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Amgraf was founded in 1976 by Franklin J. Garner, III and Robert Kisel. They jointly developed GRAFICA, a sophisticated computer graphics software package that was promptly licensed by many large corporations throughout the U.S. for automated technical publications production. In 1979, Amgraf announced the plan to simplify the production of illustrated technical manuals through a new software program named MECCATM (Mechanical Editor for Computer Created Artwork). The new system ran on IBM 360 mainframes, output to Autologic typesetters, and could merge CAD/CAM graphics with batch paginated text. In 1982, MECCA II was developed for Macy's department store's to help produce Sunday newspaper display ad inserts. The new software included one of the industry's first color WYSIWYG interactive page layout functions. It was controlled by IBM 370 mainframes with dedicated telephone lines to MECCA II stations installed in remote customers' offices. In 1984, MECCA III was born. The MECCA II composition software was ported largely intact from the mainframe to an IBM PC/AT. New graphic functions were written to enhance the product. MECCA III was previewed at a few graphic arts and CAD/CAM shows in the fall of 1985 and formally announced and shipped in January 1986. Over the next 14 years 1,500+ MECCA III systems were delivered to printing and publishing companies and governmental agencies located throughout North America and Europe. In 1992 Amgraf introduced PixeLaceTM as the first of a series of features to produce high security documents. In 1996, the Triton Remote Proofing software was developed to allow MECCA users to view and annotate their design files on Windows PC's. In 1997, OneFormTM Designer was developed to convert paper-based business forms to electronic forms for Windows PC's. In 1998, OneForm Designer Plus was developed as a total solution for the production of paper, electronic, and Internet forms. In 1998, MECCA 2000 was introduced as a replacement for MECCA III. In 2000, Amgraf developed an extension to OneForm Designer Plus to simplify the production and deployment of Online Internet Order Forms for imprinted documents. This capability is ideal for empowering customers to view and order stationery and other personalized office supplies via the Internet. In 2001, Amgraf developed and patented LogoDotTM as a security document method to embed a corporate logo or other image within the printer's halftone dot. In 2002, Amgraf joined the Adobe Solutions Network and developed the PDF Forms Generator Module as an option to OneForm Designer Plus. In 2003, Amgraf developed an interpreter to convert Content Metadata expressed as XML into fully composed fillable forms. In 2004, we began hosting e-commerce web sites for many of our print manufacturing customers. This service allows our customers to offer Web-to-Print for personalized documents with extremely fast production times. In 2005, we developed two new enhancements to OneForm Designer Plus. The first was for Accessibility to help create Internet forms for visually handicapped persons. The second was for the automated XML-production of dynamic database-connected reports and statements. In 2006, we announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Voice Signature LLC, the provider of the VoiceBondÔ Web Service - a service that enables companies to collect electronic signatures on important transactions using an ordinary telephone. Amgraf also received nominations for both the Best Software and Best Technology Provider Awards at the Gartner Print & Imaging Summit. The Best of Print & Imaging Summit Awards, which recognize vendors that have demonstrated excellence and leadership in the print marketplace, were voted on by the attending IT executives after reading case studies and attending one-on-one briefings about the solutions. In 2007, U.S. Patent No. 7,196,822 was issued to Amgraf for the LogoDot security document technology. The patent is "Security Document Manufacturing Method and Apparatus Using Halftone Dots that Contain Microscopic Images". LogoDot allows a user to capture any image such as a corporate logo, a photograph, or a key word or phrase, and convert that image into a custom halftone dot that replaces conventional round dots typically used in normal commercial printing. Amgraf also announced the opening of our new E-form Solutions and Services Center to assist our software users and their customers in implementing world class Internet and e-commerce solutions and services. Many new product features and functions are presently being developed and tested at Amgraf as we enter our 32nd year in business.