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DocBridge® Document Viewer is now available, a web-based solution for displaying digital documents of any format. With this cloud-enabled application, documents of any size can be displayed and their presentation can be influenced (e.g. rotate, zoom, simultaneous opening of several documents). Metadata (e.g. from AFP) or print control data (e.g. trays, duplex) are also displayed. There are no restrictions regarding file size (number of pages) and number of users.

The Oldenburg online print shop CEWE-PRINT.de simplifies the ordering process for business cards. Customers can now design and order them even more easily online. Numerous design templates for various industries help to create professional printing documents without any knowledge of graphics.

First water-wash processor of its kind with automated process from plate wash-out to UV finished plate
Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today announced availability of it’s next-generation larger format water-wash flexographic plate processor, the AWPTM-DEW 4260 PLF. This is the first water-wash processor of its kind with an automated process from plate wash-out to the UV finished plate including plate processing, rinsing, drying and UV post exposure within one system.

The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) today announces a new free webinar. While all of us work with PDF on a daily basis in graphic arts, there are still things we do that we really shouldn’t. Sometimes that can’t be helped, sometimes there are better alternatives. In all cases, knowing the potential problems may save lots of trouble.

In recent years, Etiket Schiller has positioned itself particularly in the area of sustainability. "We see ourselves as one of the leading manufacturers of self-adhesive labels. With our many years of experience and our know-how, we are also optimally equipped for the future," says Susanne Daiber, Managing Partner at Etiket Schiller.

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.

Sharp Europe announces its partnership with TeamViewer, a leading global provider of secure remote access and remote maintenance solutions. The partnership gives Sharp's software partners the ability to connect to selected displays from anywhere using TeamViewer. Sharp is thus meeting the increased demand from customers for visual solutions with remote management.

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.

New X-Rite ColorCert Reporting API allows brands and their packaging suppliers to use existing quality control software to monitor packaging color across complex supply chains.

Bayern Kapital is participating in Scoobe3D from Augsburg with its ERDF innovation fund as part of a seed financing round in the high six-figure range. Co-investors are two experienced business angels. The high-tech start-up has developed a high-precision 3D scanner in the handy and easy-to-use format of a smartphone. The Scoobe3D scanner creates professional 3D scans of objects, even if their surfaces reflect. The financing round was arranged through the BayStartUP investor network.

Most elaborate Smart Templates solution offers all brands, printers and marketers the brand protection, flexibility and ease of use they need in the visual creation process.

The spring release of OneVision’s software for automated file workflows and print data preparation is tailored to the specific needs of print service providers: Workflows run entirely automatically through the powerful use of attributes. At the same time, the system allows for manual intervention ensuring a maximum in flexibility when it comes to workflow handling and control.