Xeikon introduces Vectorizor software add-on

Xeikon has launched Vectorizor, a new software add-on to the Xeikon X-800 digital front-end, at Labelexpo Americas 2012.  

The new functionality enhances integration of Xeikon digital press technology and laser die-cutting devices, creating new opportunities to further automate label production and increase productivity. Xeikon is demonstrating the patent-pending Vectorizor software in the technology corner at Labelexpo Americas.

Vectorizor enables the digital front-end to generate, next to the printable bitmaps, die-cut files that can be used to connect to laser die-cutting devices.

‘Automation and integration are key in making the most out of digital printing,’ said Jeroen Van Bauwel, Xeikon’s director of product marketing. ‘Now that laser die-cutting is coming of age, there is a need to drive the die-cutter automatically. Xeikon Vectorizor is the perfect tool for doing that.’

From JDF or PDF files generated by a management information system (MIS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, the Xeikon X-800 creates vector-based files to drive laser die-cutting devices. These files contain the shape of ‘frames’ and are transferred to the laser die-cutting device. At the same time, barcodes are printed next to the labels, telling the laser die-cutting system which of the vector-based shapes to use.

Pictured: Smart side markers from Xeikon Vectorizor instruct the laser die-cutter to switch to another die-cut

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