Workflow
ECRM exhibits WorkMates, an entry level PDF-based workflow solution, at Graphics of the Americas 2008
Friday 29. February 2008 - In addition to exhibiting in the booths of our dealer partners -- Intergraph (booth #844) and Aleph Graphics (booth #514) -- we will also be sponsoring "The Future of Prepress and Digital Workflows" Conference at Graphics of the Americas.
At Graphics of the Americas 2008, ECRM will exhibit WorkMates(tm), an entry-level PDF-based workflow solution that simplifies the digital prepress workflow issues of small-to-midsize commercial printers. WorkMates addresses the basic needs of printers who need to convert from film-based operations to a more efficient digital workflow. Simply put, WorkMates allows them to create and handle PDF files, create imposition, proof and make plates digitally.
Automated PDF workflows offer several production advantages. Traditionally, files are received by the RIP, converted to 1-bit TIFFs, and processed to plates. With WorkMates, users will be able to capture the file in a PDF format, impose, RIP, and proof, as well as preview the file prior to imaging. This also enables files on the RIP to be repurposed at a later date, if necessary. ECRM is exhibiting at the 2008 Graphics of the Americas (February 28th thru March 1st) in Miami Beach with their local dealer partners. Look for our solutions in the Intergraph (booth #844) and Aleph Graphics (booth #514) exhibits. For more information about ECRM and their offerings, go to ECRM’s new enhanced website: www.ecrm.com.
ECRM Quote
“Lately, there’s been a lot of confusion about workflow. WorkMates is specifically designed for printers migrating from film to a PDF-to-plate workflow,” notes ECRM Software Manager, Mike Mierjeski. “There isn’t a more affordable workflow solution to address this basic prepress need. What customers like is that WorkMates is scalable. If a printer decides that he wants stochastic screening or color critical ICC matched proofs, all you need to do is add a plug-in module. WorkMates allows printers to configure their digital prepress on an as-needed basis.”
ECRM Active at Show
Artes Graficas, the premier source of technical and business information to the graphic arts community in Latin America, is conducting a seminar track that will focus on “The Future of Prepress and Digital Workflow – What Printers and Converters Must Know.” The track will envelope three different sessions that aim to enhance understanding of the advancements in digital workflow:
— “The State of Digital Workflow Solutions and Give Your Company a Competitive Prepress Edge: Advances in Digital Prepress for Commercial Printers and Conversion Companies” (Friday, February 29th, 9:00 am): Speaker Hal Hinderliter analyzes advancements that serve the printing and publishing by increasing profitability, improve quality and proper selection of new technology;
— “Through The Looking Glass — Production Technology Forecast: The High Quality Information You Need to Help Plan Your Technological Strategy (Saturday, March 1st, 9:00 am): Speaker Frank Kanonik will instruct graphic communications industry professionals on how to develop a technology strategy;
— “Vendor Advancements” (Saturday, March 1st, 12:00 pm): James Luttrell, Director of Marketing, will represent ECRM on a panel highlighting the new digital workflow products, including ECRM WorkMates.
WorkMates Features
WorkMates allows a printer to quickly and easily create PDF files, impose, RIP, proof, and manage their print jobs. Users benefit from a high degree of automation, thereby reducing prepress, make-ready, and production time.
— Create PDF: Using ECRM’s PDFMate module, a folder-based layout and an automated workflow is easily created for converting completed pages into PDFs.
— Impose: ImposeMate is an automated imposition tool. It’s explicitly designed for the small-print service provider, printing on small-format conventional presses or on digital production presses.
— RIP: Based upon a robust and versatile Harlequin RIP core, RIPMate allows users to perform most tasks in-RIP, saving time and money by eliminating manual work.
— Proof: ProofMate Generic is the version supplied in the standard module package. It provides printers with a tool to proof the contents and impositions made with RIPMate, on any Windows printer installed on the network.