Workflow Software

HP announced that it will premiere a large portfolio of digital printing solutions at drupa 2016.

Idealliance announced that it has released an updated version of its PROSE/XML specification.

Essence offers digital, offset and wide-format printing to go with ancillary services, such as warehousing, kitting and assembly.

Commercial printer Gilson Graphics, based in Grand Rapids, Mich., uses a decidedly off-line approach to its print-and-finish workflow.

Canon U.S.A. has introduced new imageRUNNER ADVANCE models, and an output and device management solution, uniFLOW Version 5.4.

At EFI Connect, Canon U.S.A. will host live demonstrations of the PRISMAdirect integration with EFI workflow products from Jan. 19-22.

EFI announced another sold out users' conference with 10 percent more pre-registered customer attendees compared to 2015. Held Jan. 19-22 at the at Wynn, Las Vegas, this year's event features the debut of several new Productivity Suites, along with digital print and industrial inkjet products to assist EFI customers adopting digital printing applications. During his opening keynote for the conference, EFI CEO Guy Gecht stressed the need for customers to "bet on changes in the market forces to accelerate."

Canon U.S.A. has expanded its mobile print options for the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5200 Series.

At drupa 2016, Heidelberg will be offering its customers a comprehensive overview of the digitized future of the printing industry both in Hall 1 in Düsseldorf, Germany, and at the Print Media Centers at the Wiesloch-Walldorf site. At its booth in Hall 1, Heidelberg and its partners will be exhibiting integrated business models for commercial and packaging printing under the motto "Simply Smart." The focus will be on pioneering innovations for offset and digital printing, prepress, finishing, the workflow, and the associated services and consumables.

Ricoh announced enhancements to Ricoh ProcessDirector, which allows customers to evaluate information to streamline operations.