System Brunner AG

1968	The first print control strip 1st generation used at dw AG Winterthur, Switzerland Development of the first color charts; color variations in offset.
1969	The first coarse/fine screen patches in control strips; importance of dot gain control.
1970	System Brunner STANDARD OFFSET based on measurement of the density differences between coarse and fine screen patches; first standard for printing and proof-prints; 1/10-rule for coated papers, 1/7-rule for uncoated papers
1970	Portrayal of color tolerance frames. System Brunner gains acceptance in Switzerland.
1971	Gray stabilization. System Brunner in Holland and Germany.
1973	Micro elements and patented micro measurement technique – platemaking. 2nd generation print control strip.
1974	Brunner trapping formula
1974	Quality control for phototypesetting. A presence in France, contact to Jean Didier. 2nd generation color charts.
1975	First reference values for dot gain, solid ink densities, gray balance. Development of EUROSTANDARD* OFFSET. more
1977	ISOCONTOURS* diagram. more
1976/80	First EUROSTANDARD OFFSET test form, color charts. Seminars in different countries. Founding of System Brunner France.
1978	Start of the cooperation with DU PONT Proofing.
1979	EUROSTANDARD CROMALIN* brochure produced together with DuPont.
1983	Founding of System Brunner USA Inc.
1984	Development of the PCT picture contrast theory. System Brunner in Japan. more
1985	Patented regulation strategy based on gray balance, later to be known as INSTRUMENT FLIGHT*. Portrayal of the print-related color gamut in the Hexagon. more
1986	Commencement of the cooperation with MAN Roland.
1987	PRINT EXPERT* developed for DUPONT.
1989	Development of the INSTRUMENT FLIGHT* technology.
1990	The first digitized control strips and test forms.
1991	INSTRUMENT FLIGHT* online inking unit control with priority on gray balance. more
1991	Blind landing with INSTRUMENT FLIGHT* at Sandy Alexander in Clifton USA. Star rating method for printing and proofing systems
1992	Development of certificates for proofing and printing.
1993	Quality categories, dividing quality requirements into five different categories. more
1994	Development of methods and solutions to check digital workflow, EUROSTANDARD CHECKER* Proof/CtF/CtP "Plate"/Print Standards for gravure and newspaper printing. more
1998	Commencement of the cooperation with QuadTech for inline color control.
2000	CCS-INSTRUMENT FLIGHT* inline color control on web presses. more
2001	PRINT EXPERT* 2000, based on INSTRUMENT FLIGHT* technology. more