Esko Presents Kongsberg i-XL Table with i-Cut 6.2 at Gulf Print'07

Esko's i-XL Kongsberg series complements digital printing of signs and displays by delivering a unique finishing solution for the widest range of materials, providing automation, high productivity and outstanding precision.

24/03/07 Esko, the world leader in packaging pre-production solutions, exhibits at Gulf Print, held in Dubai from April 2nd to 5th, 2007. During the show, Esko will be an active participant in a special packaging exhibition called Gulf Pack where the company demonstrates its innovative packaging software suite. To confirm its commitment to the sign, display and POP market, Esko will also showcase its i-cut vision control system and i-script workflow, developed by MGE (Mikkelsen Graphic Engineering), integrated with the Esko Kongsberg i-XL24 at Gulf Print and conduct demonstrations and briefings in cooperation with their dealers ITM and Technorex.

The adoption of flatbed digital printing in the sign, display and POP sectors has dynamically expanded creative design possibilities and placed a greater emphasis on digital finishing solutions. Esko's i-XL Kongsberg series complements digital printing of signs and displays by delivering a unique finishing solution for the widest range of materials, providing automation, high productivity and outstanding precision. The Esko Kongsberg i-XL finishing tables are regarded as the industry’s most cost-effective machines, loaded with unique features that save time and boost quality. Targeted materials include plywood, acrylics, polycarbonates, Dibond, rigid PVC, wood, corrugated cardboard and high pressure laminates.

At Gulf Print ‘07, Esko will demonstrate the recently upgraded i-cut 6.2, the Vision control system and i-script workflow that generates exact registration and direct control for die-less cutting contours to perfectly match printed images. The i-cut camera measures each printed object using register marks to define the position and to compensate for any dimensional changes, distortions or material variations like shrinkage or stretching.

Walter Dhooge, Esko’s EMEA Sales Manager, will be a presenter at Gulf Print's series of informational seminars during the show. Dhooge confirms Esko's enthusiastic support as a participant: “Gulf Print is an excellent venue for Esko, as it combines both printing and packaging solutions under one banner. In a relatively short time period, Gulf Print has grown to be one of the leading exhibitions in the Region. The Middle East is an important market for Esko and we welcome the opportunity to respond to the active interest in our integrated packaging solutions."

Full support from creation and design to production

During Gulf Print Esko will also highlight Scope, the innovative packaging software suite. Scope is the core of Esko’s solution to turn the entire packaging supply chain – from brand owner to retailer – into a straightforward collaborative process. Esko will demonstrate how Scope effectively manages a wide range of functions, from job and product specification, through graphic and structural design and expert pre-production operations. For example, Scope's DeskPack tools harness the power of the desktop for display design, turning Adobe Illustrator seats into full-featured BackStage clients, enabling CAD layouts to be imported into designs and to view designs interactively in realistic 3D. Fully completed files can be sent directly to FlexRip for output.

ArtiosCAD version 7, Esko’s latest component for structural design, offers full import / export support for SolidWorks 3D CAD files. Complete 3D CAD integration allows for quick prototyping of designs and presentations, eliminating communication errors and reducing design review cycles. ArtiosCAD 7 also offers a wider series of specifications for a wider selection of materials such as corrugated board, plastics, foam, etc. The new 3D export formats for the creation of presentations and assembly drawings contain animations and background illustrations.