Flint introduces Vivo DigiSystem 2.0

Vivo DigiSystem 2.0 is an integral component of Flint Group’s Vivo Colour Solutions toolbox, a concept that was introduced earlier this year.

Vivo DigiSystem 2.0 is a digital proofing system that translates ink recipes into unique printable values which are then available as a DigiSwatch sample. This allows immediate sharing of accurate print standards amongst multiple printers across any number of global locations, and professional and superior presentation of brand and design print standards. The replacement of conventional prints with DigiSwatch speeds up the approval process, and DigiSwatch samples are high in lightfastness so have a long shelf life.

To maintain strict consistency, each color’s unique DigiSwatch electronic file is created centrally in Flint Group’s Global Colour Centre (GCC) in Lodz, Poland, as reported here. Flint Group provides controlled substrates (uncoated, coated, gloss) and color cartridges to business partners, and the GCC service team uses dedicated software to provide online profiling and software updates. Partners – printers, brand owners, design agencies – print out the DigiSwatch locally at their site.

Kim Melander, vice president of global strategy, and responsible for EMEA sales, at Flint Group, commented: ‘The new Vivo DigiSwatch is designed for the next generation of digital color management and is constructed to seamlessly integrate into a standard production environment.  Suitable for large packaging converters with centralized color management, or for small, independent printing houses, it will enable customers to easily adopt digital technology for mainstream production and to secure global brand integrity.

‘Vivo DigiSwatch is a digital drawdown; it is highly accurate providing a physical standard that serves as a visual color reference and to set clear color expectations throughout the entire supply chain.  The benefit to customers is to expand media changeability and improve production speed and flexibility. 

‘This is a unique innovation path determined by converters and brand owners, and now developed by Flint Group as we support the industry’s journey forward into digital color communication.’

‘Our mantra, "We Take Colour Seriously", could not be more fitting,’ concluded Melander. ‘With our dedicated experts, custom built digital systems, and innovative processes, Vivo Colour Solutions and DigiSystem 2.0 are a game changing step in color communications and will provide an invaluable resource to our customers and global brand owners.’