On the day that was scheduled to open drupa 2020, HYBRID Software introduced a number of new features to its product line during a virtual press conference. With a focus on Industry 4.0, Guido Van der Schueren, Chairman of HYBRID Software, said, “The way we see it, our future is dependent upon the latest, innovative technologies multiplied by extreme customer care: customer squared. While our future is reliant upon technology, we must take care of our customers. This will be particularly important during the post COVID-19 restart—and HYBRID is offering new solutions that will do just that.”
PACKZ 6.0 is the latest version of the native PDF prepress production tool designed for labels and packaging. New features include:
- Pactions – lets PACKZ record and edit a series of routine tasks, and store them as action lists.
- Packzimizer – automatically and optimally imposes designs based on job information such as quantity or substrate, for output on digital presses.
- VDP (Variable Data Printing) Execute and Boosters – lets label and packaging converters augment designs with variable text, varying colors and images, numbers and barcodes.
- PDF X-4 support – increases the security of file exchanges.
With Stepz 6.0 HYBRID Software now offers a separate, entry-level version of its PACKZ product. It is designed for quick implementation and ease of use; specifically useful for digital print.
With more than 750 installations, CLOUDFLOW server software for file and asset management, soft proofing, and workflow automation has been updated with new features such as Tectonics software, Intelligent Flexo and VDP. Tectonics is a new flexo production solution optimized for labels, flexible packaging and corrugated applications. It saves flexo plate material and optimizes the use of flexo CTP devices and has a typical return-on-investment within the first six months. It is available as a standalone server application or as a module within HYBRID’s CLOUDFLOW workflow software.
CLOUDFLOW has direct support for many popular digital devices and software systems. Xeikon ThermoflexX has chosen HYBRID as OEM partner for its new ThermoflexX Catena flexo plate imagers. New drivers for EyeC, GlobalVision and BST eltromat quality assurance and inspection systems help improve process automation. And HYBRID Software’s Datalink module uses a pre-configured connector to bridge the gap between CERM or Label Traxx MIS and CLOUDFLOW.
