Software - MIS

More than 550 attendees visited Nashville, Tenn., for the 28th annual EskoWorld. The event's theme of "Packaging Connected" was evident throughout the three-day affair, which highlighted how Esko tools are utilized throughout the entire packaging supply chain.

In New Orleans, Kodak spoke of “reigniting a culture of old” on behalf of Prinergy users and offered a first look at new developments.

At Dscoop Edge, currently underway in Orlando, Fla., Esko has unveiled a tailored version of Esko Automation Engine, designed for HP Indigo users. The label and packaging automation software drives more jobs to HP Indigo equipment at faster speeds and provides additional features specifically designed for digital printing.

Print job management is an essential aspect of a label printing and converting business. For more than 20 years, Label Traxx has provided an MIS software solution that manages all aspects of the narrow web flexo and digital label production process. During the recent Digital Packaging Summit, label industry executives shared their experiences with Label Traxx and how the software has benefited their businesses.

Esko and Amtech Software have entered into a partnership that will help increase efficiency for corrugated converters. Through the partnership, the companies will develop an integration between Esko's ArtiosCAD, Automation Engine, WebCenter QuickStart for Corrugated solution, and Amtech's Encore ERP solution.

Cincinnati-based General Data is upgrading its production operations with the EFI Packaging Suite component-based workflow, featuring Radius software as the workflow’s core MIS/ERP technology. The suite combines smart software, end-to-end certified workflows and synchronized development/release cycles.

Kodak’s INSITE Prepress Portal 9.0 features an all new user interface that delivers a simplified and real-time proofing experience.

Esko has released its new packaging management solution, WebCenter. WebCenter 18 streamlines and speeds up the packaging development workflow by delivering extra features that give brand owners and converters more control and visibility of their packaging preproduction specification, approval and project life cycle.

Packaging Personified, a flexible packaging printer and converter with locations in Carol Stream, Ill., and Sparta, Mich., has selected the EFI Packaging Suite featuring Radius ERP as its next-generation workflow solution. With the Packaging Suite, Packaging Personified plans to improve internal and customer communications and workflow.

When looking to streamline operations and produce more output, a software upgrade can provide the best path.