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TRACE AFFEX, INC.

DVD-R CD-R Duplication, CD-R Mastering Software, CD DVD Duplication Services, CD-R Printer, CD-R Printable Media
CD-R DVD-R Duplication, CD-R Business Cards, CD DVD Duplication Services, CD Printers, CD-R Writers, Autoloader
CD-R Writers, CD Duplication Services Autoloader, CD Duplicators
CD-R Writers, CD-Recordable Copier, Autoloader, POWERWRITERPRO, CD-R Duplication
CD-R Business Cards, CD Printers, DVD Printers, POWERPRINTERPRO
CD-ARTIST, CD Ink Jet Printer

CD-R DVD-R Duplication, CD DVD Duplication Services, CD DVD Duplicators, CD DVD Printers, CD Writers, CD-R Business Cards, Autoloader, CD-Recordable Copier, CD Ink Jet Printer


Corporate Overview

During the past three decades, Trace Affex has been at the forefront in developing and manufacturing industrial grade, automated CD duplication services, CD duplicators, CD DVD duplicator, CD printers, CD storage tower, Rimage CD printers, DVD duplication services, DVD duplicators, CD DVD printing, DVD towers, DVD media, DVD printers, Rimage DVD printer, floppy disk duplicator, diskette duplicators, and floppy disk copy equipment.

Apart from providing CD printing and DVD printing, it is now a leading innovator and supplier of CD-R duplication, DVD-R duplication and full-color printing system solutions. United with Hewlett Packard in the ``Inventor Alliance Partnership,`` Trace Affex creates the standards in providing Corporate America, studios, service bureaus and others with a system to meet virtually every application.

Trace Affex Inc is a leading provider of duplication, automation and printing solutions to the rapidly evolving CD-R and DVD-R recording markets. Trace Affex`s POWERWRITER and POWERPRINTER SERIES of systems are used by companies to copy electronic files and print high quality color images to CD-R recordable media. Trace Affex is a privately held company.

Trace Affex`s origin stems from Trace Products, founded in 1983 with over 17 years experience in developing and manufacturing industrial grade automated CD printing, DVD printing, CD duplication services and DVD duplication services equipment. Trace companies have proven their expertise in providing high volume, reliable solutions to the software manufacturing industry with an estimated 80% of all the flexible diskettes in the world duplicated on Trace equipment, i.e. floppy disk duplicator or diskette duplicators Trace`s reputation has been based on developing and manufacturing innovative designs and solutions, as supported by the many patents held by Trace companies.

Trace`s expertise includes more than seven years experience in the CD-R market. Trace has been an innovator in identifying and developing solutions for the developing CD-R market. In 1993, Trace Products established a separate business unit to specifically focus on the CD-R market working with a consortium of developers and vendors to introduce a full line of CD-R products, including:

CD-R Mastering Software

Trace marketed, distributed and provided technical support for Doug Carson & Associates DisComposer™ CD Mastering Software.

CD-R Writers

Trace distributed and supported the Sony 900E professional grade CD-R Writer, still recognized by many mastering professionals as the preferred writer.

CD-R Printer

Trace developed and manufactured the first CD-R printer providing the capability to print high quality one-color images on CD-R discs.

CD-R Printable Media

Trace worked closely with Taiyo Yuden in developing the first successful CD-R printable media surface.

As the CD Optical and CD-R markets continued to grow, Trace Products responded by creating business units to address the specific needs of those customers and markets.

1995: Trace Products expanded its flexible diskette replication and initial CD-R product offerings to include a multi-copy, CD-R storage tower duplication system.

1996: Trace Optical™ was launched, providing CD and DVD manufacturers with a full range of products and services including Laser Beam Recorders, glass mastering equipment, CD injection molding and finishing systems, cleanroom facilities planning, test equipment and quality control systems.

