Contex Publishes Industry Report on the Four Requirements for Successful Large Format Scanning

Contex, the world leader in large format scanning, today announces the availability of a new report, Requirements for Successful Large Format Scanning. The report addresses four must-haves for scanning, which include hardware design, software options, productivity (and flexibility), and image quality. Combined, these essential requirements make it possible to deliver the best scans, at the fastest speeds, with the highest image quality.

Better visuals, less effort – CHILI publisher version 6 redefines creation of on-brand visuals

On June 15th, CHILI publish releases Version 6 of CHILI publisher, the software to simplify and automate graphics. The release includes brand-new features, that facilitate the online editing user experience and speed up the flawless production of on-brand visuals. Its SaaS solution, CHILI publisher Online, also features the revolutionary Dynamic Layouts concept. This technique enables users to adjust elements on the canvas by relative – not absolute – values. Any original design within a Smart Template can now be turned into any custom-size visual by any user.

Character recognition at high-speed

Time is a crucial factor in the traceability and quality assurance of products and labels in real time. At the same time, the demands on the character recognition systems used are increasing: they should be able to read text, numbers, code, or even better, logos and graphics (OCR) and verify (OCV). And preferably all at the same time.

Esko & AVT integrate their businesses to extend packaging value chain connectivity

Esko, a global developer of integrated hardware and software solutions for the print, packaging and label industries, and AVT Inspection Systems Inc. (AVT), global provider of print inspection, process control and quality assurance solutions, are pleased to announce the integration of their businesses.

X-Rite Launches Open Ecosystem for Brand Packaging Quality Control and Supply Chain Management

X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, today announced a new ColorCert Reporting API that makes it easier for consumer package goods (CPG) brands to communicate packaging color and monitor print quality control across technologies and global supply chains. Using the application program interface (API), brands and printers can share color data between the ColorCert Suite, any XRGA-based spectrophotometer, and third-party quality control software.

Enfocus offers a free public pre-release of its latest product BoardingPass

Enfocus, the market leader in PDF quality control, advanced PDF editing and workflow automation for the entire graphic arts industry, announces the release of BoardingPass, the brand new product line extension. Starting in July, BoardingPass will be offered as a free public pre-release. BoardingPass gives staff with customer contact in the printing area the ability to quickly review a PDF file and provide timely feedback.

Solimar Systems Launches ReadyPDF Prepress Server

Solimar Systems, Inc., provider of leading workflow solutions for print production and digital communications, today launches Solimar ReadyPDF Prepress Server. This intuitive, pioneering solution enables users to overcome numerous production inefficiencies associated with PDF files, and benefit from increased automation, enhanced quality control and a more streamlined, profitable production process.