Esko will once again demonstrate a variety of workflow and production tools for packaging, wide format, and digital print on booth 3402 during Graphics Canada 2013, Canada's largest showcase for the graphic communications and printing industries, November 21-23 at the Toronto International Centre.

For the first time at Graphics Canada, Esko brings to its booth a Kongsberg digital finishing table. In addition, there will be an area for demonstrations of Suite 12.1, Esko's latest version of software solutions covering an entire range of design, workflow and collaboration. For sign and display shops, Esko will focus on i-cut Suite, a collection of pre-production solutions that streamline the workflow for digital printing and finishing throughout the entire production process. Esko is also actively involved in the educational program during Graphics Canada.

"Esko continues to invest in print and packaging businesses in Canada. For example, our commitment scheduling three separate presentations during Graphics Canada 2013 is just another example of our support of Canadian businesses," comments Marc Raad, Esko Account Manager, Canada. "We're excited that we will have a Kongsberg finishing table on our booth this year. It offers profound benefits for both packaging and sign & display companies. Many Canadian companies have acquired a Kongsberg table during the past year."

Kongsberg table: Getting short run displays and packaging finished

Kongsberg tables are used to cut and finish prototypes, labels, short run packaging, and wide format jobs. One of the highlights of the booth is the Kongsberg i-XN 24, easily the most versatile digital finishing device ever introduced. It comes with a wide range of specialty tools offering speed, power and flexibility to automatically handle a wide variety of materials, such as corrugated, folding carton, solid board, foam, wood and a long list of plastics. MultiCUT-HP (High Power) is equipped with a water-cooled milling spindle delivering up to three times faster milling speeds.

Suite 12.1: the most integrated software suite for packaging, label, sign making and displays

Esko will showcase the latest version of its Suite 12 software. While the complete, wide range of design, prepress and workflow applications will be on display, Esko will also focus on a few primary solutions:

Studio is a fast and easy way to turn ideas into beautiful 3D images for creative development. There is no more need to produce physical mock-ups all the time. Users have an accurate and technically correct package on the screen. While conventional mock-ups may be required, with Studio virtual mock-ups are faster and cheaper for initial design reviews.

ArtiosCAD is the world's most popular structural design software for packaging design. With dedicated tools specifically designed for packaging professionals for structural design, product development, virtual prototyping and manufacturing, ArtiosCAD increases productivity throughout a company. ArtiosCAD is the ideal product for all corrugated, folding carton and POP/display designers.

Automation Engine is a modular workflow server with dynamic workflows that are easy to set up and operate. It ensures increased efficiency and throughput and saves time and money. It is, by all standards, an exceptional answer to the daily challenges of print professionals who need to increase quality, reduce errors and drive cost out of the process.