1997: Trace Digital LLC was launched as an independent company to focus specifically on developing and manufacturing industrial grade, automated CD-R duplication and DVD-R duplication solutions. In March 1999, Trace Digital acquired AFFEX, a leading developer of CD-R surface printing solutions. In December 1999, M.D. Systems of Belgium was acquired and renamed Trace Digital Europe NV, providing regional sales and service to all continental Europe.

2001: Trace Affex Inc was created as the entity of Trace Digital and Affex.

Trace Affex is managed by several experienced and knowledgeable managers from the software and hardware manufacturing industry. CEO Dave Kalstrom; VP of Engineering, Chuck Huie; VP of Sales/Marketing, Brian McCarthy, European Managing Director, Mark Bennik and Owner/Designer of Automated Products, John Meadows. John Meadows, also President of Able Design Inc., has over 20 years experience in the design of numerous CD and MO juke boxes and holds several patents related to such designs. Trace Affex has focused its development efforts on providing customers with a full range of CD-R and DVD-R automated duplication and printer solutions.



CD-R Duplication, DVD-R Duplication

APS 2002 is Trace Affex`s Automated Publishing System for CD-R duplication, CD-R business cards, and now a DVD-R duplication system. Trace Affex`s fifteen plus years experience in providing the software manufacturers market with industrial grade floppy disk and now CD-R duplication and DVD-R duplication equipment has taught us what customers need and want in support of their CD duplication services and DVD duplication services.

CD Duplication Services, DVD Duplication Services

APS 2002 is intended to provide standalone CD duplication services and DVD duplication services for customers who want to duplicate and print CDs in a single operation without operator intervention. APS 2002 systems have a 100-disc capacity and are configured with two CD-R writers and one of Trace Affex`s best CD printers, the CD-ARTIST. Trace Affex`s proprietary robotic autoloader platform with a proven reputation for performance and reliability.

This heavy duty, industrial grade system includes built-in autoloader intelligence minimizing the need for customer intervention. The autoloader detects when CDs have been loaded or unloaded and then automatically recalibrates the loader permitting continuous operation. The PoINT Publisher Software supports simultaneous CD-R duplication and printing with special software tools available to make image import, alignment and printing simple.

The CD picker and loading mechanisms are designed to grip the CDs by the hub, ensuring a positive grip but avoiding damage to the CDs surface. Dual input and output hoppers can be software selected and linked to specific CD-R writers permitting two separate duplication and printing jobs to be run concurrently while ensuring no CDs are mixed. A disc accumulator buffer stores discs from the first cycle while blank discs are loaded to begin the second duplication cycle. The buffer then supplies discs to the printer in a parallel operation to maximize system efficiency.

The operator has complete control over input hopper, CD-R writers, CD accumulator, print image and output hoppers for each job. The system is also equipped with a separate reject hopper to isolate failed CDs. The high-speed 16X CD-R writers are shock mounted to isolate the drives from any external vibration during the recording process. Plexiglas access doors and front mounted LED`s permit easy visual confirmation of system status. Its features include:

Autoloader Technology

Trace Affex`s autoloader technology was designed and manufactured by our partner company, Able Design. This design is used in all Trace Affex`s autoloaders, and is the foundation for future products.

  • Patented disc handling robotics
  • Fastest disc exchange cycle times
  • Disc capacities of 100 to 300 discs
  • Compatible with CD-R and DVD-R discs, and CD-R Business Cards
  • Automatic on-the-fly loader calibration allows unattended, continuous operation
  • 100-disc input and output hopper capacity with separate reject hopper
  • Proprietary disc accumulator station

Color Inkjet Printer Technology

  • Print resolutions up to 2400 x 1200 dpi
  • Full four-color printing
  • Disc-to-disc registrations of +/-0.002``
  • Patent-pending disc-locking mechanism with electronic tracking sensors
  • Uses standard high-quality HP consumables, inexpensive and readily available

With the available networking software

  • Supports remote organizations and users connected to your company network
  • Duplicate and print CDs directly from your workstation
  • As easy to use as a network printer




