Esko and GMG technology partnership with ArtPro+ GMG OpenColor Connector

Software Solutions

Esko-Graphics and GMG have partnered to deliver a new connection between GMG’s profiling and colour prediction solution, OpenColor, and Esko’s native pre-press editing software, ArtPro+. The connector will be launched in November 2022.

Creating a smoother and more efficient colour conversion process for packaging and label printers, trade shops and premedia houses, the new ArtPro+ GMG OpenColor Connector enhances the connectivity and data exchange between the two leading solutions. This integration ensures uninterrupted file processing and colour conversion, without losing mission critical metadata between systems – allowing both solutions to operate at their best.

Geert de Proost, director of product management at Esko, is delighted to announce the new technology partnership. ‘Colour management is a complex process and hugely important because there is no single quality standard that you can work with,’ he said. ‘Therefore, it has been hugely satisfying to have collaborated on this project with GMG and bring our respective customers a solid data connection between our two leading solutions.

‘The manual reseparation of images and artwork to match brands’ colour accuracy demands can be a laborious and error prone process. But by automating the reseparation using GMG OpenColor technology, via the unique integration with Esko ArtPro+, pre-press professionals can now accurately visualise colour in before and after states and assess colour deviations on-screen with precise delta e readouts.’

Rainer Schmitt, head of product development at GMG, commented: ‘Esko and GMG have a shared goal of delivering fully integrated digital workflow and colour management solutions. A better integration of GMG technology inside Esko solutions is one of the most often reported requests from our joint customers.

‘Focusing on a frictionless user experience by connecting Esko ArtPro+ and OpenColor, our partnership is starting with a great deal of value for our customers. GMG and Esko will continue to search for areas of collaboration to further simplify our customers’ workflows.’