Esko takes Scope 3 on the road

Esko, the global market leader in packaging pre-production solutions, has announced a series of seminars to introduce Scope 3, a major new release of the company’s integrated software suite. The upgrade seminars are free of charge, exclusively for Esko customers, and will be held in major cities throughout Europe. Customers will receive installation instructions and in-depth information about the new capabilities. Dedicated seminars are available that specifically address the needs of Packaging Printers and Commercial printers.

Scope is the core of Esko’s solution to turn the entire supply chain – from brand owner/publisher to retailer – into a straightforward collaborative process. Scope enables its users to deliver consistent quality while reducing time-to-market and eliminating costs. This new release continues on Esko’s vision to expand from pre-production to a total process view on delivery, from design to finishing and beyond, integrating and linking with other systems upstream and downstream.

The Scope 3 version contains a number of significant innovations and new user-driven features have been added to its key applications. New capabilities include:

• Adobe PDF 1.6 and JDF 1.3 based workflow
• CAD-Graphics integration with Adobe Illustrator CS2.0
• Enhanced web-based collaboration and approval tools
• New screening technology
• New on-line monitoring
• Improved user interface

Frederic Menardo, director of customer support commented: ‘World leading brand owners, tradeshops, printers and packaging converters have successfully implemented Esko technology into their global operations. Existing Scope customers are enthusiastic about Scope 3 and eager to use the new capabilities. The seminars are an excellent way to communicate with our valued customer base and to ensure a smooth and efficient upgrade process.’

Scope 3 bundles a range of powerful innovations and new features in most of the key applications. An extended range of Adobe plug-ins supports closer integration of CAD and graphics, enabling packaging designers to test and proofing a packaging design in 3D, working right on the desktop. Scope 3 includes an improved web collaboration and approval tool with new on-line monitoring and maintenance tools.

During the upgrade seminars, customers will learn how to install the new Scope 3 features and understand the differences and new advantages compared to the previous version. The seminars are open to all Esko customers who are using Scope, with or without maintenance contracts, or under warranty.
In the UK, seminars will take place in following cities:

• 28th – 30th March:  Leeds
• 2nd – 4th  May:  Redditch

In Sweden, seminars will take place in following city:
• 23rd – 25th May:  Helsingborg