CD-R Duplication

Trace Affex`s PCW systems are ideal for desktop or short run applications. The PCW 2100 and 4100 CD-R systems provide CD duplication services with PC-driven 100-disc autoloader systems; equipped with either two (the 2100 model) or four (the 4100 model) high-speed CD-R writers/RW writers. The PCW 2200 and 4200 systems are also PC-driven and configured with DVD-R drives using Trace Affex`s Window`s compatible POWERWRITE™ Software or with PoINT Publisher V5 software. With the fastest disc cycle time available, these autoloaders are unsurpassed in the industry for speed and reliability.

The POWERWRITER (PCW 2100/4100) series of high-speed CD duplicators offers a choice from 2 to 12 drive autoloader configurations, and all systems are designed to allow for future expansion. The POWERWRITER robotic series provides a 100 or 300 disc autoloader configuration driven by the feature laden POWERWRITE Software package.

Software Driven Automation

If a small but growing application, consider the network expandable POWERWRITER PCW with POWERWRITE Software or PoINT Software. This heavy duty, desktop autoloader includes built-in intelligence to minimize customer intervention and ensure long term reliability. The autoloader detects when CDs have been loaded or unloaded, then automatically recalibrates the systems logic. The patented CD picker and loading mechanisms are designed to grip the CDs by the hub, ensuring a positive grip while avoiding damage to the CDs surface. The attractive Plexiglass doors and front mounted LED`s permit easy visual confirmation of system status.

POWERWRITER PCW, Power of POWERWRITE Software

The PCW 2100 and 4100 systems can be supplied with POWERWRITE Software designed specifically for CD duplication services and with many features not available anywhere else. POWERWRITE Software is compatible with Microsoft Windows `98, NT and 2000 operating systems. As volume demands grow, as many as three additional POWERWRITER PCW`s can be networked to the original PC providing added CD duplication capacity without having to add additional PC capacity. With four PCW`s networked to a single PC the user has the flexibility to run a single duplication job across four systems, or run different jobs on each PCW.

POWERWRITE Software is a simple and intuitive software package, with most functions controlled by the simple click of the PCs mouse. Network connectivity allows users to ``drag and drop`` files from anywhere on their network, and even build and master ISO-9660, audio and video images. Automatic Global File retrieval automatically searches your entire network and displays all previously stored global images for easy retrieval thus avoiding frustrating and tedious searches to find previously mastered images. During operation the user can view job and drive status, job scheduling, priority queue and history log information real time. The history log maintains a complete listing of all system activities with a date and time stamp. Users can also select any combination of test, record or verify modes depending on their job requirements.

POWERWRITE Software is the only package providing CD duplication services for audit verification, allowing users to select a reduced disc sample plan for CD verification thus avoiding having to verify every CD. This feature ensures outgoing CD quality without seriously impacting throughput. Disc Explorer is a superb CD analytical tool allowing users to view the contents and structure of a disc. Routine maintenance and troubleshooting is made easy with menu driven tools that supports drive analysis and alignment.

Its features include:
  • POWERWRITER PRO-II 300-disc, 8- and 12-drive CD duplicators
  • POWERWRITER PCW 2100/4100 100-disc, 2-drive or 4-drive, modular/expandable CD duplicators
  • Duplicate standard CD-R & DVD-R discs, and 63 x 80mm CD-R Business Cards
  • Simple, point and click operations
  • Network four PCWs to a single PC
  • Compatible with Windows `98, NT or 2000 operating systems
  • Unique sample audit verification mode
  • Select any combination of duplication, verification, test and even sample audit verification to maximize throughput without sacrificing quality
  • Network connectivity allows retrieval of files and images from anywhere on your network
  • Automatic Global File retrieval automatically finds previous images on any drive or in any folder
  • Supports audio.wav and .MP3 formats, even converts .MP3 files to CDDA on-the-fly
  • Disc Explorer allows the user to analyze any CD to verify content and format
  • Batch mode allows the user to select the number of discs to be duplicated in a job
  • Stream mode is ideal for running short runs avoiding the need to load every master. Simply stack the master and blank discs in the hopper then the system will automatically recognize the master and duplicate the blank discs.
  • Compatible with all major CD formats and provides the ability to master ISO-9660 and audio formats
  • Drive diagnostics and preventive maintenance tools make alignment and changing CD drives a snap
  • Schedule and prioritize up to 50 jobs
  • Simultaneous viewing of all operational screens
    1. Real time job status
    2. Drive status
    3. Job schedule and queue
    4. History log with date and time stamp
  • Sophisticated analytical and maintenance features
    1. Process control history log
    2. Disc Explorer for analyzing CDs
    3. Manual autoloader control
    4. System troubleshooting aids
    5. Serial communications monitoring




