What does machine control mean?
The digital capture and regulation of all parameters of a printing system – from speed to ink application – in real time.Which data is included in production planning?
Machine capacities, material inventories, setup times, and delivery dates are centrally consolidated and automatically reconciled.How is quality control defined?
The continuous inspection of print results based on defined tolerance values – without manual visual inspection.What does PrintFlow mean by workflow?
The end-to-end digital path of an order from capture to machine release, including all status changes.PrintFlow combines machine control, materials management, and quality control in one platform. Orders are recorded digitally, machine capacities are matched in real time, and quality data is evaluated directly at the plant.
View all modulesConfigure and parameterize systems directly from the system. Print parameters, color profiles, and material settings are managed centrally and provided machine-specifically.
Reduces setup times by up to 30 percentOrders are automatically distributed to available machine capacities. Deadlines, material availability, and priorities flow into dynamic planning that recalculates itself in the event of disruptions.
Identify and avoid bottlenecks earlyMeasured values from sensors and cameras are compared directly with target specifications. Deviations in color, register, or surface trigger an immediate correction before waste occurs.
Reduces the error rate in ongoing productionStocks, batches, and consumption of all printing materials are recorded seamlessly. Automatic reordering and batch traceability ensure a smooth material flow.
Prevents production stoppages due to missing materialsFrom order receipt to delivery, the status of each order remains traceable. Customers, scheduling, and machine operators work with the same current data.
Noticeably shortens throughput timeAll production data comes together in a central view. Utilization, downtime, and quality metrics are displayed clearly and can be exported for reports.
Provides the basis for continuous improvementOur process covers the entire journey of a print job – from digital capture to handover to logistics. Each step is designed to avoid downtime and maximize machine utilization.
All order data is captured digitally and checked against available machine capacities. Delivery dates and material availability flow directly into planning.
The software assigns the appropriate printing line to each order and optimizes the sequence based on setup times, color changes, and priorities. Bottlenecks become visible early on.
The printing systems receive their parameters directly from the system. Temperature, printing speed, and ink management are automatically adjusted to the respective material.
Inline sensors check color, registration, and surface during printing. Deviations are reported and corrected immediately before larger quantities of waste are produced.
Upon completion, all measurement values and inspection reports are saved. The finished batches are released for further processing or shipping.
Feedback from Production
What plant managers and machine operators report after switching to PrintFlow – concrete, not promotional.