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New Heidelberg MetaDimension Utilizes Enfocus Software PitStop PDF Technology

08/23/2001


Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ("Heidelberg") and Enfocus Software today announce that Heidelberg's new RIP and workflow solution MetaDimension optionally includes Enfocus PitStop PDF preflighting and correction technology

A new version of MetaDimension 2.5 utilizing Enfocus PDF technology will be showcased by Heidelberg at the upcoming Print '01 trade show, September 6-13 in Chicago.

This latest announcement extends the relationship between the two companies to develop solutions customized to Heidelberg's workflow systems. The goal of which is to offer a variety of enhancements to end-users for streamlining the creation of print-production-ready PDF files.

Peter Camps, Enfocus CEO states that "Enfocus' relationship with Heidelberg has been very positive and we look forward to continuing our cooperative efforts to move toward fully-integrated digital print-production workflows in the graphic arts markets."

"With MetaDimension customers can create their individual PDF workflow to their needs thanks to its modularity. Togehter with Pitstop this new workflow concept provides an extremely robust and customer orientated PDF solution," said Axel Zoeller, new VP Product Management Workflow at Heidelberg. "We have been very successful working with companies such as Enfocus to enhance our development efforts. Our goal is always to give the customer the most benefit from these cooperations."

MetaDimension, the new modular RIP and workflow solution from Heidelberg, significantly enhances the productivity of PDF workflows. This is also accomplished first by using the preflight and auto correction capabilities of PitStop Professional as well as the more automated workflows provided by the hot folder setups in PitStop Server. In addition, PitStop Professional is used to provide interactive editing capabilities to the PDF file itself, creating a complete and fully functional PDF workflow. Both, PitStop Server and PitStop Professional are available as an option with MetaDimension.

About Enfocus
Enfocus Software publishes PDF tools for powerful, rapid and accurate flow of PDF documents in graphic arts, internet and ePaper markets. Enfocus enables users to edit, check, verify and auto-correct PDF files with confidence. Enfocus tools run on any main-stream Windows or Mac OS desktop computer. Enfocus Software is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artwork Systems Group.

For further information:
Enfocus Software NV
Kleindokkaai 3 - 5
B-9000 Ghent
Belgium
Tel.: +32 (0)9 269 16 90
Fax: +32 (0)9 269 16 91

Enfocus Software, Inc.
3 Waters Park Drive, Suite 210
San Mateo, California 94403. USA
Tel.: +1 650 358 12 10; Fax: +1 650 358 12 11
E-mail: info@enfocus.com

Internet: http://www.enfocus.com


Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Matthias Hartung
Corporate Communications
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 77
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: matthias.hartung@heidelberg.com

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