    CD Duplicators

    Automated PC Controlled CD-Recordable Copier

    When time to market is critical, the Trace Affex POWERWRITERPRO is the system of choice. With its twelve high-speed CD-R drives, large 300-disc capacity and the fastest robotics in the industry nothing can do the job quicker. The Trace Affex POWERWRITERPRO is the industry`s premier system for high-volume, continuous operation CD-R duplication. The POWERWRITERPRO`S proprietary autoloader combined with Windows™ 2000 compatible POWERWRITE™ CD Duplication Software is unsurpassed for throughput. Its high-capacity, continuous operation loader make the POWERWRITERPRO the choice of service bureaus and customers with time-to-market sensitive materials.

    Solid, Robust Design

    Trace Affex`s patented robotic 300-disc autoloader is a heavy duty, industrial grade system incorporating built-in autoloader intelligence that minimizes customer intervention. Having been built to industrial grade specifications, preventive and corrective maintenance downtimes are minimized. The autoloader automatically detects when CDs have been loaded or unloaded, then recalibrates before switching into the high-speed robotics mode. The autoloader inhibits the robotic mechanism from moving anytime an access door has been opened to ensure operator safety.

    The system comes configured with two 150-disc input and output hoppers that can be software selected and linked to specific CD-R writers permitting two separate duplication jobs to be run simultaneously, while ensuring CDs are not mixed. Left/right hopper control directs the robotics to feed CDs from the designated input hopper to the pre-selected CD-R writers and then once duplicated they are removed and stacked in the designated output hopper. The system is also equipped with a separate reject drawer where failed CDs are stored for removal independent of operations. Attractive Plexiglas window and front mounted LED`s permit easy visual confirmation of system status. Its features include

    • 300-disc input and output hopper capacity with separate reject drawer
    • Can be configured with either eight or twelve CD-R writers
    • Available with 40X CD-R/CD-RW or 4X DVD-R/DVD-RW writers
    • Patented disc handling robotics is the fastest in the industry
    • Automatic on-the-fly loader calibration allows continuous operation of large jobs
    • Compatible with all major CD formats and masters ISO-9660, audio and video formats
    • Extensive drive diagnostics and preventive maintenance tools make alignment and CD drive maintenance a snap
    • Real time viewing of all operational screens
    • Real time job status
    • Drive status
    • Job scheduling and queue
    • History log with date and time stamp
    • Sophisticated analytical and maintenance features
    • Process control history log
    • Disc Explorer for analyzing CDs
    • Manual autoloader control
    • System troubleshooting aids
    • Serial communications monitoring
    • Powerful Software

    Trace Affex`s POWERWRITE Software was designed specifically to support the requirements of CD-R duplication. POWERWRITE Software fulfills the need as a sophisticated, full-featured software package capable of supporting the requirements of the POWERWRITERPRO Systems. POWERWRITE Software is a Microsoft Windows 2000 compatible package using 2000`s multithreading and networking capability to enhance performance.




