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