TechnologySeptember 1, 2026

postpress

POHST-pres

Definition

The final stage in the printing production workflow, occurring after the printing process is completed, which involves tasks like folding, binding, cutting, and finishing.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'post-' (from Latin, meaning 'after') and 'press' (referring to the mechanical printing process), describing the operations that take place after the material leaves the printing press.

In the news

The article discusses the expansion of robotics into various stages of the print industry, specifically noting that robotics are appearing in finishing workflows, which is synonymous with postpress.

OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK—I, Robotics: Robots Are Here and Coming to a Print Shop Near You

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