Esko proves there’s an app for that

EskoArtwork has issued a new version of its WebCenter online collaboration tool suited for the Apple iPad tablet, designed to speed up the package approval experience.
 
Version 10.1 of WebCenter includes, for the first time, the WebCenter iPad app.  Users can now use WebCenter’s functionality while on the move through their iPad, consequently speeding up approval cycles.  Viewing, annotating and approving designs can be done via an intuitive interface and fast performance of the iPad App.
 
Jijo Dominic, EskoArtwork product manager for WebCenter, said: 'WebCenter 10 has proved to be extremely attractive to packaging converters, pre-press bureaus and global consumer brands.  The install base grew from 330 to 385 sites in just six months after launch.
 
‘This new release is another great step forward for customers.  With the innovative new online 3D viewing and approval capability, and the slick design and performance of the WebCenter iPad App, we’ve been true to our commitment to focus on developing packaging-intelligent online collaboration solutions.  It allows our customers to position themselves as value-adding service innovators, and provides massive benefits both for them and their customers in bringing greater efficiency to all types of packaging projects.’
 
The new version of WebCenter also includes Visualizer technology.  Virtual 3D designs can be shared and viewed from every angle, to communicate realistic final packaging concepts to clients.  There is no need to create and ship expensive physical mock-ups as 3D viewing and approval functionality enable better communication and verification, EskoArtwork added.
 
With Visualizer, EskoArtwork customers can: upload, view, rotate, zoom, annotate and approve virtual 3D packaging designs; see realistic visualizations of all used inks, materials and finishing effects in their chosen environment; eliminate time consuming and expensive approval stages that use physical 3D mock-ups; use their favorite packaging design applications, with integration to Adobe Illustrator, ArtiosCAD and others; and create, view and approve all packaging formats, including complex, multi-piece displays.