Canon Europe and Z"und Skandinavien show prototype 'View & Cut' solution to automate wide format finishing

Issued by The Mail Room for Canon
Johannesburg, 02 Jun 2016

Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, is demonstrating a new prototype workflow automation solution - provisionally named 'View & Cut' - in the Functional and Industrial zone of its stand at drupa 2016 (Hall 8a, Stand B50).

The view & cut technology is the result of a collaborative project between Canon and Z"und Skandinavien to further automate the finishing of printed output from Canon wide format printers on the Oc'e ProCut G3 and S3 flatbed devices.

The solution incorporates Canon's advanced EOS imaging technology in a ceiling-mounted system, which recognises proprietary registration marks on the printed media to automatically identify jobs on the flatbed surface. The view & cut technology converts this data to an instruction to the Oc'e ProCut Vision software, which then processes each job on the ProCut surface based on its individual finishing specifications, including cutting, creasing and kiss cutting.

The co-development of the view & cut technology sets out to dramatically reduce manual operator intervention at the finishing stage, and to semi-automate finishing of both sheet and roll output from one or more Canon wide format print engines. It offers the ability for PSPs to nest multiple jobs on sheets or rolls and to automate the finishing of these jobs.

Mathew Faulkner, European Marketing Manager for Wide Format Group, Canon Europe comments: "This exciting innovation demonstrates how the imaging know-how from Canon's photographic business, blended with our own wide format knowledge, can deliver real and pragmatic progress for the most demanding print production environments."

The Oc'e ProCut flatbed cutter line includes accurate, automated cutting systems that deliver exceptional cut quality, versatility and productivity for all display graphic applications.

The view & cut technology is a prototype in ongoing development and is not commercially available yet. Visitors to drupa 2016 are invited to see a live demonstration and to obtain further information from the Canon stand in Hall 8a.

Canon Europe

Canon Europe is the regional sales and marketing operation for Canon, represented in 116 countries and employing 17 000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Founded in 1937 with the specific goal of making the best quality camera available to customers, Canon's tireless passion for the Power of Image has since extended its technology into many other markets and has established it as a world leader in both consumer and business imaging solutions. Its solutions comprise products, ranging from digital compact and SLR cameras, through broadcast lenses and portable X-ray machines, to multi-function and production printers, all supported by a range of value added services.

Canon invests heavily in R&D to deliver the richest and most innovative products and services to satisfy customers' creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional print companies, Canon enables each customer to realise their own passion for image.

Canon's corporate philosophy is - 'living and working together for the common good'. In EMEA, Canon Europe pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon's products, solutions and services. Canon has achieved global certification to ISO 14001, demonstrating a world-class environmental management standard.

Further information about Canon Europe is available at: www.canon-europe.com

Canon South Africa

Canon South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canon Europe, came into being on 4 January 2000. Canon Europe is the regional sales and marketing operation for Canon, represented in 120 countries and employing over 11 000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Canon Europe invested in South Africa with a view to growing and expanding its market share in the country.

In South Africa, the Canon brand is today synonymous with consistency, driven by the company's passion, imagination, knowledge and importantly, loyalty to its customers. Canon SA offers a wide range of consumer imaging products and business solutions as well as a variety of large format printers.

Canon technologies are durable, innovative, intuitive, and feature smart and environmentally sustainable designs. Canon invests heavily in R & D and will continue to deliver new and technologically advanced products that cater for a variety of requirements.

In South Africa Canon will continue to support environmental sustainability by operating responsibly, minimizing the impact of its business on the environment and also encouraging a culture of environmental awareness and accountability among its staff, business associates and partners. Canon has also maintained its ISO 14001 environmental accreditation since 2007.

Further information about Canon South Africa is available at: www.canon.co.za

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