Global Graphics launches SmartMedia at Labelexpo

SmartDFE provides a full software and hardware stack, built around the award-winning Harlequin Direct RIP technology that has been designed to drive the fastest, widest and highest inkjet presses. It is capable of processing fully variable data at high speeds and communicating out to the wider smart print factory, providing valuable information for QA and inspection, press maintenance, and stock control. 

It enables inkjet engineering teams to get to market quickly with a future-proofed, high-performance product, whilst allowing them the space and capability to add their own value. 

SmartMedia is a new suite of components that simplifies the process of obtaining the best quality and color output from a digital press. Powered by the award-winning PrintFlat and enhanced with powerful color tools from ColorLogic, recently acquired by Hybrid Software Group, SmartMedia packages all the OEM’s reference press settings for each media and ink set into a library of media definitions and, via a wizard-like experience, enables press operators to easily select the appropriate media and ink set combination without needing specialist knowledge.

‘The rise of extended color gamut, or 7-color printing, has created an opportunity for SmartMedia technology, as we help manufacturers set up their presses to produce high-quality results across all media types,’ commented Eric Worrall, Global Graphics’ VP of products and services. ‘Smart Media Manager enables the OEM to package their optimal settings for each media into a library. Our innovative technology enables any operator to bring the press back into a reference or golden state so that each media will give great quality and color in the field.’

SmartDFE is designed to be part of a fully automated manufacturing solution supporting Industry 4.0 telematics and MIS integration, plus connectivity with automated manufacturing lines via OPC UA, the open standard for information exchange for industrial communication.