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Esko to showcase latest innovative software and hardware at Labelexpo Americas

Wednesday 18. September 2024 - Advanced integrated solutions simplify and speed up labels production process. Visitors attending Labelexpo Americas this year will discover the latest innovations in the Esko ecosystem that are helping brands and label converters to accelerate go-to-market of goods.

From 10-12 September 2024, Esko will showcase new innovations that tackle the challenges of producing more at a faster pace while maintaining optimal quality. These advancements include cutting-edge cloud technology, sophisticated estimating software, and state-of-the-art inline inspection hardware.
“Representing a significant advancement in software architecture, the new Esko S2 platform is a multi-tenant cloud-native platform that delivers on a new technological reality based on cloud computing, data sharing, and artificial intelligence,” said Jan De Roeck, Esko Director of Marketing, Industry Relations & Strategy. “All strategic Esko applications – from ArtPro+, ArtiosCAD, and the award-winning Phoenix through to Cape Pack and Automation Engine – connect to the new platform, giving all stakeholders in the value chain 24/7 real-time access to live data and identical resources, wherever in the world they reside. Moreover, Esko S2 is an open platform supporting connectivity with partners.
“We will show Labelexpo visitors how with Esko S2, we are delivering a next-generation solution that will see brands and their labels supply chains accessing connected cloud-based operations to help them achieve new levels of go-to-market speed and efficiency,” he said. “Existing customers will be able to seamlessly integrate their Esko on-premise applications with the S2 platform, for a new way of working which represents a quantum leap in connected, standardized and integrated workflows.”
As well as introducing Labelexpo visitors to its newest software platform, Esko will be demonstrating its latest hardware innovations, with its AVT varnish inspection solutions featuring at the heart of booth #335.
New AVT Varnish Inspection module
Esko will also use Labelexpo to showcase its new Varnish Inspection Module, for the Esko AVT Helios system, which facilitates viewing and inspection of varnish and coating on various printed substrates simultaneously with print inspection. This unique and patented Varnish Inspection Module detects issues such as varnish misregister, partial and full starvation simultaneously with the existing print defect detection.
“The AVT print inspection module is truly groundbreaking, enabling labels converters to inspect and detect defects in varnish coatings during a live label print run,” said Jan. “As an add-on to the Helios system, the Varnish Inspection Module enables the concurrent review and monitoring of varnish and coating on multiple printed materials, enabling labels converters to achieve maximum output while reducing waste in their print production process.”
“We are incredibly excited to meet with our partners, customers and colleagues at Labelexpo, and to showcase these latest innovations that deliver on our promise to automate, connect and accelerate the go-to-market process for packaged goods,” said Jan.