    CD Duplication Services

    Autoloader

    POWERPRINTERPRO

    The POWERPRINTERPRO robotically loads and prints up to 100 CD-R, DVD-R and CD business Card discs, unattended and with precision, professional quality, and value

    Of all the CD printers and DVD printers on the market today, this is one which features a 100-disc input/100-disc output, self-enclosed robotic pick-and-place autoloader. Printing is performed by an integrated, true 4 color CMYK, 2400 x 1200 max dpi Hewlett Packard printer engine with an extremely precise proprietary disc registration feature. The POWERPRINTERPRO is fully compatible with all Microsoft Windows, NT and Apple Macintosh operating systems. Ingeniously, the robotics work off printer driver commands, so that no robotic driver software is required (nor any separate cabling). The printer comes with parallel and USB interfaces, parallel and USB cables are included, as are ink cartridges (one Black and one CMY Color), and template files for the leading graphics applications.

    • Printing Method: Inkjet, side by side black (K) and color (CMY) ink cartridges
    • Resolution: Up to 2400 X 1200 dpi on Affex Photo Coat media
    • Cartridges: Availability Uses high-quality, HP cartridges widely available
    • Print Speed: Depends on factors, including amount of coverage and resolution
    • Full coverage printing at ``Draft`` setting: 10 seconds (approx.)
    • Full coverage printing at ``Normal`` setting: 20 seconds (approx.)
    • Full coverage printing at ``Best`` setting: 60 seconds (approx.)
    • 15% coverage, black text: actual print time is less than 2 seconds
    • Robotics: Proprietary pick-and-place electro-mechanical (no vacuum tubing) system for the fastest cycle time in the industry. Reload and unload media for continuous operation without interrupting printing. Robot auto-calibrates each time discs are taken away or added.
    • Hopper Capacity: 100 discs, input and output hoppers
    • Interface: Parallel and USB
    • Print Direction; Bidirectional with logic seeking
    • Media Types: Inkjet printable CD-R, DVD-R, and CD-R business cards
    • Physical Dimensions: 20``H x 18``W x 19``D_53 pounds
    • Ink Cartridge Life: Approx. 600 CDs, 100% coverage, Normal setting, balanced color
    • Operating Systems; Win 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT 4.0, and Mac 9.x.x
    • Minimum System Requirements: Pentium II, 32 MB RAM, 100 MB Drive space
    • Template files provided: Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, Corel Draw Canvas, or use with most graphics applications




    CD DVD Printers

    CD-ARTIST, CD Ink Jet Printer

    The CD-ARTIST is a sound, durable, and highly crafted and engineered CD ink jet printer with incredible precision. A must for those who want the best full bleed, edge-to-edge graphics coverage.

    The CD-ARTIST is a robust, industrial strength, front load CD ink jet printer with our proprietary-design CD locking mechanism for precision based CD printing. Based on the sturdy HP printer engine, this printer offers precision registration and full bleed, edge-to-edge printing for the most discriminating of customers. This CD ink jet printer is perfect for service bureaus and others who must print complete graphic art on the entire printable surface of the CD-R. It prints using HP`s Photo REt system for crisp and vibrant true 4 Color (CMYK) results at up to 2400 x 1200 dpi . Equipped with a USB port, and a parallel port, the CD-ARTIST can be used with any reputable graphics application, and is PC Windows (95,98, ME, 2000, and NT) and Mac compatible (iMac; G3, G4). The NEW CD-ARTIST includes a CD-R Business Card Kit for printing on printable ink jet CDR business cards (80mm x 63mm).

    Speed And Versatility

    Join the thousands such as the US Printing Office, NASA, the US Air Force, Army, & Navy, Microsoft, Intel, Lockheed, Texaco, Mitsui, Kodak, Warner Bros. Records, Nickelodeon, Disney Imagineering and many more who have chosen and continue to rely upon Trace Affex products for speed and versatility.




    CD Ink Jet Printer
    Trace Affex manufacturers industrial grade CD/DVD duplication and Printing systems. Visit www.trace.com for more info.       
     

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