{"id":2037,"date":"2026-09-17T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sadurni.cat\/?p=2037"},"modified":"2026-09-15T14:16:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T12:16:47","slug":"wire-o-binding-a-practical-solution-for-notebooks-and-calendars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sadurni.cat\/en\/wire-o-binding-a-practical-solution-for-notebooks-and-calendars\/","title":{"rendered":"Automatic CTP: technology for more efficient graphic production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the printing industry, optimizing every phase of the process is essential for achieving agile and efficient production. Technology and automation make it possible to simplify certain tasks and improve workflows before a project reaches the printing stage. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Gr\u00e0ficas Sadurn\u00ed<\/mark><\/strong>, automation is part of our production process. One example is our <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">automatic CTP system<\/mark><\/strong>, which is involved in preparing jobs for offset printing. <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_0785ca-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_0785ca-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2036_0785ca-5a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_0785ca-5a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_0785ca-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2036_0785ca-5a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_0785ca-5a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_0785ca-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2036_0785ca-5a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2036_0785ca-5a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2036_0785ca-5a\"><strong><strong><strong>What is a CTP system?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The acronym <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">CTP (Computer to Plate)<\/mark><\/strong> refers to the process used to prepare the plates required for subsequent offset printing.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This system is part of the pre-press phase and allows for the integration of plate preparation into the graphic production workflow.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Gr\u00e1ficas Sadurn\u00ed we have a <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">CTP system<\/mark><\/strong>, together with Heidelberg machinery, as part of our technological resources for printing work.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_2fef62-9f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_2fef62-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2036_2fef62-9f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_2fef62-9f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_2fef62-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2036_2fef62-9f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_2fef62-9f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_2fef62-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2036_2fef62-9f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2036_2fef62-9f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2036_2fef62-9f\"><strong><strong><strong>Automation to streamline our processes<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incorporating automation into our CTP system helps us achieve a <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">more efficient and faster<\/mark><\/strong> workflow.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When working on printing projects, the time spent on each phase ultimately impacts the production as a whole. Automating certain processes allows us to optimize our workflow and move more swiftly to the subsequent stages. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the video, you can see <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">our automatic CTP in operation<\/mark><\/strong>\u2014an example of how technology is integrated into our daily routine.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_7ae2c2-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_7ae2c2-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2036_7ae2c2-19\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_7ae2c2-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_7ae2c2-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2036_7ae2c2-19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_7ae2c2-19 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2036_7ae2c2-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2036_7ae2c2-19\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2036_7ae2c2-19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2036_7ae2c2-19\"><strong><strong><strong>Technology and experience in the graphic arts<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Machinery is important, but it must be part of a complete work process.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Gr\u00e1ficas Sadurn\u00ed, we combine <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">technology, automation, and over 55 years of experience in the graphic arts sector<\/mark><\/strong> to handle various types of projects.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work with <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">offset and digital printing<\/mark><\/strong> solutions, as well as various finishing and binding options for businesses, retailers, and private individuals.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incorporation of state-of-the-art technology allows us to continue evolving our production processes and adapting to the needs of each job.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From archive to print<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you see a finished catalog, brochure, piece of packaging, or any other graphic product, there is an entire production process behind it.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preliminary preparation is a fundamental part of this process. In offset printing projects, technologies such as <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\"><strong>CTP <\/strong><\/mark>are part of this stage before the job reaches the press. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Showing our automatic CTP system in operation is also a way to demostrate <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">what lies behind every project we produce<\/mark><\/strong> and the importance of each phase within a print shop.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you have a new printing project?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to carry out an <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">offset or digital printing project in Barcelona<\/mark><\/strong>, \u200b\u200bat Gr\u00e1ficas Sadurn\u00ed we can advise you on finding a solution tailored to the specific requirements of your job.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Contact Gr\u00e0fiques Sadurn\u00ed and tell us about your project.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have a project in hand? <a href=\"https:\/\/sadurni.cat\/en\/budget\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sadurni.cat\/pressupost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request a quote<\/a> or write to us at <a href=\"mailto:info@sadurni.cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@sadurni.cat<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <em>We announced it on LinkedIn<\/em>. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/es.linkedin.com\/company\/graficas-san-sadurni-sl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the post here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the printing industry, optimizing every phase of the process is essential for achieving agile and efficient production. 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