Kehl, Germany – At IfraExpo Dalim Software will demonstrate its full range of advanced, open, scalable and versatile production workflow tools which can be configured as automatic tasks to suit the multi-format, multi-site, high productivity and high quality requirements of newspapers.
This year the company focuses on a variety of tools that provide high levels of control, automation and efficiency to newspapers, including: automatic preflighting and validation for advertisement delivery; browser-based soft-proofing, planning and edition management; and advanced ink control providing important cost savings.The company will show the significant flexibility and productivity of its solutions to meet demanding newspaper production requirements including:
- The latest version of the award-winning DALiM TWiST intelligent automated workflow software – the fastest, most flexible automated workflow system available today. Already 100% compliant with all nine Ghent Workgroup PDF output as well as Pass4Press v6 specifications, and running under the Mac OS X operating system, IfraExpo will see the launch of a number of new features and enhancements, such as XML-driven production workflows and unique JDF-driven file preflighting. Highlights also include database-driven workflow, web-based job tracking and administration, automating page pairing, file conversions, ICC colour profiles application, UCR/GCR, and and automatic delivery of 1-bit TIFF or PDF plate files to multiple sites.
- The DALiM DiALOGUE SWOP®-certified, standalone softproofing system for Mac OS X, which enables remote and collaborative viewing and soft proofing of high-resolution files (such as PDF, PDF/X, PostScript, CT/LW, TIFF, etc.) in real time via a standard internet connection, without any “click” charges, ASP fees or client licensing. DALiM DiALOGUE is the industry’s first JDF-enabled softproofing application, seamlessly integrating with a number of 3rd party systems.
- Advanced new features in DALiM MiSTRAL, the unique web-based production management system that is both the common electronic submission interface for production assembly and the interface for subsequent production tracking, administration, correction, approval and printing. Enhanced features include greater integration with 3rd party publication systems, advanced versioning and advertising management capabilities and sophisticated workflow enhancements.
“Leading newspapers worldwide are using Dalim Software technology to successfully manage the demands of multiple edition production planning, soft proofing, and multi-site print production in demanding environments automatically and to high quality standards,” says Isabelle Billerey-Rayel, Business Development Director, Dalim Software. “I believe this year’s show will be characterised by strong interest from Eastern Europe where interest and investment in streamlined production technology is accelerating. We fully expect to announce new contracts in this region in the next few months.”
