Preparing production files can be resource-intensive for a printing company that produces many files, weighing on the company's productivity and profitability. That's why Aura Brand Solutions of England, which specializes in large-format self-adhesive films for trains, fleets and architectural products, turned to the Wide Format Automation Suite from German vendor OneVision to optimize its production processes.
Prepress up to 80% faster with OneVision
Aura Brand Solutions, with 150 employees, produces more than 7,000 custom products annually in-house and processes 600,000 square meters of self-adhesive film and print media with its machine fleet consisting of HP and EFI printers and Zünd cutting machines.
With this solution, prepress is now up to 80% faster than before. OneVision automatically extracts panels from PDFs and converts them to the required production size and optimized resolution.
Media optimization through nesting automation and cut line management
In addition, smart nesting and cutline management technology helps reduce print media waste. "We've improved durability and profit by achieving better material yields with OneVision's technology," says Stuart Halliday, studio manager for Aura Brand Solutions.
QR codes to increase the speed of access to cutting files
In addition, as an addition to the workflow, printed jobs can now be equipped with a QR code. This QR code allows operators to automatically load cutting files, avoiding manual selection errors and increasing file access speed.
This software solution from OneVision has enabled the company to automate its various work processes, resulting in increased workflow efficiency. The company can focus even more on creating high-quality products for its customers.
At the Fespa Global Print Expo 2023, which takes place in Munich from May 23 to 26, the OneVision team will present further examples of the use of this automation solution in large format printing.
