combinations are available? • Press • IL • Ink Type • UV Cured, Solvent Based, Water Based • Substrate Type • Paper, Film

42. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • 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

43. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • 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

44. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • 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!

45. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • 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

46. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” 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

47. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • 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

48. Introducing The FlexSys™ “Lite” Simulator • 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

49. Distribution Of “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

50. Distribution Of “Lite” Training Materials • 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