DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Caldera, part of Dover Digital Printing and
Dover (NYSE: DOV), today announced the launch of PrimeCenter,
a production automation solution designed to help wide format
digital printers save time as they prepare jobs for printing.
This new software solution, which sits upstream from the RIP,
has been created to fit easily into a Print&Cut workflow,
enabling production to be scaled. PrimeCenter consolidates
preflight, bleeding and nesting into one tool. It also reduces the
number of manual errors, while saving time on file preparation.
When clients send different input image files, such as pdfs, tifs,
jpegs and pngs, the PrimeCenter can automatically prepare and
optimize the files. These files are preflighted, marked and nested
together, into "ready for production" layouts that save valuable
prepress and production time. While PrimeCenter doesn't directly
drive any printer or cutter like the RIP does, it acts as a
firewall, preventing earlier issues at the production stage.
The Caldera PrimeCenter provides multiple benefits for users.
The preparation of jobs for Print&Cut production saves time,
resulting in increased automation and operator productivity. The
optimized nesting feature will generate media savings, as well as
save time spent on nesting and layouts. Manual nesting and cut
marks are avoided. Production is streamlined due to the
PrimeCenter's ability to inject job meta data, and this contributes
to complete workflow tracking using XML to connect to MIS and ERP
solutions.
The PrimeCenter is designed to automate roll-up, POS, stickers,
backlit, banners production and more. For small operations, this
represents a significant time-saving opportunity by allowing an
owner-operator to use a dedicated interface that submits seamlessly
to the RIP. For larger operations, PrimeCenter reduces the
multitude of repetitive daily tasks faced by production
operators.
The new product comes in three distinct editions. PrimeCenter
Basic requires users to manually apply a combination of actions
such as preflight, nesting and bleeding in what Caldera calls
recipes. With PrimeCenter Pro, the application of recipes is
semi-automated via the automatic import of incoming files. Layouts
are automatically generated, though not instantly exported to the
controller or the RIP. The most advanced edition, PrimeCenter Max,
automatically exports the layouts from the incoming files to the
controller or the RIP.
"We developed the new Caldera PrimeCenter to provide our
customers with the right tool at the right place. Not only can they
save time by employing this new production solution, but its
optimization features can also result in substantial media
savings," said Arnaud Fabre,
Caldera's Product Manager.
About Caldera:
Headquartered outside Strasbourg in Eckbolsheim, France, Caldera is a leading developer and
distributor of innovative software solutions serving the graphics
and textile markets. Over the past 25 years, Caldera has developed
recognition as the leading developer of raster image processing
software, color management and workflow solutions for the graphics
and textile space. Additional information is available on the
company's website at www.caldera.com.
About Dover Digital Printing:
Dover Digital Printing is comprised of the brands of
Caldera, Kiian Digital, J-Teck, MS Printing and Sawgrass
Industrial, and provides a complete solution of digital printing
needs while driving efficiency for customers, and leading to
greater speed, accuracy and profitability.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions
provider with annual revenue of approximately $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and
components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and
digital solutions, and support services through five operating
segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging &
Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration
& Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational
agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our
entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of
approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset,
collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.
Headquartered in Downers Grove,
Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under
"DOV." Additional information is available at
dovercorporation.com.
Caldera Contact:
Sébastien Hanssens
+33 3 88210000
sebastien.hanssens@caldera.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP,
Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Andrey Galiuk, VP, Corporate
Development and Investor Relations
(630) 743-5131
agaliuk@dovercorp.com
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