The Edelmann Group has optimized prepress efficiency with the assistance of the EyeC Proofiler Graphic. The Edelmann Group designs and produces high-quality, sustainable and individual packaging solutions made of cardboard and paper for the sectors of health care, beauty care and consumer brands.

With a focus on folding boxes, package inserts, rigid boxes, vial cards, system packaging, wet adhesive labels and corrugated cardboard products, the family company founded in 1913 now has a global presence with locations in Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Hungary, Poland, India and China. To guarantee the best possible solutions and results, the most modern methods,the newest technologies and production machines are used. The constant focus on economical and sustainable action is a matter of course for the Edelmann Group.

The challenge was clear. As a manufacturer of packaging solutions made of cardboard and paper, the Baden-Württemberg company knows that “not all packaging is the same.” In addition to a “beautiful cover,” factors such as innovation, quality, sustainability, but also compliance with strict regulations and the constant guarantee of customer satisfaction must be met. At the same time, increasingly complex materials, taking into account ever higher standards and shortened time- to-market, pose the great challenge of monitoring large quantities of printed materials efficiently and reliably in real time.

The Edelmann Group already used an automated inspection system to ensure the quality of its products in its prepress control process. With the EyeC Proofiler Graphic, the quality of the print templates could be further optimized. Transferring customer data to a print template is always a delicate issue, where graphical variations and manual review processes can delay production and cause errors.

Through the automated inspection of the print files, any rework and complaint costs can be prevented safely and reliably.

To continually improve the inspection process in prepress, identify sources of error and guarantee reliable quality control processes, the Edelmann Group uses the EyeC Proofiler Graphic, a sophisticated inspection technology that can further automate the inspection process and guarantee 100% accuracy. In addition, the new solution is fast, efficient and secure. Simple integration into the existing workflow ensures that employees can work independently with the new system as quickly as possible.

“It was crucial for us to find an inspection solution that not only ensures accuracy, but also suits the people operating the system,” describes Marcus Czogalla, head of the Prepress and CTP department at Edelmann.

After evaluating various providers, considering all professional, technical and economic requirements, the company decided on the EyeC Proofiler Graphic as an automated inspection solution. “We’ve been working successfully with EyeC for many years and have once again been convinced that it is the best possible option for us,” the expert continues.

The smart prepress inspection system EyeC Proofiler Graphic automatically compares the entire content of print-ready files or step-and-repeat files with an authorized print template. Unlike the human eye, the system detects every error within the print-ready PDF files. All kinds of deviations can be discovered before the printing plates are manufactured. Texts, graphics, Braille as well as 1D and 2D codes are checked graphically in just one inspection run. The inspection system automatically detects all elements in a PDF file and displays the object-based deviations to the user. Thanks to the intuitive user interface, complete inspections can be carried out in just a few steps using the EyeC Proofiler Graphic. The complete documentation of all results and the output of a comprehensive report at the end of each inspection enable complete traceability and tracking of the results.

“We were particularly impressed by the user- friendliness and easy handling of the system, as well as the numerous tools and setting options,” says Czogalla.

For over 10 years, EyeC and the Edelmann Group have been working together as reliable partners in prepress and the CTP (computer-to-plate system) for the graphic and content checking of PDF data and PDF full pages. Every new order and every artwork go through an extensive inspection before it is sent to the platesetter. Ten multi-user licenses also enable easy access to the system by employees at international locations.

In addition to the high level of user- friendliness, Czogalla also names the reliable support of EyeC’s service department as a decision factor. “The quality of EyeC’s team is unique. Our contacts are knowledgeable, responsive and – just like the Edelmann Group – always approach things individually without losing sight of the big picture.”

Through the implementation of the EyeC system, the process can be made more efficient, but the risk of graphical deviations was also further reduced. Waste and recalls can thus be effectively avoided and the security of data and processes can be significantly increased. “An additional testing instance in the prepress department is not necessary with the EyeC Proofiler Graphic, which enables the production data to be processed even faster,” Czogalla adds. “The testing process is not only fast and reliable but also reproducible and offers us the opportunity to fully monitor our workflow to increase efficiency.”