Esko has made clear the full details of its Automation Engine 12, a major component of the Drupa-launched Suite 12 software for the packaging, label, sign making and display industries.
Esko has completed the promised integration of its three legacy workflow applications - BackStage, Nexus and Odystar - into one single platform. Those using these servers can now upgrade to Automation Engine 12 to benefit from its scalable, database-driven framework, while maintaining their current workflows.
New features of Automation Engine 12 are:
- Automated artwork creation of native files through comprehensive scripting support for Adobe applications (for example, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and third party tools such as Alwan.
- Seamless synchronisation between business processes and production through substantially improved integration between Automation Engine and the WebCenter packaging management solution. Also, integration with devices such as Esko’s CDI flexo CTP platesetter has been improved.
- Complete traceability in the platemaking process - a unique plate ID ensures full control of plates going to press and guarantees that the correct plate is re-imaged when required.
- Improved Viewer, making it a full Quality Control tool. Extra Viewer filters allow breakout dots, flexo plate, flexo print, registration error simulation and Total Ink Coverage to be visualized.
- Fully renewed web-based administration section enables monitoring and intervention from remote locations.
Automation Engine is a backbone component of Suite 12, and integrates interactive applications, Rips and web tools into a single solution. Automation Engine 12 can also be bought as a standalone product.
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