Esko, a global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging and label industry, has announced a strategic collaboration with Canon U.S.A., Inc. This relationship is designed to provide a virtually seamless integration between Esko's advanced software solutions and Canon's upcoming LabelStream LS2000 inkjet press1.
The association leverages Esko's expertise in workflow automation, color management, and prepress software, and Canon's amazing digital label printing technology. This combination provides label converters with an end-to-end solution that is designed to help them streamline production and reduces time to market.
Key Highlights of the Partnership:
• Virtually Seamless Integration: Esko’s software suite including Automation Engine, Color Engine, and Studio, can be integrated with Canon’s LabelStream LS2000 inkjet press. This integration will offer users a unified workflow that can help them improve efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility in the label production process.
• Workflow Automation: The collaboration enables expansive automation of label production workflows, from design to print, designed to help reduce manual intervention, minimize errors, and speed up printing times and increase productivity.
• Outstanding Print Quality: Canon's high-quality inkjet printing technology, when paired with Esko’s color management tools, is designed to provide users with the ability to produce consistent, vibrant, and precise color reproduction across label designs.
“Working with Canon is a significant step forward for Esko as we continue to innovate and provide our customers with the tools they need to excel in a competitive market,” said Björn Willems, Sr. Director Global Accounts & Strategic Partners, Esko. “By integrating our software solutions with Canon’s digital printing technology, we’re empowering label converters with a virtually seamless, efficient, and high-quality solution.”
We are excited to preview the capabilities of the upcoming LabelStream LS2000 inkjet press that is being designed to help meet the ever-changing demands for digital, high-quality label converting,” said Shinichi “Sam” Yoshida, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “We look forward to Labelexpo Americas and demonstrating how our products can contribute towards efficient and versatile label production.”
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