Eco3 is expanding the scope of Apogee. The Belgian provider of technologies for the graphic arts industry is introducing Apogee IQ, a platform designed to connect management applications, prepress workflows, and production data. It is scheduled to be released in the second quarter of 2027.
In particular, Apogee IQ is designed to facilitate the flow of information between MIS, ERP, e-commerce platforms, CRM, and logistics software on the one hand, and production systems on the other. Eco3 hopes this will reduce manual data transfers and the need for separately developed connections between each application.
Two apps to connect management and the workshop
This software platform is based on two complementary applications: Apogee IQ Integrate and Apogee IQ Retrieve.
Apogee IQ Integrate facilitates data exchange between various management applications through a central integration layer. This allows data to be transferred and synchronized across multiple software programs.
Apogee IQ Retrieve is designed for the print shop. The application collects operational data from connected production systems, such as conventional and digital presses, CTP systems, and finishing equipment.
"We're moving from automating individual workflows to connecting the entire print production process. Apogee IQ provides our customers with a connected platform to see what's happening in their operations and make faster, more informed decisions." , explains Arnaud Becuwe, software manager at Eco3.
Bodoni and Adobe Partner on the Development of Apogee IQ
Eco3 developed Apogee IQ in collaboration with Bodoni Systems, the developer of pressSign, which became part of the Agfa Group in 2017. Apogee IQ also relies on Adobe Print Services. Other partners are expected to join this ecosystem.
Apogee IQ will not be limited to users of the Apogee prepress workflow. Eco3 plans to offer the platform to printers who also use other prepress environments.
