Prepress

3M Launches New Visual Attention Software Plugin at Adobe MAX 2020 Creativity Conference, Puts “Visual Spellcheck” at Designers’ Fingertips

3M launched the new 3M Visual Attention Software (VAS) plugin for Adobe® Photoshop® today at the Adobe MAX 2020 Creativity Conference. Now, graphic designers, art directors and creatives of all types have access to the powerful tool described as “visual spellcheck for design” embedded within the popular design software they use every day.

Rockwell Automation increases the productivity and profitability of the entire plant operation with PlantPAx 5.0

Those responsible receive new functions to control processes, architectures with regard to cybersecurity are at the cutting edge of technology and system availability and workflows have been improved - comprehensive added value for the process industry with lower overall costs in the life cycle of a plant

Collaboration sees launch of automated shim priniting - PrintHQ

Contact Originators, an innovation-led UK packaging origination, graphics management and flexographic plates manufacturer, and AV Flexologic, a leading supplier of hardware and software solutions for flexo prepress and mounting, have announced the launch of their jointly developed automated digital shim printing technology, PrintHQ, for corrugated printers.

Innovative new trapping engine from Esko wins 2020 InterTech Technology Award

Esko was awarded the PRINTING United Alliance's InterTech Technology Award 2020 after the company developed a new prepress tool to speed up trapping jobs by up to 70 per cent and make them more accurate.

CoLOS OEE software launched to improve productivity by 10-15%.

Thanks to the launch of this application, industrialists are able to access real-time and historical data of the packaging line more easily, while improving availability and performance, but also reducing quality losses and bottlenecks along the entire line. Implementable in just a few days, it allows not only to quickly adopt the right corrective actions, but also to constantly monitor the key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the efficiency of the line and to implement the necessary improvement solutions. CoLOS® OEE allows 10-15% gains on critical production lines.

GMG launches advanced color solution for HP PageWide digital corrugated presses, meeting standards for any converter worldwide

GMG, a provider of color management solutions for packaging and industrial printing, is excited to launch a new solution especially for HP PageWide corrugated presses. GMG’s color management solutions, most notably GMG ColorServer Multicolor, work seamlessly with the HP One Package Workflow Suite to enable converters to make a smooth transition into digital printing. GMG color management software helps converters deliver a high degree of color predictability, whether for print production of complex packaging or color proofing.

Köstlin Prepress Services commits to high quality flexographic platemaking for demanding customers with the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution

Köstlin Prepress Services of Ditzingen, near Stuttgart in south-west Germany, recently added Miraclon’s KODAK FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution to their range of flexo platemaking technologies for high quality packaging printing.

Solimar Systems Releases SOLitrack v2.3 with Enhanced Piece Level Management and Tracking Functionality for Increased Job Control

Solimar Systems, Inc., provider of leading workflow solutions for print production and digital communications, today announces the release of SOLitrack™ version 2.3 with a new Piece Level Tracking (PLT) solution for enhanced tracking of individual processes and increased visibility.

Novograf works remotely with Sistrade software

ARTES GRÁFICAS NOVOGRAF, S.L. company implemented Sistrade MIS|ERP - solution verticalized for the packaging industry, which allows information access for a quick decision making, the solution is perfectly aligned with the pillars of Industry 4.0 (automated processes, sensing, robotization). The implementation of the integrated ERP software covers the modules of estimating and commercial management, production control (with automation), purchases and stocks, scheduling, quality control and equipment maintenance.

Mark Andy Digital Press Division to Offer Its Users GMG Color Management Solutions Globally

GMG announces that Mark Andy’s Digital Press Division will provide worldwide distribution for the complete GMG product range of color management and proofing software and media.
While the entire GMG portfolio is available – and GMG solutions and media are already available through the Mark Andy Print Products Division – the immediate Digital Press Division focus will be to specifically offer GMG ColorServer and SmartProfiler to the installed base of Mark Andy Digital Pro and Digital One digital presses. GMG ColorProof and GMG ProofMedia will also be available to those who desire to create proofs for their digital presses.

Flint Group Flexographic underpins commitment to the South African market

Flint Group Flexographic, a leading provider of flexographic photopolymer plates and plate processing equipment, has announced the establishment of a dedicated sales organisation in South Africa in an effort to directly serve customers in this region.