Integrated software and hardware solutions provider, Esko, innovator of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow solutions, Fiery, and digital printing solutions provider HanGlobal/Hanlabel have come together to deliver a customised DFE for the LabStar series inkjet digital label presses.

This strategic collaboration integrates Esko’s advanced colour management expertise, Fiery’s Impress DFE technology, and HanGlobal/Hanlabel’s digital label printing technology.

Together, the companies are addressing the evolving needs of label converters with an end-to-end solution that streamlines production workflows, enhances colour precision, and accelerates time to market.

The companies say the partnership’s centrepiece is the optimised compatibility between the LabStar series digital label presses and the combined Esko-Fiery solutions. This integration aims to empower label converters with superior automation, colour accuracy, and seamless connectivity, redefining efficiency and performance in digital label printing.

Announcing the collaboration on the first day of Labelexpo South China at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Esko global partner ecosystem development director Dries Vandenbussche said, “By combining the strengths of Esko, Fiery, and HanGlobal/Hanlabel, we are delivering unprecedented value to the label printing industry. Our integrated solution enables converters to achieve exceptional results faster and more efficiently than ever before”.

Fiery marketing and sales vice-president John Henze said: “Fiery’s industry-leading DFEs deliver exceptional image quality, including precise rendering of any object – from barcodes to fine lines to text.

“The seamless integration of Esko’s colour management technology into our award-winning Fiery Impress DFE enables Hanglory to unlock the full potential of the Labstar series, providing unmatched control, performance, and output integrity.”

HanGlobal and Hanglory Asia general manager and Jeak Wu said, “HanGlobal/Hanlabel is excited to partner with industry leaders Esko and Fiery to revolutionise digital label printing. Together, we are equipping businesses with tools to meet the highest standards of precision and efficiency”.