Esko releases software version 23.03

Esko has unveiled a new software version that includes new features that enable businesses to connect systems and workflows and automate processes to navigate the challenges of today’s market.

Esko’s software version 23.03 includes 3D and AI-powered bots to enable customers to improve their ways of working, eradicate waste and optimize operational processes to overcome challenges and bottlenecks.

'With our latest software release, we are demonstrating how innovation can make it easier to connect and to automate, enabling businesses to accelerate the go-to-market process of packaged goods from ideation through to the store shelf,' said Jan De Roeck, Esko director of marketing, industry relations and strategy.

Esko release 23.03 is now available for all customers.

De Roeck said: 'We have some truly exciting, brand-new innovations that we are bringing to market. We will show how with AI technology of Phoenix we can enable customers to revolutionize their planning and imposition process. Building on that innovation journey, we will demonstrate how we can further connect and automate the workflow with a seamless interface between prepress data and production data, through brand-new integrations with Automation Engine, ArtPro+, and ArtiosCAD.'

For pre-release early adopters, access to this new integration will be available free of charge for all users that connect to the platform.

Esko Release 23.03 includes new features:

• Phoenix – AI-based tool (developed in collaboration with Tilia Labs) that unlocks planning and imposition productivity improvements, with a seamless interface between prepress data and production data in Esko applications

• Share & Approve – complimentary access available to all Esko users, and a slick new gateway to seamlessly connect from within ArtPro+ and DeskPack for easy, quick file sharing and centralizing annotations, offered in pre-release

• ArtPro+ enhancements – ArtPro+ users can now open sheet layout from Phoenix directly in ArtPro+ and make amendments like improving masking of blanks and add dynamic marks. The transformation of classic ArtPro gradients into PDF+ effects drastically increases editability of classic ArtPro files

• Upgraded viewing tools in Automation Engine – enables 3D viewing and delivers additional support for CAD files

• New and enhanced 3D capabilities in Studio - jump-start packaging design process with the 3D viewing tool and new export of store visualizer

• Further usability improvements for WebCenter - together with improved support for the regulatory submission of pharma packaging by implementing the HL7 (Health Level 7 submission format) messaging standard used in the global healthcare industry.