Esko and GMG to release of ArtPro+ GMG OpenColor Connector

The connector has been developed to create a smoother and more efficient color conversion process for packaging and label printers, trade shops and premedia houses.

The ArtPro+ GMG OpenColor Connector tool enhances the connectivity and data exchange between the two tools and ensures uninterrupted file processing and color conversion without losing mission-critical metadata between systems.

Geert de Proost, director of product management at Esko, commented: ‘Color management is a complex process and hugely crucial because there is no single quality standard that you can work with. Therefore, it has been hugely satisfying to have collaborated on this project with GMG and bring our respective customers a solid data connection between our two leading solutions.

‘The manual reseparation of images and artwork to match brands’ color accuracy demands can be a laborious and error-prone process. But by automating the reseparation using GMG OpenColor technology, via the unique integration with Esko ArtPro+, pre-press professionals can now accurately visualize color in before-and-after states and assess color deviations on-screen with precise Delta E readouts.’

Rainer Schmitt, head of product development at GMG, added: ‘Esko and GMG have a shared goal of delivering fully integrated digital workflow and color management solutions. Better integration of GMG technology inside Esko solutions is one of the most often reported requests from our joint customers.

‘Focusing on a frictionless user experience by connecting Esko ArtPro+ and GMG OpenColor, our partnership is starting with a great deal of value for our customers. GMG and Esko will continue to search for areas of collaboration to further simplify our customers’ workflows.’

Thanks to the new connector, the users can create a standardized and automated process for color matching and reseparation of multi-color image and vector data, eliminating manual work, reducing the risk of errors, and saving up to 60 minutes of operator time per job. It will simplify and speed up adding file edits after conversion for multi-color process printing and enhance precision on the press through standardizing color conversion using GMG’s enhanced spectral color technology.

Users can retain mission-critical metadata to deliver a seamless and highly efficient pre-press workflow and increase flexibility through rapid and precise pre-press setup.

‘At Esko, we know printers and their brand customers are looking for a 100 percent color guarantee,’ added do Proost. ‘We have always had an open system and that’s why we continue to invest in technology partnerships and R&D to bring the color consistency and quality they seek. Working with partners such as GMG underlines our commitment to bringing innovations to market.’