Global Graphics Software, a Hybrid Software company, has integrated its SmartDFE solution into more OEMs’ digital presses, naming Mark Andy and Dantex as its latest partners at Labelexpo Americas.
Hybrid Software has expanded its partnership with Mark Andy to integrate SmartDFE into the Mark Andy Digital Series HD press.
In addition, it has announced a strategic partnership with Dantex Group to integrate SmartDFE into Dantex’s Pico range of digital UV inkjet printers.
Hybrid Software CEO Mike Rottenborn said, “Here at Labelexpo Americas, we finally have closed the loop between our offering for OEMs – companies who make digital presses – and print providers – companies who buy them to print labels and packaging.
“The same products we use for professional pre-press tools are also integrated in front of many other digital front ends. We’ve made two major announcements at the show – our SmartDFE driving the Mark Andy Digital Series HD Press as well as the Dantex Pico range.”
SmartDFE is a full software stack for high-speed, single-pass, label and packaging inkjet presses. It includes everything from job creation and pre-press workflow through to printhead drive electronics. SmartDFE includes print intelligence, giving users quality and secure connectivity to power Industry 4.0 scenarios.
Mark Andy said the Digital Series HD alreadu offers one of the highest-definition digital printing with the capability to handle complex and variable data jobs.
It added that the Mark Andy Digital Series HD has one of the most robust and durable profiles in the hybrid inkjet printing space. Adding on SmartDFE to its digital front-end solution has enabled it with a toolkit that delivers complete workflow automation.
As for the Dantex Pico range, it offers highly productive, affordable label printing for short- to long-runs, no minimum run quantity, minimal waste, fast turnarounds and makes label production fast and easy.
PicoJet models are available as either reel-to-reel or as a true hybrid press with inline finishing capabilities – modular station options include: flexo, die cut, cold foil, lamination, edge trim, back scoring and rotary or shear slitting. SmartDFE integration adds to a user-friendly experience.
Watch the video of Mike Rottenborn from Hybrid Software discussing the SmartDFE integration at Labelexpo Americas 2024 below:
In addition, Hybrid Software took to Labelexpo Americas to announce support for Canon’s upcoming LabelStream LS2000 digital label press.
Version 10 of Hybrid Software’s PACKZ all-in-one PDF editor for packaging prepress supports the direct interface to the LabelStream LS2000 digital press.
Hybrid Software had previously worked with Canon to automate the workflow for Canon’s first-generation label press, the LabelStream LS4000. The direct interface for the upcoming LabelStream LS2000 press was co-developed by Hybrid Software to Canon’s specification and supports features of the new press.
By integrating the interface directly into PACKZ, the LabelStream LS2000 can be driven directly by operators who have Version 10 of PACKZ that are in use worldwide. There are currently 6,000 copies of PACKZ.
