OneVision focuses on automation for Canon LabelStream at Labelexpo

OneVision has confirmed that visitors will learn about possibilities of process automation how end-to-end workflow automation can be achieved with the upcoming LabelStream LS2000 inkjet label press from Canon USA at its booth 5802 during Labelexpo Americas 2024.  

According to OneVision, more than a third of all label printing is already fully digital or hybrid, and the trend is growing. However, incoming jobs often get bogged down in the file preparation stage, creating unnecessary interruptions in the workflow. However, automation can maximize production efficiency and save resources. 

Hans Stoeger, senior director of research and development at OneVision Software, said: ‘To produce labels with profitable margins, especially in the digital short run sector, any disruption in the workflow must be minimized. In label automation projects we are supporting worldwide, we often see that the presses cannot exploit their full throughput power due to bottlenecks in the file prep. Yet there are great solutions for automation available. Most file preparation tasks can run within seconds without any manual effort, intelligent grouping of artworks for print form creation enables significant savings in terms of material.’ 

OneVision’s Label Automation Suite combines production planning with print file optimization. As flexible middleware, the software sits between job entry and output to press and finishing equipment, routing and preparing files automatically for production. All production steps are transparently mapped in the software as a 'digital job bag', enabling automated label printing. Intelligent print form creation allows users to combine different short run jobs. Print files can be collected by process, substrate or other criteria, or even shared across jobs. 

OneVision software also enables seamless integration with existing system environments. Structured data exchange enables integrating the software into a printer's system landscape. Front-end integrations with web shop, MIS, ERP and back-end integrations with DFE, RIP, presses and finishing equipment (laser cutters, die cutters, embellishment devices) ensure on-demand connectivity.  

‘We are excited to preview the capabilities of the upcoming LabelStream LS2000 inkjet press that can help meet the ever-changing demands for digital, high-quality label converting,’ said Shinichi Sam Yoshida, executive vice president and general manager, Canon USA. ‘We look forward to Labelexpo Americas and demonstrating how our products can contribute towards efficient and versatile label production.’