Automation becomes a success when systems work together seamlessly and different processes run smoothly. Printing systems and solutions major Canon and German automation software manufacturer OneVision Software AG, together with other partners, are demonstrating how this works in live demos at the Canon Europe Ltd. booth (B41 / Hall 8A).
Perfect interaction between hardware and software
Cutting-edge sheet fed and roll fed digital printing systems for commercial, book, wide format, packaging, and label printing – used for example to produce visual communication including direct mailings and POS, labels, interiors, and more – unleash their full power when supplied with perfectly prepared print files and integrated into a fully connected production ecosystem. To make this possible for print service providers, OneVision and Canon are working closely together. “In today’s world, which is characterised by enormous margin pressure and a lack of skilled workers, it is very important for companies to invest in holistic solutions. The partnership between Canon and OneVision serves exactly this purpose: to enable our partners on the customer side to react to the constantly changing challenges and to work profitably today and in the future with a complete solution for print production,” explains Stephan Reiter, Sales Director EMEA at OneVision Software AG.
Holistic production workflow at drupa
In live showcases, drupa visitors can experience the automated production process of various small and large format printing applications. From incoming orders in the web shop, customized packaging design and automated file preparation through printing, finishing, and production control, print jobs run efficiently through the production process.
Modular software for automated production processes
As middleware, OneVision’s automation software is easily integrated into existing system environments to speed up production processes. The creation of barcodes, e.g. for job control, enables job tracking and provides greater transparency. In addition, state-of-the-art technologies for dynamic and automated print form creation (imposition, nesting, ganging) ensure greater sustainability in terms of substrate usage.
OneVision and Canon will be represented in Hall 8A at drupa 2024 (28 May to 7 June) in Düsseldorf.
