Digital front ends (DEFs) provider Fiery and Vivid Laminating Technologies have announced a partnership to combine workflow management software with print-finishing solutions.

The collaboration aims for digital cutsheet and large format printers to save time, improve productivity, and diversify business offerings through finishing options.

The combination of Fiery workflow solutions and Vivid’s range of VeloBlade digital die cutting systems and flatbed taping systems provide print operators with an integrated, end-to-end solution for print job preparation and finishing setup.

Fiery JobFlow automates the submission and job preparation processes, generating print-ready files complete with finishing instructions, registration marks, and QR codes to streamline the finishing process and reduce the need for rework.

AI technology is also used to improve image resolution and DPI for printing images for wide format prints.

The combined solution helps businesses speed up and automate the everyday jobs of packaging designers, graphic designers, and salespeople involved in creating and producing packaging.

Fiery partner alliance director Terry Garvey commented: “The solution will deliver significant savings, reducing job preparation time to a few minutes and reducing media consumption by an average of 33% compared with traditional methods.”

Printing is a dynamic section of the broader packaging industry, with machinery produced by key players such as BOBST being frequently acquired.